ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Delta has announced plans to launch the first-ever nonstop commercial flight between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The service between Atlanta and the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is scheduled to begin in October 2026, according to the airline. It is set to run three times a week using Airbus A350-900 airplanes.

The flight will be the first nonstop passenger service between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, as well as one of Delta’s longest flights, covering over 7,000 miles.

“We welcome Delta to Riyadh and look forward to the opportunities this service will create for travelers worldwide,” said Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism. “Delta’s new nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh mark a significant milestone in strengthening global co

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