For Delta Pilot, New Hong Kong Service Will Be a Homecoming
Victor Ngai will be at the controls when the carrier launches its latest transpacific route from Los Angeles.
Victor Ngai will be at the controls when the carrier launches its latest transpacific route from Los Angeles.
The carrier will resume service to a market last served in 2018.
The labor union representing the workers said they face unsafe conditions on the job.
Additional flights will come online in June 2026.
The ultra-luxe carrier became a favorite of Hollywood and the jet set but couldn’t turn a profit.
A spokesperson told AirlineGeeks that the move is part of a broader shift to Burbank, California, where the airline recently announced new service.
Los Angeles International Airport is taking down its famous LAX letters as part of a massive roadway improvement project.
Delta is expanding its network with two new nonstop routes launching in June 2026. This long-haul market hasn’t been served by the airline since 2018.
For the upcoming winter season, TAP will operate the route three times per week, with flights departing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.