Delta Air Lines resumed its daily nonstop service between Hong Kong International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport on June 8, 2026.
The inaugural flight from the United States landed in Hong Kong on Monday morning, marking the carrier's return to this key Asian market.
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The service connects Hong Kong to Delta's premier U. S.
West Coast hub using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Flight DL89 departed Los Angeles on June 6 and reached Hong Kong at 5:05 a. m.
, where it received a traditional water cannon salute.
The return flight, DL88, departed Hong Kong at 9:25 a. m.
following a gate-side ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Officials from Delta Air Lines, the U. S.
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Consulate General, the Hong Kong International Airport, and the Los Angeles Tourism Board attended the departure event.
This new daily route provides passengers traveling from Hong Kong with access to more than 30 one-stop connecting flights throughout the United States from the Los Angeles hub.
"This service marks another step in Delta's long-term growth across Asia-Pacific, as we expand our network to further serve the evolving needs of our customers," said Jeff Moomaw, Delta's vice president – Asia Pacific.
He expressed gratitude to local partners and customers, emphasizing that the airline is proud to offer an elevated, premium experience throughout the transpacific journey.
The airline operates the Airbus A350-900 with four cabin experiences, including Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main.
Passengers flying in the Delta One premium cabin receive exclusive access to the newly opened Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, which features a sushi bar, wellness amenities, and private security screening.
Beyond passenger traffic, the service expands the capacity of Delta Cargo by creating a new air-freight corridor between the United States and Hong Kong, which is recognized as the largest air cargo hub in the world.
The airline maintains a significant presence in Los Angeles, where it operates more than 150 peak-day departures following a $2.3 billion airport transformation project.
