en.Wedoany.com Reported - Delta Air Lines may be planning to launch nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in the summer of 2027, according to aviation insider JonNYC, who shared the news on social platform X. Although the airline currently does not have a base in Austin, its operations at this Texas airport are steadily expanding.

If the Austin-Paris nonstop route materializes, Delta would become the only U.S. carrier offering transatlantic service from this airport. According to Live and Let's Fly, Delta plans to fly to up to 30 destinations from Austin and aims to become the leading global carrier at the airport. The potential of this transatlantic route lies in Delta's partnerships with alliance and joint venture partners such as Air France, whose European route network from Paris Charles de Gaulle can feed connecting passengers. At the same time, the point-to-point market is also a key focus for Delta to cultivate customer loyalty in Austin and expand its Texas operations.

Although Delta has not yet received final approval for this route, outsiders can only speculate on the planned flight frequency and aircraft type. Delta operates a variety of widebody aircraft that could be candidates for this route. Historically, European long-haul low-cost carrier Norwegian Air used Boeing 787 Dreamliners to operate nonstop flights between Paris and Austin, but these flights were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic due to cost-cutting measures. Since then, only indirect flights have been available between Austin and Paris, or direct flights from other Texas airports.

Austin currently has a few European carriers offering year-round service, including British Airways (London Heathrow), Lufthansa (Frankfurt Airport), and KLM (Amsterdam Schiphol). Additionally, international operators from Mexico, Canada, Panama, and the Cayman Islands also serve Austin. If Delta's Paris route is approved, the flight is expected to cover approximately 5,109 miles (8,223 kilometers), with a flight time estimated between 10 and 12 hours. Paris would serve as a gateway connecting Texas travelers to destinations in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Simple Flying contacted Delta regarding the rumors, but the airline's spokesperson did not respond immediately. Austin may not become the next major hub like Atlanta or New York JFK, but its growing route network, customer demand, and the European network of alliance and joint venture partners present development opportunities.

Currently, nonstop flights from Austin to Europe are primarily operated by British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM.