Delta boosts trans-Pacific cargo with new LAX–Hong Kong A350 service
A350 service boosts Delta’s cargo capacity on LAX–HKG route, enabling high-value shipments like electronics, e-commerce, and perishables.
Delta is set to expand its network from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes launching in June 2026. Daily service to Hong Kong (HKG) will begin on June 6, followed by three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting June 7. The new routes reinforce Delta’s commitment to strengthening LAX as a key hub for both international and domestic connectivity, according to an official release from Delta.
“Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world’s most dynamic markets,” says Paul Baldoni, SVP of Network Planning, Delta. “As the largest global carrier at LAX, we’re continuing to invest in routes that matter to our customers and deliver the premium travel experience that they’ve come to expect from Delta.”
Delta’s new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong provides direct access to this global city, while also unlocking more than 30 convenient one-stop connections to and from LAX.
Beyond meeting rising passenger demand, the new route significantly boosts Delta Cargo’s trans-Pacific network, establishing a key freight corridor between two major global cargo hubs. Operated by a widebody Airbus A350 with capacity exceeding 20 tonnes of cargo per flight, the service strengthens Delta’s capability to move high-value shipments such as electronics, e-commerce goods, and perishables. This expansion enhances Delta’s support for global supply chains, offering more reliable and efficient logistics solutions between Asia and North America. The addition of Hong Kong also strengthens the Delta–Korean Air Joint Venture, the release added.
“As one of the world’s busiest airports, LAX is proud to welcome Delta’s new nonstop service to two critical global hubs, Hong Kong and Chicago," says Doug Webster, Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer, Los Angeles World Airports. “These routes not only enhance our trans-Pacific and domestic reach but also reflect the strength of our partnership with Delta in delivering world-class service to travelers across the Pacific and to key destinations throughout the United States.”
These routes build on Delta’s momentum in Los Angeles, where the airline operates as the largest global carrier with more than 160 peak-day departures to over 50 destinations, including the return of service to Shanghai (PVG) and upcoming year-round flights to Melbourne (MEL) launching in December 2025.
