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Delta Air Lines Relaunches SeoulSalt Lake City Nonstop Route

Operating daily in summer with winter flights three times weekly, the service marks Delta’s return to Korea after a six-year break.

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Overview

  • Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the new route feature four cabin classes and offer 13 Korean drama titles for in-flight entertainment.
  • Travelers can book and check in for flights via either Delta or Korean Air apps under the airlines’ 2018 joint venture agreement.
  • Salt Lake City becomes the only U.S. hub with direct service to Seoul, bringing 80% of the global population within one stop and linking to over 50 Asian destinations.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport has enhanced the passenger experience with 55-minute domestic transfer capabilities and Korean-speaking staff throughout the terminal.
  • Delta executives termed Hoban Group’s 18.46% stake acquisition in Hanjin KAL a straightforward investment and expressed support for the Korean Air-Asiana merger.