Delta at ATL: Bigger and Bolder at the World’s Largest Airline Hub in Summer 2025
Monday, October 7th, 2024
For Delta, Atlanta is more than a hub—it’s home. That’s why in summer 2025, Delta will introduce its largest-ever schedule from Atlanta, offering customers even more destinations, increased frequencies and enhanced premium experiences that highlight the airline’s commitment to supporting the city’s growth.
“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. “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.”
Summer 2025: Delta’s largest schedule yet
Delta is ready to offer 1.1 million weekly seats, 968 daily flights and service to 215 destinations this summer from Atlanta—its largest schedule ever. With nearly 75 additional daily departures compared to summer 2024, this growth reaffirms its place as the world’s largest airline hub.
Delta’s international footprint from Atlanta also continues to grow, now spanning 66 international destinations around the world, including recently announced new service to Naples and Brussels and increased flying to Rome, Zurich, Barcelona, Athens, Cancun and Toronto, as well as sun-drenched Barbados and picturesque Curacao.
On the Domestic front, Delta 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.
Delivering a premium experience in the air
But Delta’s presence in Atlanta is about more than just destinations—it’s about delivering a premium experience worthy of the city’s dynamic spirit. With 41,000 daily premium seats—including Delta One, First Class, Delta Premium Select and Delta Comfort+—Delta ensures that the journey matches the destination. This marks an impressive 9% year-over-year increase in premium seating, showing Delta’s commitment to creating unparalleled comfort for its customers. Whether flying for business, pleasure or anything in between, Delta is elevating the journey with spacious cabins, top-tier service and unmatched reliability.
Delta’s focus on comfort is further emphasized with 87% of ATL departures now operated on mainline aircraft—an increase from 79% in 2019.
Elevating the journey from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta has grown alongside Delta to become a key global travel center, hosting the airline's largest and most crucial operation which made up over 70% of the airport’s total passenger traffic in 2023.
Over the past decade, Delta has invested more than $12 billion in modernizing and upgrading its network of hubs into state-of-the-art facilities. In Atlanta, Delta has contributed significantly to the airport’s $10.8 billion redevelopment program, which includes expanding Concourse D, plans to open a new Delta Sky Club before summer 2025—double the size of the existing one—and the introduction of a touchless experience at bag drop and security using Digital ID.
Delta’s commitment to customer comfort extends at ATL, with renovations coming to all nine Delta Sky Clubs starting with Concourse A, further enhancing the customer experience. These Clubs continue to provide best-in-class food and beverage options, thoughtful amenities, and stylish facilities where eligible customers can relax before their journey.
Atlanta travelers also enjoy Delta’s highly convenient schedules. With 56 markets featuring eight or more daily flights, Delta offers the frequency that both business travelers and families need for easy planning, ensuring flights are available when and where customers need them most.
Delta is also at the heart of Atlanta’s economic infrastructure, anchoring Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as a major driver of growth. As Delta’s hometown hub, the airline employs more than 36,000 people and continually invests in enhancing operations and community initiatives.
“Our growth and strength in Atlanta come from the dedication of Delta people who live our Brand Beliefs—Welcoming, Elevated, and Caring—every day,” said Joe Miller, VP – Airport Operations, ATL. “Our team’s pride, unity, and relentless drive to improve are what truly make the Delta difference.”
This commitment has helped make Hartsfield-Jackson a vital component of the region’s economy as well, boosting travel, tourism, and connectivity. In 2023 alone, travel and tourism contributed nearly $80 billion to Georgia's economy and supported over 463,000 jobs, as reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, highlighting Delta's integral role in fostering regional prosperity.
“Delta delivers positive impacts statewide – tourism to Georgia creates jobs and opportunities from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Golden Isles, including generating a record $5 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2023,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “The connectivity provided by Delta also supports increased business-related travel, which grew year-over-year by nearly 10 million travelers and more than $1 billion in spending in 2023. And with Delta TechOps as the largest airline maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America, Delta is making a difference in Georgia’s aerospace ecosystem, too.”
The vision for Atlanta revolves around growth, enhanced connectivity, and delivering the best travel experience possible. Delta and Atlanta are leading the way together, building a brighter future for the airport, the city, and all the customers who pass through its doors. Delta isn't just a part of Atlanta—it’s embedded in the city’s DNA, shaping its future and connecting it to the world.
