Media Kit # Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Information about Delta's presence at its MSP hub ## **Hub Snapshot** - Airport Code: MSP - Delta serves as MSP’s largest global carrier, operating over 330 peak-day departures to 124 destinations across the globe. - Delta is currently the only carrier at MSP to provide nonstop service to Asia. - Delta’s MSP service dates from the inaugural flight of Northwest Airways (later Northwest Airlines) on Oct. 1, 1926 (mail service); passenger service began June 5, 1927. Delta flights at MSP began June 1, 1984. Northwest merged with Delta in 2008. ## **Connecting Minneapolis to the World** Beginning Dec. 19, 2026, Delta will launch [brand-new nonstop service](https://news.delta.com/lei-ing-down-deltas-largest-hawaii-schedule-msp-maui-launches-bos-honolulu-returns) between MSP and Maui, establishing a new connection between the Upper Midwest and the Valley Isle. The route will operate daily during peak holiday and spring break periods, with five weekly flights scheduled through the core winter season, operated on the Airbus A330-300. ## Customer Experience/Facilities In 2023, [**renovations to gates G18-G22**](https://news.delta.com/delta-sky-club-raises-bar-nature-inspired-third-lounge-msp-airport) included relocated and enlarged restrooms, expanded gate seating areas and new concessions. These upgrades were precursors to larger airside renovations happening throughout the airport. Slated for completion by the end of 2025, future renovations will update the terminal with new terrazzo flooring; refreshed ceilings and lighting fixtures; upgraded digital signage; and more. Refurbished, spacious gate areas will mirror gate improvements at other Delta terminals in LAX, LGA, ORD and SLC. ### Delta Sky Club MSP is home to three Delta Sky Clubs that provide customers with thoughtful amenities like an assortment of meal offerings, premium beverage selections and intentionally crafted lounge space. Delta's [third Sky Club](https://news.delta.com/delta-sky-club-raises-bar-nature-inspired-third-lounge-msp-airport) at MSP is by far the largest at Delta's Minneapolis hub, with seating for more than 450 and a first-of-its-kind Sky Deck. Inspired by Minnesota’s designation as the “land of 10,000 lakes,” the MSP-G Club’s design concept features a rich color palette evoking summer sunsets at the lake – earth tones like sage greens paired with warm copper and amber hues. Additional features include: - Three kiosks for quick and easy self-check-in - A full buffet - Two premium bars - Three soundproof booths for quiet work. ## **Advancing Sustainable Travel at MSP** - More than 50% of MSP core ground support equipment (GSE) has been electrified - Nearly 25% of MSP departures are on next-generation fleet (A220, A321 Neo, A350), which are more fuel efficient - MSP has established procedures in place for efficient deicing - Recycling, composting, water refill and food donations available at the terminal - Delta is a founding member of [Minnesota SAF Hub](https://news.delta.com/delta-minnesota-saf-hub-announce-plans-saf-blending-facility-and-other-unique-milestones) and has worked to successfully deliver first batch of SAF to MSP airport in 2024 from [Winter Camelina](https://news.delta.com/deltas-industry-leading-full-court-press-sustainable-aviation-fuel-continues-midwest-hubs) as part of MN SAF Hub work ## **Economic & Community Impact** **Economic impact stats:** - $26 million in statewide economic impact from small and diverse business partnerships - Around 7,200 Delta employees call Minnesota home - Latest profit-sharing payout in state: $121.8 million **Community engagement highlight:** [Purpose](/category/purpose) [Delta’s 44th KABOOM! playground completed in Minneapolis-St. Paul](/deltas-44th-kaboom-playground-completed-minneapolis-st-paul) Last month, more than 150 Delta Air Lines and local community volunteers came together to build Delta’s 44th [KABOOM!](https://kaboom.org/) playground and the fourth in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) area. **University & Technical College partners:** - Lake Superior College (Duluth) - Minneapolis Community & Technical College - Minnesota State University (Mankato) ## **Sports Partnerships** - Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - Minnesota Twins (MLB) ## **Downloadable Resources** - [Delta Taking Action in your state fact sheet](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/deltaactions/en/in-your-state.html?stateCode=MN) - [Community engagement overview](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/dam/deltaactions/pdf/Minnesota_MSP_Community_Engagement_Fact_Sheet_Jan_2025.pdf) Images Delta Sky Club MSP - Central Lounge Chairs Delta Sky Club MSP - Central Lounge View Delta Sky Club MSP - Bar Delta Sky Club MSP - Sky Deck Bar Delta Sky Club MSP - Sky Deck Delta Sky Club MSP - Central Lounge Delta Sky Club MSP - Central Lounge Seating MSP De-icers sign Aircraft Load Agent in winter conditions at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Trainer at the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center Travel Confidently MSP Education Center Related Content [Airports](/category/airports) [Make the most of the middle: Connecting through Minneapolis–Saint Paul](/make-most-middle-connecting-through-minneapolis-saint-paul) Connections don’t have to be stressful — at Minneapolis–Saint Paul, they can actually be something to look forward to. Here’s how Delta turns time between flights into time well spent. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Lei-ing down Delta’s largest Hawaii schedule: MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns](/lei-ing-down-deltas-largest-hawaii-schedule-msp-maui-launches-bos-honolulu-returns) The expanded winter lineup offers new MSP–Maui service, BOS–Honolulu returns, added flying from ATL, DTW and JFK, an earlier Kona launch from SLC and aircraft enhancements. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Saturday spontaneity: Delta adds new Saturday nonstop flights to top leisure destinations in 2026](/saturday-spontaneity-delta-adds-new-saturday-nonstop-flights-top-leisure-destinations-2026) Starting next year, customers across the U.S. will have more options to escape the ordinary with the launch of new Saturday-only nonstop service to some favorite leisure destinations across North America and the Caribbean. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Catch a flight to nonstop daylight: Midsummer in Scandinavia awaits](/catch-flight-nonstop-daylight-midsummer-scandinavia-awaits) Delta to fly nonstop to Copenhagen and Stockholm, and to over 35 destinations across Scandinavia through its partnership with SAS this summer. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Delta boosts Summer 2025 schedule with return of seven U.S. and Latin leisure routes](/delta-boosts-summer-2025-schedule-return-seven-us-and-latin-leisure-routes) These flights will connect key hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to popular summer destinations such as Bangor, Punta Cana, Bozeman and more. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Scandi Summer: Delta launches first-ever nonstop Minneapolis-St. Paul to Copenhagen](/scandi-summer-delta-launches-first-ever-nonstop-minneapolis-st-paul-copenhagen) New route from MSP to Copenhagen starts May 2025, expanding Delta’s Europe network with support from its new codeshare arrangement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [Summer in Sicily: Delta’s record 2025 trans-Atlantic expansion in Italy and beyond ](/summer-sicily-deltas-record-2025-trans-atlantic-expansion-italy-and-beyond) Delta to fly its largest-ever trans-Atlantic summer schedule, with new routes to Catania, Sicily; Naples, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Brussels and more [Operations](/category/operations) [A boot camp like no other: Delta people hone deicing skills in Minneapolis](/boot-camp-no-other-delta-people-hone-deicing-skills-minneapolis) Delta’s hub at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is “home of the world’s best deicers.” If the winter months are their regular season, summer is time for boot camp – getting trained and ready for the winter ahead. Sep 24, 2025 12:00pm EDT © 2026 Delta Air Lines, Inc. DELTA NEWS ON THE GO. Subscribe and follow.