Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Delta Air Lines has announced its first long-haul service from Austin, Texas, with nonstop flights to Paris set to begin in the spring of 2027. The new route will give Austin its fourth destination in Europe. Delta has expanded its flight offerings at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) significantly over the past three years, with its total departures from the airport up 85% from just three years ago. The airline plans to further expand its footprint at the airport in the coming years, including adding 15 more gates as part of a major expansion at AUS.
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Delta’s new flight from Austin to Paris will be a unique route for the airline, originating in a city that isn’t one of its actual hubs. The airline has made Austin one of its top non-hub “focus cities.” The new route will give Austin its fourth destination in Europe, with Delta’s SkyMiles and Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue miles available for booking. The airline has also announced additional US routes from AUS, including new nonstop service to San Diego and increased frequency to San Jose.
And, of course, you’ll need to choose between SkyMiles and Flying Blue — because that’s what traveling is all about.
Author: Evan Null
