# Delta Ends 3 JFK Routes, Adds New Nonstop to Southwest Florida From Raleigh

_Jul 27 19:07_

Tags: Delta Air Lines, Houston, JFK, Memphis, Raleigh-Durham, Southwest Florida, St. Louis, route network, airline, new route

Delta permanently discontinues JFK service to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis, and announces a new nonstop RDU-FMY route starting Nov 21, 2026

## Summary

Delta Air Lines has confirmed it is permanently ending service from New York JFK to three cities: Houston (IAH), Memphis (MEM), and St. Louis (STL). These routes had been on hiatus since June 7 with plans to resume in September, but the carrier opted to discontinue them as part of routine network planning. Nonstop service to these cities remains available from LaGuardia (LGA). Additionally, Delta filed for a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Southwest Florida (RSW). Daily flights will begin on November 21, 2026, just before the Thanksgiving travel rush, operated by a Bombardier CRJ-900 regional jet

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-jfk-cuts-new-route-raleigh-durham) — Delta ends JFK service to 3 cities, adds new route from Raleigh focus city

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