Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Delta Air Lines has said it plans to launch daily nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh, its first direct service to Saudi Arabia, as part of a partnership with startup carrier Riyadh Air announced earlier this year.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian stated that the service will begin in the fall, likely in 2026, operated by an Airbus A350.

The move strengthens Delta's Middle East presence while supporting Saudi Arabia's push to expand global air connectivity.

Delta's Atlanta-Riyadh service underscores growing collaboration between U.S. and Saudi carriers. The 7,283-mile route will provide the first direct U.S. link to Riyadh since the early 2000s and is a key component of Delta's developing alliance with Riyadh Air, OMAAT re...