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Summer 2025 to See Delta’s Largest Schedule Yet

DALLAS —In Summer 2025, Delta Air Lines (DL) will unveil its most extensive schedule to date from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), providing customers with an increased number of destinations, increased frequencies, and improved premium experiences.

Nest year, DL is prepared to provide its most extensive schedule to date, with 968 daily flights, 1.1 million weekly seats, and service to 215 destinations, all departing from ATL. This growth reaffirms its status as the world's largest airline hub, with roughly 75 additional daily departures compared to summer 2024.

The carrier's international offering from ATL is expanding, with a current network of 66 destinations abroad. This includes the recently announced addition of new services to Naples and Brussels, as well as increased flights to Rome, Zurich, Barcelona, Athens, Cancun, and Toronto. Additionally, the airline offers flights to the picturesque Curacao and the sun-drenched Barbados.

On the domestic front, DL continues to increase its flight offerings, with recently enhanced service to across the U.S. The expanded flying includes the largest-ever schedule in its home state of Georgia with 20% more intra-state seats to Savannah, Augusta, Albany, Brunswick, Columbus and Valdosta, reinforcing Delta's commitment to improving regional connectivity across the Peach State.

Atlanta Mayor Comments on Delta's Expansion

“Home to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, Atlanta’s position as a global leader for cultural and business connectivity is only enhanced by Delta’s expansion of their domestic and international network,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

The Mayor added, “As our hometown airline and the state’s largest private employer, Delta plays an integral role in our economy through workforce opportunities, community investments and meaningful partnerships.”

The announced ATL schedule for next summer underscores the airline's dedication to fostering the hub city's expansion.

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