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Delta adds college football playoff game flights

Delta is adding additional flights for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and building off the airline's well-positioned existing network to ensure fans can be there to cheer on their team.

College football fans, get ready to pack your bags and your team spirit; Delta has your ticket to cheer on your favorite team in the biggest games of the season.  “Bowl season is all about tradition, rivalries and unforgettable moments as teams battle it out for a place in the championship,” said Amy Martin, Vice President – Network Planning. “By adding additional flights and building off Delta’s well-positioned existing network, we are making sure college football fans can be there to cheer on their team when and where it matters the most.” 

Here’s where Delta is adding extra lift for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals:

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Dallas

  • Buckeye fans, Delta has you covered with flights from Columbus (CMH) to Dallas (DFW) on Dec. 30 and Jan. 1.

Thursday, Jan. 1

 Miami

  • Delta is adding flights between Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA), offering 12 daily segments on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 to give customers additional flight options down to Miami.

 Los Angeles

  • Hoosier Nation: Delta is adding an extra Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights on Dec. 30, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.

 New Orleans

  • Dawgs fans, Delta is turning up the volume: Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) gets additional flights Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.

Pro tip: These flights will go fast, so book early and make sure you’re in the stands when history happens.

Our full added schedule can be viewed below:

CMH-DFW Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL 8801

30-Dec-25

CMH

10:30

DFW

12:30

Boeing 737-900

DL  8801

1-Jan-26

DFW

13:35

CMH

17:15

Boeing 737-900

ATL-MIA Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8801

31-Dec-25

ATL

12:00

MIA

13:53

Boeing 737-900

DL  8811

2-Jan-26

MIA

15:05

ATL

17:10

Boeing 757D

IND-LAX Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8804

30-Dec-25

IND

10:30

LAX

12:13

Boeing 737-900

DL  8804

31-Dec-25

IND

10:30

LAX

12:13

Boeing 737-900

DL  8801

2-Jan-26

LAX

12:00

IND

18:58

Boeing 737-900

DL  8804

2-Jan-26

LAX

13:00

IND

19:58

Boeing 737-900

ATL-MSY Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8800

31-Dec-25

ATL

11:49

MSY

12:30

Boeing 737-900

DL  8902

31-Dec-25

ATL

12:25

MSY

13:06

Boeing 737-900

DL  8810

 2-Jan-26

 MSY

 9:19

 ATL

 11:44

 Boeing 757D

DL  8812

2-Jan-26

MSY

14:35

ATL

17:04

Boeing 757D

Hoping to watch the games, but have a flight scheduled during the action? Delta has got you covered there, too. With much of the airline’s fleet equipped with live satellite TV, customers can enjoy the games from the comfort of their seat on flights while over the Continental U.S. Customers traveling on aircraft equipped with Delta Sync Wi-Fi can also use the streaming-quality connectivity to access their own subscription services and seamlessly stream the games.  Delta has reached another major industry milestone with the installation of fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on its 1,000th aircraft, representing approximately 75% of the total fleet.

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Delta adds college football playoff game flights

Delta is adding additional flights for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and building off the airline's well-positioned existing network to ensure fans can be there to cheer on their team.

College football fans, get ready to pack your bags and your team spirit; Delta has your ticket to cheer on your favorite team in the biggest games of the season.  “Bowl season is all about tradition, rivalries and unforgettable moments as teams battle it out for a place in the championship,” said Amy Martin, Vice President – Network Planning. “By adding additional flights and building off Delta’s well-positioned existing network, we are making sure college football fans can be there to cheer on their team when and where it matters the most.” 

Here’s where Delta is adding extra lift for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals:

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Dallas

  • Buckeye fans, Delta has you covered with flights from Columbus (CMH) to Dallas (DFW) on Dec. 30 and Jan. 1.

Thursday, Jan. 1

 Miami

  • Delta is adding flights between Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA), offering 12 daily segments on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 to give customers additional flight options down to Miami.

 Los Angeles

  • Hoosier Nation: Delta is adding an extra Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights on Dec. 30, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.

 New Orleans

  • Dawgs fans, Delta is turning up the volume: Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) gets additional flights Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.

Pro tip: These flights will go fast, so book early and make sure you’re in the stands when history happens.

Our full added schedule can be viewed below:

CMH-DFW Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL 8801

30-Dec-25

CMH

10:30

DFW

12:30

Boeing 737-900

DL  8801

1-Jan-26

DFW

13:35

CMH

17:15

Boeing 737-900

ATL-MIA Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8801

31-Dec-25

ATL

12:00

MIA

13:53

Boeing 737-900

DL  8811

2-Jan-26

MIA

15:05

ATL

17:10

Boeing 757D

IND-LAX Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8804

30-Dec-25

IND

10:30

LAX

12:13

Boeing 737-900

DL  8804

31-Dec-25

IND

10:30

LAX

12:13

Boeing 737-900

DL  8801

2-Jan-26

LAX

12:00

IND

18:58

Boeing 737-900

DL  8804

2-Jan-26

LAX

13:00

IND

19:58

Boeing 737-900

ATL-MSY Adds

Flight Number Date Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival  Time Aircraft

DL  8800

31-Dec-25

ATL

11:49

MSY

12:30

Boeing 737-900

DL  8902

31-Dec-25

ATL

12:25

MSY

13:06

Boeing 737-900

DL  8810

 2-Jan-26

 MSY

 9:19

 ATL

 11:44

 Boeing 757D

DL  8812

2-Jan-26

MSY

14:35

ATL

17:04

Boeing 757D

Hoping to watch the games, but have a flight scheduled during the action? Delta has got you covered there, too. With much of the airline’s fleet equipped with live satellite TV, customers can enjoy the games from the comfort of their seat on flights while over the Continental U.S. Customers traveling on aircraft equipped with Delta Sync Wi-Fi can also use the streaming-quality connectivity to access their own subscription services and seamlessly stream the games.  Delta has reached another major industry milestone with the installation of fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on its 1,000th aircraft, representing approximately 75% of the total fleet.

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