Delta Adds More 717 Routes

Delta plans to expand its Boeing 717 network next summer. The Atlanta-based airline has roughly 80 717-200s in its fleet.

Ryan Ewing

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 06:21 AM ET

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A Delta Boeing 717 aircraft (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Delta plans to expand its Boeing 717 network next summer. The Atlanta-based airline has roughly 80 717-200s, which are the smallest mainline aircraft in its fleet.

Starting on June 8, 2025, the carrier will resume service from Detroit to Pensacola and Destin-Fort Walton in Florida. Both routes were last served in 2023 with a mix of Airbus A319s and 717s.

The new flights will operate once per week on Saturdays only. Seasonal service runs from June 8 to September 7.

Other Routes

In a recent news release, Delta announced a handful of routes starting next summer. Also from Detroit, the airline will operate Saturday-only flights to Punta Cana and Bozeman, Montana.

Atlanta will see Boeing 737-800 service to Bangor, Maine, and Rapid City, South Dakota. Lastly, the airline’s Minneapolis hub will gain another flight to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.