Delta has confirmed an October launch date for its new service connecting Atlanta and Riyadh. The airline is preparing to inaugurate flights on the route, which represents its first-ever route to Saudi Arabia, with passenger operations scheduled to commence during October.

According to reporting by Simple Flying, Delta has introduced discounted pricing on the route after experiencing initial flight bookings that were described as softer than anticipated. The carrier is offering lower ticket prices for the Atlanta and Riyadh service while continuing to maintain its target of launching flights in October.