ATLANTA- Delta Air Lines (DL) expands its presence at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with a new service to New Orleans. The carrier will launch twice-daily flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on February 27, 2025.
SkyWest Airlines (OO) will operate the new route under the Delta Connection brand using Embraer E175 aircraft.
Delta Austin to New Orleans Flights
The first flight, DL4016, departs AUS at 08:00, arriving in MSY at 09:35. The second flight, DL3970, leaves AUS at 15:00, landing in MSY at 16:35.
Return flights from New Orleans to Austin are scheduled as follows: DL4016 departs MSY at 10:15, arriving at AUS at 11:50, while DL3970 leaves MSY at 17:15, touching down in AUS at 18:50.
This expansion follows Delta’s plans to introduce service from Austin to Harlingen, Texas, in fall 2024. The airline is currently operating its largest schedule ever at AUS, contrasting with American Airlines (AA) decision to downsize its presence at the airport.
| Flight Number | Origin | Departure Time | Destination | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL4016 | Austin | 08:00 | New Orleans | 09:35 |
| New Orleans | 10:15 | Austin | 11:50 | |
| DL3970 | Austin | 15:00 | New Orleans | 16:35 |
| New Orleans | 17:15 | Austin | 18:50 |
The E175s deployed on this route feature a 70-seat configuration with a two-class layout: 12 first-class seats and 58 main cabin seats. First class offers a 1-2 configuration with 20-inch wide seats and 36-inch pitch. The main cabin includes 20 Delta Comfort+ seats with 18.3-inch width and 34-inch pitch, alongside 38 standard seats with 30-31-inch pitch.
Passengers benefit from onboard WiFi, free for Delta SkyMiles members, and in-seat USB ports and power outlets. This connectivity enhances the travel experience, allowing for work or entertainment during the flight.
Southwest Serve the Route
Delta’s entry challenges Southwest Airlines (WN) current monopoly on the AUS-MSY route.
In March 2025, Delta will operate 62 flights each way, offering 4,340 seats per direction. However, Southwest maintains a significant advantage with 248 flights scheduled, providing 38,504 seats for the month.
The new service strengthens Delta’s presence at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, where it’s currently operating its largest schedule ever.
The airline’s decision to enter this market with a smaller aircraft allows for frequency-based competition against Southwest’s larger planes
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