Travel Flash Report

TRAVEL FLASH - July 16, 2025

Breaking: Delta Launches First-Ever Salt Lake City–Lima Nonstop, Expanding U.S.–South America Connectivity

TOP 3 STORIES:
1. Delta Air Lines will inaugurate a new daily nonstop route between Salt Lake City and Lima, Peru, starting December 4, marking the first direct link between Utah and Peru. This move strengthens Delta’s partnership with LATAM, offering seamless onward connections across South America and enhancing options for both business and leisure travelers[4].
2. Saudia resumes flights between Dammam and London Heathrow after a 15-year hiatus, responding to increased demand and competitive pressures in the Gulf–UK market. The return of this route provides new opportunities for corporate and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) segments, while intensifying competition on a key international corridor[3].
3. EasyJet announces a new twice-weekly Bordeaux–Hurghada service launching October 29, targeting the growing winter sun market from regional France. This addition reflects the continued shift in European leisure travel demand toward North African destinations, offering agents and operators new product opportunities for the 2025/26 season[2].

Flash Insight:
Airlines are aggressively expanding long-haul and leisure-focused routes, capitalizing on robust demand for both business and holiday travel across continents. Strategic partnerships, such as Delta-LATAM and Saudia’s renewed UK service, are enabling carriers to unlock new markets and improve network efficiency. As competition intensifies, travel professionals should expect more route launches and codeshare agreements, especially on underserved and high-growth corridors.

Sources:
[1] https://www.aeroroutes.com
[2] https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/routes-networks-latest-rolling-daily-updates-wc-july-7-2025
[3] https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/
[4] https://airlinegeeks.com/2025/07/11/delta-adds-new-international-long-haul-route/