Overview

• Delta’s final Midland flights are scheduled for Nov. 8, with the Austin–Midland route ending Nov. 9.
• Company statements cite demand alignment, and U.S. DOT data reported load factors under 60% over the past year.
• Delta will contact customers holding tickets for refunds, and passengers are advised to wait for the airline’s outreach before canceling.
• Midland officials note continued nonstop options via other carriers, including Southwest to Austin and service to Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver and Phoenix.
• Delta is reallocating capacity to its growing Austin operation, adding routes such as Denver on Nov. 9 and planning Columbus and Kansas City next June.