Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and Chicago in June 2026, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

A Minnesota-bound Delta flight had to return to Chicago Wednesday because an “unruly” passenger was causing a disturbance, according to the airline. Delta said Flight 1902 from O’Hare Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul returned to Chicago at 12:09 p.m., and the passenger was taken off the plane.

Delta Air Lines is shaking up the Chicago-Los Angeles air travel market, filling a notable gap in its domestic network.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new routes launching in June 2026: a long-haul transpacific service to Hong Kong and a high-frequency domestic connection to Chicago O’Hare.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its reach from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes: daily service to Hong Kong (HKG) | Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX underscores Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel.

Delta is expanding its network with two new nonstop routes launching in June 2026. This long-haul market hasn't been served by the airline since 2018.