Goodbye Delta Air Lines: flights ended to important U.S. city with no plans to ever return

Delta Air Lines will suspend its flights to Midland International Air & Space Port in Midland, Texas. The carrier’s last flights will take place on November 8, while the route between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland will end the following day.

In a statement to USA Today, the airline said the decision was made to “align with consumer demand.” It added: “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and remain committed to serving Central Texas as the leading global airline in Austin.”

City of Midland reacts to Delta Air Lines news

In a statement, city council member Robin Poole, who serves as liaison between the council and the Department of Airports, said: “While I am disappointed to learn that Delta Airlines will no longer serve our airport, this does not diminish our commitment to ensuring that Midland International Air & Space Port continues to thrive and meet the needs of our residents and those traveling through the Permian Basin.”

She added: “Midland residents can expect us to stay focused on supporting improvements and expansion initiatives that will strengthen our airport’s role as a vital hub for our community and region. Air service is essential, and I will continue working alongside my colleagues, city staff, and partners to bring more options and better connections to Midland.”

Midland International Air & Space Port by the numbers

According to the July report, passenger traffic at the airport rose to 72,703 – an 18.5% increase compared with July 2023 and 3.5% higher than July 2024.

That monthly figure brings the fiscal year total to 639,387 passengers, up 3.87% from fiscal 2023. Last year, the airport set an annual record of 740,219. Parking revenue is also climbing, with the city reporting more than $851,236 in net parking income – a 5.45% increase compared with July 2024.

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