Delta to launch Paris flights from Austin, a major boost for its Texas focus city

Over the last few years, Delta Air Lines has become a major player at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).Now, the airline is taking its biggest step yet in the Texas capital.Delta on Thursday revealed it will launch its first long-haul service from Austin, with nonstop Paris flights set to begin in the spring of 2027.The new flight will give the city of Austin its fourth destination in Europe.GISELLE GOMEZ/THE POINTS GUYAnd for Delta, it'll be its biggest bet yet on an airport that it has made one of its top non-hub "focus cities." Announcing the news, chief commercial officer Joe Esposito called the new route a "defining milestone" for the carrier's push in Austin.Route details: Delta's flight from Austin to ParisDelta's service from AUS to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris will begin March 27, 2027.The carrier will operate daily flights during the summer flying season, so expect the service to temporarily wind down come autumn.Flying on the route will be Delta's Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which has 29 Delta One suites, 28 Delta Premium Select (premium economy) recliners, 56 extra legroom Comfort seats, along with 168 seats in the main cabin.ZACH GRIFF/THE...