Delta Air Lines Opens New Gateway To Asia

Delta has added a new gateway to Asia and will begin flying from Salt Lake City to Seoul. The nonstop flight will be the first from the airport to the South Korean city.

The route will begin on June 12, and is the only direct route between the two cities.

“The launch of Salt Lake City to Seoul service offers customers convenient access to Delta’s growing global network and ensures that virtually all U.S. demand is connected to Seoul via nonstop or one-stop service,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning. “As Salt Lake City continues to grow as a vital Delta hub, our strong joint venture with Korean Air allows us to offer unmatched connectivity between the U.S. and Asia, leveraging strong hubs on both sides. This ensures that customers, including those in the interior U.S., have access not just to Seoul but to key destinations across Asia.”

As Delta’s fifth direct U.S. route to Seoul, the new SLC-ICN flight joins Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Seattle in connecting U.S. travelers to Asia.

Lee Hag-jae, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, “I’m confident that Incheon Airport will continue to grow as a global hub through our partnership with Delta Air Lines. Together, we aim to set the standard for airline partnerships, sharing a vision of leading the global aviation market as a top-tier airport and airline.”

Delta operates more flight out of Salt Lake City than all other airlines combined, with more than 250 per day. By 2027, Delta plans to add even more gates at the airport to bolster its pub.

It not the first expansion in Salt Lake City for Delta.

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox  said, “As we open this new gateway to Asia, “I am excited to expand Utah’s global reach and foster new cultural and business partnerships. Delta’s commitment to our state underscores Utah’s growing role on the world stage. I was delighted to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol and discuss how this new route will deepen connections between Utah and Korea.”