Delta Air Lines Launches 4 New Nonstop Airbus A350 Routes: See Full List Now

Credit: Oleh Yatskiv | Shutterstock | Simple Flying Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:05 AM EST Paul has had a career of 25+ years focused on the international technology sector, which has taken him to over 100 countries. Along the way, he developed a deep love for aviation, with a travel bucket list measured by aircraft types flown rather than destinations reached. Now he brings that avgeek passion, along with the journalism experience he accumulated early in his career, to write insightful pieces for Simple Flying. Sign in to your Simple Flying account Delta Air Lines is preparing to expand its Airbus A350-900 network with four new route deployments between December 2026 and May 2027. The additions include new nonstop services to Manila and Riyadh, alongside the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv and an aircraft upgrade on its Athens route. The changes underline the growing importance of the A350 to Delta's international strategy. The expansion comes as Delta continues investing heavily in long-haul aircraft. Its fleet of 42 A350s already serves destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and Australia, while the larger Airbus A350-1000 is scheduled to arrive in 2027. The latest schedule changes offer a glimpse of how Delta intends to deploy this growing widebody fleet. Four New Airbus A350 Routes By May 2027 Credit: Karolis Kavolelis | Shutterstock According to Cirium schedule data, Delta has identified four additional A350-900 deployments, three of which originate at its Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hub. However, these are not all entirely new routes: Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) represents an equipment change, while Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is a resumption of previously operated service. The two genuinely new nonstop markets are Riyadh and Manila. Route A350 Start Date Frequency Previous Aircraft / Status Atlanta – Tel Aviv December 1, 2026 3 weekly Resumption; previously A350 Atlanta – Riyadh March 1, 2027 3 weekly New nonstop route; postponed Los Angeles – Manila March 28, 2027 3 weekly, daily from June 7 New nonstop route Atlanta – Athens May 1, 2027 3 weekly Replaces A330-900neo Riyadh Airport (RUH) is particularly noteworthy, although its launch remains uncertain. Delta originally intended to begin the service in October but postponed it until March 2027, citing regional security developments. In its October 12 announcement, the airline emphasized its commitment to the Saudi Arabian market while prioritizing passenger and employee safety. "Saudi Arabia remains an important market for Delta, and we are committed to serving the Kingdom for the long-term. We look forward to connecting Saudi Arabia to Delta's global network in March 2027." Meanwhile, Los Angeles–Manila will launch on March 28, initially operating three times weekly before increasing to daily on June 7. The service marks Delta's return to the Philippines market after several years and will make it the only US airline operating nonstop between the two cities. Philippine Airlines already serves the market, providing established competition. Atlanta And Los Angeles Lead Delta's A350 Network Credit: Minh K Tran | Shutterstock Atlanta and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will dominate Delta's A350 operations in June 2027, with 54 and 50 weekly departures, respectively. Together, they account for approximately 60% of the 175 weekly departures from Delta's six US hubs. Atlanta has the most geographically diverse network, while Los Angeles is especially important for flights across the Pacific. Delta Hub Weekly Departures A350 Destinations Longest Route Atlanta 54 Athens, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Riyadh, Santiago, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Tokyo Haneda Johannesburg — 8,450 mi (13,600 km) Los Angeles 50 Hong Kong, Manila, Melbourne, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo Haneda Melbourne — 7,930 mi (12,760 km) Seattle 28 Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo Haneda Taipei — 6,080 mi (9,790 km) Detroit 21 Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo Haneda Shanghai — 7,130 mi (11,470 km) Minneapolis 21 Amsterdam, Seoul, Tokyo Haneda Seoul — 6,220 mi (10,010 km) Salt Lake City 7 Seoul Seoul — 6,000 mi (9,660 km) The Pacific is particularly important to Delta's A350 strategy. Los Angeles will have nonstop A350 services to seven international destinations, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Manila, Sydney, and Melbourne. Seattle provides another significant Asian gateway, while Detroit, Minneapolis, and Salt Lake City all contribute additional transpacific connectivity. Delta's recent international expansion has increasingly relied on the aircraft's range and premium capacity. However, the A350's capabilities extend well beyond the Pacific. Atlanta to Johannesburg Airport (JNB) is Delta's longest scheduled service, covering approximately 8,450 miles (13,600 km), while Cape Town International Airport (CPT) provides another important South African connection. Delta also deploys the aircraft to Santiago and selected European destinations, demonstrating its flexibility across different long-haul markets and its importance to the airline's global network. Delta's A350 Fleet Is Set For Significant Growth Credit: rayinad I Shutterstock According to its latest quarterly filing, Delta currently operates 42 Airbus A350-900s, with another 17 on firm order. The carrier also has purchase options for 20 additional widebodies, which can be converted to either A350-900s or Airbus A330-900s. Delta currently operates 39 of the latter, with firm orders for 16 more. Delta is currently standardizing its A350-900 fleet around a premium-heavy 275-seat configuration, featuring 40 Delta One Suites, 40 Premium Select seats, 36 Comfort seats, and 159 Main Cabin seats. Fleetwide conversions are targeted for completion by the end of 2027. The next major development will be the arrival of Delta's first A350-1000s in early 2027. The airline has ordered 20 of the larger variant, with eight scheduled for delivery during 2027 and 12 during 2028. These aircraft will introduce next-generation Delta One Suites, larger entertainment screens, and additional premium capacity, supporting the carrier's international growth ambitions. Metric A350-900 A350-1000 Delta Fleet 42 operating 20 ordered Outstanding Orders 17 20 Capacity 275 314 Premium Seats 80 (29%) 101 (32%) Published Range 9,780 miles (15,750 km) 10,360 miles (16,670 km) Delta Status In service Deliveries from 2027 Delta's January 2026 order for 15 additional A350-900s and 16 A330-900neos further reinforces this strategy. Once its current Airbus widebody commitments are fulfilled, Delta expects its A350 fleet to reach at least 79 aircraft, including the 20 A350-1000s. Alongside its future Boeing 787-10 fleet, these aircraft will provide greater flexibility as Delta expands internationally and gradually replaces older widebodies.