Even before spring trips rise, Delta has big plans for next winter.
The Atlanta-based carrier on Friday announced three new routes. This announced that they are hoping to be a hit with travelers. It's two long distance routes to Africa and one short flight to popular Mexican beach destinations.
The flashiest of the three routes announced on Friday, Delta has announced that it will launch a non-stop service in Marrakech in October. Along the way, it will become the second US carrier to serve Morocco several months after United Airlines began serving the historic city from Newar Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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But Morocco is not the only new African route for the Delta. In December, the carrier will launch new seasonal services from Atlanta to Accra, Ghana.
The close to home carrier plans to continue its rapid growth in Austin with a new winter flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cancun.
Overall, Friday's announcement packs a lot of reasons to be excited about next winter.
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Delta's new Marrakech service
Headlines for Friday's 2025-26 “Route Drop” will launch a non-stop flight from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Home Base from Marrakech, Morocco on October 25th.
The new flight will provide the US with a second link to Moroccan cities. This was the opportunity to come last October when United became the first US career to serve popular destinations.
Marrakech is known for its vast medina, with seemingly endless souks, or outdoor markets.
The city welcomed the new Park Hyatt property last year. There are a variety of hotels where you can redeem points. During my visit, I chose Le Meridien Mörpès, a Marriott Bonvoy facility, just a short drive from the historic walled section of the city.
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Le Meridien n'fis by Marrakech. Shawn Gadahi/Point Guy
Delta operates services to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) three times a week on the Boeing 767-400ER. This includes both Delta One and Delta Premium Select.
Beyond Delta and United, Royal Airmallock operates flights between Morocco and the US, offering non-stop Casablanca services to three East Coast cities.
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Delta bolsters Ghana Nonstop Service
Meanwhile, Delta plans to add a second non-stop link to Accra, Ghana later this year.
On December 1st, Carrier will launch seasonal flights from Atlanta to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Delta operates routes on the Airbus A330-900NEO every day during the winter.
The service complements Delta's annual non-stop acraft flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
Supported by frequent travelers between the US and Ghana, Delta says the JFK-ACCRA service is one of the best performances of the six African routes today.
United is the only airline offering Accra from the United States, with non-stop flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington.
A presence in Africa
Adding ATL flights to ACCRA and Marrakech will result in deltas of eight non-stop flights to Africa, as shown in the map below from Cirium.
In addition to these new routes and JFK-ACC services, the carrier will fly from Atlanta to Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. Connecting Atlanta and JFK with Lagos, Nigeria. Flying from JFK to Dakar, Senegal.
“We will strengthen our presence in Africa with the addition of Delta's new service to Marrakech and flights to Accra, increasing the opportunity for our customers to enjoy award-winning services and premium on-board experiences.”
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Add Cancun flights from Austin
Finally, the route that the Route Delta plots for the next winter is much shorter, but it's popular.
Carriers will launch seasonal service from Austin to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Mexico, to make the Holidate Travel high gear.
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New flights to Mexico were already set to increase the total number of seats offered in 2025 by 23%, a 45% increase from 2023, according to data from aeronautical analytics firm Cirium.
The Delta will fly daily until mid-April 2026. The Airbus A320 features a domestic first class recliner.
The Delta competes on the AUS-cun route. Both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines connect the Texas capital with popular holiday spots.
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