Delta plans major Asia growth, confirms Singapore flights are coming: 'We're going to be back'

Delta Air Lines crossed the Atlantic Ocean this summer with a host of elaborate new destinations, from the Italian island of Sardinia to Malta and Porto, Portugal.Don't expect a whole lot more where that came from.Going forward, the Atlanta-based carrier plans to increasingly look across a different ocean — the Pacific — for its long-haul growth."Asia, to us, is where we have opportunity for growth in the future," Delta chief commercial officer Joe Esposito made clear in an interview this week in Austin.A Delta Air Lines aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUYThat Pacific build-up is already in motion.This summer alone, Delta resumed flying to Hong Kong for the first time since 2018, and announced a new nonstop route to Manila.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsBy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.Last week, it revealed a surprising return to Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT)...