Three overseas airlines have announced plans to resume or expand services to Hong Kong, reinforcing its status as an aviation hub despite geopolitical challenges. Delta Air Lines will resume non-stop flights to Los Angeles from June 2025, while United Airlines will launch new intra-Asia routes connecting Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, as well as San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Cathay Pacific Airways faces increased competition for US services, with passengers expected to see more flight options and fare reductions.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its flight network for Patriots' Day 2026, adding nonstop flights to seven Florida airports, including Panama City, and other destinations. The airline also announced new routes to Detroit, Austin, and Tampa, with increased service to Orlando and Jacksonville.

Delta Air Lines has begun using AI for 3% of domestic ticket pricing, with plans to expand to 20% by year-end. The airline partners with Israel-based Fetcherr, a startup using large language models to analyze market dynamics. Fetcherr has also worked with Virgin Atlantic, Viva Aerobus, WestJet, and Royal Air Maroc. The companies emphasize their commitment to transparency, stating they do not use personal data for individualized pricing.

US lawmakers and the Transportation Secretary have raised concerns about Delta Air Lines' potential use of AI for personalized airline pricing, prompting investigations and proposed legislation to ban AI-based pricing based on personal data.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its international route network from California and Washington, launching new flights to Rome, Barcelona, and Hong Kong in 2026. The airline is also introducing Delta One lounges in Seattle and enhancing its long-haul operations to position its western hubs as global connectors.