But this latest expansion isn’t happening in isolation. Delta has spent the last year adding significantly more network depth at LAX, all while continuing to build out the premium infrastructure that underpins its Los Angeles strategy. At the same time, United Airlines is clearly signaling that it does not intend to leave LAX to Delta uncontested, making Southern California one of the most interesting battlegrounds in the US airline industry right now.

Florida Gets The Next Big Push

Delta’s latest expansion is centered squarely on Florida, where it sees room for more point-to-point demand from Los Angeles during the winter peak. The headline addition is a brand-new nonstop to Palm Beach International Airport beginning November 20, 2026. On the same date, Delta will also raise Orlando to five daily flights, while Tampa will move to a year-round three-daily pattern from November 9.

All flights will be operated by Delta’s 194-seat Airbus A321neos, which feature 20 domestic Delta First seats, 42 Delta Comfort seats and 132 Delta Main seats.

That is a notable capacity statement from the airline, because Florida is one of the most fought-over leisure geographies in the US. Delta is not merely adding a token seasonal flight or two. The airline already flies twice-daily to Miami International Airport (MIA) and daily to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from LAX, so the addition of Palm Beach will mean four daily flights from Southern California to South Florida. However, it still has some way to go to match American Airlines, which has up to eight daily LAX-MIA flights.

Overall, this will give Delta 12 daily departures and over 2,300 peak-day seats to Florida in what the airline says is its largest-ever LAX-Florida schedule. The airline used the announcement to underline its broader LAX strategy, with Amy Martin, Delta’s vice president of network planning, saying:

“Los Angeles is one of our most important global gateways, and these additions give our customers more choice and flexibility across the network. With expanded Florida service and other new routes coming this summer, we’re continuing to build a network at LAX that reflects Delta’s momentum in the region.”

Building On A Broader LAX Expansion

This Florida growth has been announced shortly before Delta is set to start its new thrice-daily route to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in June. This is a strategically important domestic addition, as the airline said that adding ORD would take it to all of the ten largest LAX demand cities.

Just as important is the international side of the story. Over the past year, Delta has resumed long-haul service to Shanghai (PVG), as well as launched a new thrice-weekly route to Melbourne Airport (MEL), which it plans to expand to daily service by the end of the year.

Also coming this summer will be a new route to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with a westward block time of nearly 16 hours. Delta will become the SkyTeam representative on the route, which is already served by United and Cathay Pacific.

The combination of these new routes provides domestic breadth and long-haul prestige, which is exactly what Delta wants in Los Angeles. The carrier is currently the largest airline at LAX, offering 166 peak-day departures to 61 destinations, including service to service across all top ten demand cities. It is also pairing this network growth with premium facilities, including its 27-gate Delta Sky Way complex and the nearly 200-seat Delta One Lounge at Terminal Three.

Credits: Delta Air lines

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Designed by Singapore-based hospitality design firm LTW Designworks, the lounge represents a KRW 65 billion investment and took 22 months to complete. As the first overseas lounge to be renovated ahead of Korean Air’s upcoming integration with Asiana Airlines, the facility introduces Korean Air’s evolving brand philosophy while incorporating elements of its rich heritage.

The renovated lounge spans two levels: the First Class Lounge on the 6th floor and the Miler Club & Prestige Class Lounge on the 5th floor. Spanning a total of 1,675 square meters—1.27 times larger than the previous facility—it is now Korean Air’s largest directly operated overseas lounge.

Located on the upper levels of the terminal, the lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony terrace with panoramic views of the airport interior, creating an open and comfortable environment for passengers.

The interior design maximizes natural light to reflect the vibrant energy of Los Angeles, while warm wood textures and premium stone materials embody a refined interpretation of “modern Korean luxury.” Curated Korean artwork, including Buncheong ceramics, brushstroke ink paintings, and traditional moon jars (Dalhangari), further enrich the space, blending Eastern heritage with contemporary global aesthetics.

The First Class Lounge has been designed to deliver a highly personalized, elevated experience beyond the traditional airport lounge concept. It features two private suites for ultimate relaxation, an à la carte fine-dining service with made-to-order dishes, and a full-service bar featuring handcrafted cocktails and premium beverages prepared by professional bartenders.

The Miler Club and Prestige Class Lounges also offer an open-kitchen live station concept, where chefs prepare fresh dishes on site. Guests can also enjoy locally inspired offerings such as Southern California craft beers and a signature Los Angeles coffee blend. Miler Club passengers can order dedicated special menu items right from their seats using a convenient QR-code digital ordering system.

Beyond dining, the lounge is thoughtfully zoned to accommodate diverse passenger needs, with dedicated business areas, family seating spaces and premium showers for pre-flight refreshment.

Through the transformation of LAX lounge, Korean Air aims to further strengthen its presence as a leading global carrier. LAX serves as Korean Air’s primary gateway in North America and a key hub connecting Asia, the United States, and Latin America.

The lounge is accessible to eligible Korean Air passengers as well as premium customers traveling with SkyTeam partner airlines. Following the LAX opening, Korean Air plans to continue expanding and upgrading its lounge infrastructure at major global hubs. The airline’s newly renovated lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be unveiled later this year.

Credits: Korean Air

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