Delta Air Lines has announced that it will be discontinuing its service between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on October 28, 2023. The airline had previously announced plans to resume the route in October 2023 but has since decided to cancel it altogether.
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Delta's decision to discontinue the Portland - Haneda route is a blow to travelers in the Pacific Northwest, who will now have to rely on other airlines to fly to Tokyo's most convenient airport. United Airlines currently operates a daily flight between Portland and Narita International Airport (NRT), but it is not clear if United will add a flight to Haneda to replace Delta's service.
Delta's decision to cancel the Portland - Haneda route is likely due to a number of factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, rising fuel costs, and increased competition from other airlines. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the airline industry, and Delta has been forced to cut back on its international network. Rising fuel costs are also a major factor for airlines, and Delta is likely trying to save money by canceling less profitable routes.
In addition, Delta faces increasing competition from other airlines on the Portland - Tokyo route. United Airlines, as mentioned above, currently operates a daily flight between Portland and Narita. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways also operate multiple daily flights between Portland Narita and Haneda. Delta's decision to discontinue the Portland-Haneda route is a disappointment to travelers in the Pacific Northwest, but it is understandable given the current challenges facing the airline industry. It will be interesting to see if other airlines add service to Haneda to replace Delta's flight.