ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines just announced it will launch a new flight between Atlanta and the Middle East.

New Delta flight to Middle East

What we know:

The company said it will begin flying direct from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2026.

Delta described the capital of Saudi Arabia as "the heart of the Middle East."

The flights will take place three times weekly on a Delta A350-900 featuring the four standard cabin selections offered on international flights by the company.

Delta flying to Riyadh

What they're saying:

"Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight," said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines. "Our new flights will connect customers to this dynamic, f

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