Delta Targets Asia-Pacific Growth, Eyes Return to Singapore

Delta Air Lines is shifting its long‑haul focus from the Atlantic to the Pacific, announcing new nonstop routes to Hong Kong, Manila and Tokyo’s Narita this summer. The airline’s chief commercial officer, Joe Esposito, confirmed plans to re‑establish service to Singapore—likely from Seattle‑Tacoma—while ruling out a Los Angeles launch. Delta’s strategy follows a decade‑long retreat from Asia after the 2008 Northwest merger, and it seeks to leverage its West Coast hubs to tap key business markets. The carrier also opened three Delta One lounges on the West Coast and is adding Riyadh and Paris routes, underscoring a broader push for high‑value international destinations.