Lie-Flat Transcon: Why Delta Is Re-Entering This Premium California Market After 7 Years Away

Delta Air Lines is making big moves in the premium market again. The carrier will re-launch services from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This is a restoration of service after what was a seven-year gap. From May 7, 2026, the airline is planning six weekly flights between the two cities on a Boeing 757-200 with a premium configuration that includes 16 Delta One lie-flat seats.