
One of the world’s largest airlines will add Melbourne to its extensive network, with Delta Air Lines confirming it will launch direct flights from Los Angeles later this year.
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The new service will initially operate three times per week from early December, with plans to grow as further long-haul A350 aircraft enter the fleet.
Delta will become the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 non-stop from Melbourne and the United States, with the 275-seat aircraft fitted with Delta’s brand-new four-class cabin, including 40 premium Delta One suites.
Delta’s new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Melbourne (MEL) will operate three times weekly, with flights departing LAX at 9:25pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, arriving in Melbourne at 8:15am (+2) local time.
Return flights depart Melbourne at 10:25am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving in Los Angeles at 6:10am local time the same day.