Delta is currently making a huge push to expand across the Pacific, claiming it wants to beat United there . It’s a region in which Delta has been weak in recent years, at least when it comes to serving anything beyond Seoul Incheon (ICN), the hub for joint venture partner Korean Air.

A few months ago, I took a look at the data of how poorly Delta is performing across the Pacific , following the “big three” carriers reporting their Q2 2026 earnings. With all three of the airlines having now reported their Q3 2026 earnings, I’d like to take a look at the latest. Are things getting better or worse for Delta?

The math on Delta’s expansion isn’t pretty right now

What can we make of Delta’s issues across the Pacific?

Bottom line

The math on Delta’s expansion isn’t pretty right now

With American, Delta, and United, having all reported their Q3 2026 earnings, I think it’s interesting to look at how all airlines did across the Pacific in the quarter, at least directionally.…