Delta to become only US airline to Saudi Arabia
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Delta is adding an important new destination on its global map, and this time, it’s to the heart of the Middle East. | Beginning winter 2026, Delta will connect Atlanta to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the airline continues its global growth.
However, Delta CEO Ed Bastian has conceded that Americans are still “not quite sure” about visiting Saudi Arabia and admitted that the route's popularity will “start slow,” while speaking at the Fortune Global Forum.