Delta to launch more Austin routes while American cuts theirs

Airlines had also gone all in on Austin’s popularity by launching numerous routes both internationally and domestically over the last ten years. As both tourist and relocation interest peaked, many later found that some of their expectations were not living up to actual demand. In October, Virgin Atlantic (SPCE) announced that it would be permanently canceling a London-Austin route launched in 2022. A month later, American Airlines (AAL) canceled 21 routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from different cities across the country due to softening demand.So where do all these new flights from Austin go?
But even as competitors are slashing flights, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is choosing to lean into its faith in the city’s growth. On Dec. 15, the airline announced that it would add 11 new flights from AUS starting on April 22, 2024 that would increase its service to the city by 20%.The three new destinations include Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Midland-Odessa and McAllen in Texas. Delta will fly to each of these cities three times per day while also increasing what is currently a daily flight from Austin to Cincinnati to twice daily and adding an extra flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina for a total of three flights per day.

‘Increase in capacity mirrors that growth,’ Delta says
The debate on whether tourism and new resident interest in Austin will taper off or remain steady in the years to come persists but Delta clearly believes in a strong stream of people coming in and out of Austin from different parts of the country.

“This expansion not only creates an access point to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, and cultural exploration spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape,” Delta’s SVP of Networking Planning Joe Esposito said in a statement. “Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as we look to provide our customers with unparalleled convenience in the region.”

Airlines had also gone all in on Austin’s popularity by launching numerous routes both internationally and domestically over the last ten years. As both tourist and relocation interest peaked, many later found that some of their expectations were not living up to actual demand. In October, Virgin Atlantic (SPCE) announced that it would be permanently canceling a London-Austin route launched in 2022. A month later, American Airlines (AAL) canceled 21 routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from different cities across the country due to softening demand.So where do all these new flights from Austin go?
But even as competitors are slashing flights, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is choosing to lean into its faith in the city’s growth. On Dec. 15, the airline announced that it would add 11 new flights from AUS starting on April 22, 2024 that would increase its service to the city by 20%.The three new destinations include Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Midland-Odessa and McAllen in Texas. Delta will fly to each of these cities three times per day while also increasing what is currently a daily flight from Austin to Cincinnati to twice daily and adding an extra flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina for a total of three flights per day.

‘Increase in capacity mirrors that growth,’ Delta says
The debate on whether tourism and new resident interest in Austin will taper off or remain steady in the years to come persists but Delta clearly believes in a strong stream of people coming in and out of Austin from different parts of the country.

“This expansion not only creates an access point to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, and cultural exploration spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape,” Delta’s SVP of Networking Planning Joe Esposito said in a statement. “Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as we look to provide our customers with unparalleled convenience in the region.”Airlines had also gone all in on Austin’s popularity by launching numerous routes both internationally and domestically over the last ten years. As both tourist and relocation interest peaked, many later found that some of their expectations were not living up to actual demand. In October, Virgin Atlantic (SPCE) announced that it would be permanently canceling a London-Austin route launched in 2022. A month later, American Airlines (AAL) canceled 21 routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from different cities across the country due to softening demand.So where do all these new flights from Austin go?
But even as competitors are slashing flights, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is choosing to lean into its faith in the city’s growth. On Dec. 15, the airline announced that it would add 11 new flights from AUS starting on April 22, 2024 that would increase its service to the city by 20%.The three new destinations include Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Midland-Odessa and McAllen in Texas. Delta will fly to each of these cities three times per day while also increasing what is currently a daily flight from Austin to Cincinnati to twice daily and adding an extra flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina for a total of three flights per day.

‘Increase in capacity mirrors that growth,’ Delta says
The debate on whether tourism and new resident interest in Austin will taper off or remain steady in the years to come persists but Delta clearly believes in a strong stream of people coming in and out of Austin from different parts of the country.

“This expansion not only creates an access point to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, and cultural exploration spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape,” Delta’s SVP of Networking Planning Joe Esposito said in a statement. “Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as we look to provide our customers with unparalleled convenience in the region.”Airlines had also gone all in on Austin’s popularity by launching numerous routes both internationally and domestically over the last ten years. As both tourist and relocation interest peaked, many later found that some of their expectations were not living up to actual demand. In October, Virgin Atlantic (SPCE) announced that it would be permanently canceling a London-Austin route launched in 2022. A month later, American Airlines (AAL) canceled 21 routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from different cities across the country due to softening demand.So where do all these new flights from Austin go?
But even as competitors are slashing flights, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is choosing to lean into its faith in the city’s growth. On Dec. 15, the airline announced that it would add 11 new flights from AUS starting on April 22, 2024 that would increase its service to the city by 20%.The three new destinations include Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Midland-Odessa and McAllen in Texas. Delta will fly to each of these cities three times per day while also increasing what is currently a daily flight from Austin to Cincinnati to twice daily and adding an extra flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina for a total of three flights per day.

‘Increase in capacity mirrors that growth,’ Delta says
The debate on whether tourism and new resident interest in Austin will taper off or remain steady in the years to come persists but Delta clearly believes in a strong stream of people coming in and out of Austin from different parts of the country.

“This expansion not only creates an access point to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, and cultural exploration spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape,” Delta’s SVP of Networking Planning Joe Esposito said in a statement. “Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as we look to provide our customers with unparalleled convenience in the region.”