Delta Pushes Into Middle East With First Direct Saudi Flights

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to start direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh as the carrier looks to secure a foothold in the Middle East and capitalize on deepening ties...

By Christine Burke · Bloomberg Markets

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to start direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh as the carrier looks to secure a foothold in the Middle East and capitalize on deepening ties between the US and Saudi Arabia following President Donald Trump’s visit earlier this year.