Delta is expanding its schedule this fall to accommodate demand from college football fans.
The carrier said Friday that it will operate one-off roundtrip flights to and from airports near major games. It also plans to temporarily add flights and swap in larger aircraft on routes to game-day destinations that it already serves.
In total, Delta will add over 40 flights and nearly 10,000 seats, according to Amy Martin, the airline’s vice president of network planning.
The carrier said it is targeting not only college towns but also cities with significant alumni populations. Temporary flights will depart on Fridays and return on Sundays. Most of the destinations are in the Midwest, South, and West.
Games highlighted by Delta – and likely to draw some of the biggest crowds – include Clemson at LSU (Sept. 5), Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau Field (Sept. 6), Ohio State at Texas (Sept. 12), Texas at Tennessee (Sept. 26), USC at Florida (Oct. 10), and Alabama at LSU (Nov. 7).
A full list of temporary and expanded flights is available on Delta’s website.
