Delta resumes nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Los Angeles
For the first time in years, Delta Air Lines resumed nonstop flights between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Los Angeles on Monday, underscoring airlines' push to rebuild trans-Pacific networks and capture rising travel and cargo demand between Asia and the United States.
Delta's inaugural flight arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday morning, where it was greeted with a water cannon salute. The return flight departed Hong Kong for Los Angeles later on Monday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new daily route reconnects Hong Kong — one of Asia's most important aviation and financial hubs — with Delta's west coast gateway and provides travelers with more than 30 onward one-stop connections via Los Angeles, the airline said.
"This service marks another step in Delta's long-term growth across Asia-Pacific, as we expand our network to further serve the evolving needs of our customers," Jeff Moomaw, Delta's vice-president for Asia Pacific, said in the statement.
Flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring four cabin classes, including Delta One Suites with lie-flat seating, as carriers increasingly target premium long-haul demand on trans-Pacific routes.
The service also strengthens Delta Cargo's Pacific network by creating a new freight corridor linking Hong Kong — the world's largest air cargo hub — with the United States.
Delta said the launch builds on its broader expansion in Los Angeles, where it operates more than 150 peak-day departures to over 50 destinations globally. The airline has also invested $2.3 billion in upgrading facilities at Los Angeles International Airport, including the Delta Sky Way and the redevelopment of Terminal 3.
The route restoration comes as global airlines continue rebuilding and expanding Asia-US connectivity after pandemic-era disruptions to capture recovering travel demand and rising cross-border cargo flow ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
