Delta Connection

Absent current industry constraints, regional carriers say the demand is there—in a market poised for evolution.

Final approval has been given for the resumption of the regional airline's commercial operations.

The former United Airlines affiliate plans to operate routes between cities whose air service has been reduced by airline consolidation and the impact of the pandemic.

The carrier expects to offer around 52,000 weekly seats to and from Alaska this summer—an increase of almost 50% on two years ago.

The daily regional service from Birmingham will allow passengers to connect to Delta’s international network via its DTW hub.

New nonstop domestic flights to Miami are part of Delta’s partnership with LATAM Airlines.

Delta launched its hourly non-stop Delta Shuttle product from Los Angeles to San Francisco in September 2013, adding a California perspective to its long relied-upon New York-based Shuttle. Alongside eight daily 717 flights it will offer seven flights through Delta Connection partner Compass Airlines using 76-seat Embraer E175s.