Delta ends Midland (MAF) ⇄ Austin (AUS) daily service in November; same‑day disruptions reported at major hubs
Interactive briefing: route status, current disruptions, refund tips, and alternatives from Midland International Air & Space Port.
Delta Air Lines will end daily service between Midland (MAF) and Austin (AUS) in November. Reports cite load factors below 60% and network capacity alignment for the decision. Travelers in Midland retain options, including Southwest’s nonstop MAF–AUS. From Austin, Delta has separately scheduled new nonstops, including Cancun and Cabo (Dec 2025).
Related context from our coverage: JFK–Brussels exit, FAA staffing & delays, and LAX ground‑stop update.
MAF ⇄ AUS (Delta) — status
Daily flights between Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) and Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are scheduled to end in November 2025. Department of Transportation data placed the route’s average load factor under ~60% during recent months. Service began in 2024 with up to three daily flights.
Timetables should be re‑checked on the airline sites close to departure.
Same‑day delays & cancellations
U.S. airports have reported widespread delays and hundreds of cancellations in recent days. The FAA cited air traffic control staffing shortfalls during the ongoing federal government shutdown as a key factor, alongside weather and local events. Public updates and live trackers were referenced in compiling this snapshot.
Context: see our explainer on controller staffing during the shutdown and a public feed on disruptions (X link).
Flying from Midland (MAF) after the cut
Nonstop to Austin
Southwest Airlines continues to operate nonstop daily flights to Austin from MAF. Check schedules and seats via the official page: Southwest MAF–AUS.
Tickets & refunds
For disrupted Delta itineraries that cannot be rebooked, an automatic refund is issued if no action is taken within 24 hours. For policy context, see: Delta check‑in policy and seat fee lawsuit coverage.
Always verify the latest email/app notifications from your airline before heading to the airport.
Related coverage & links
- Delta ends JFK–Brussels; Atlanta shift
- FAA staffing during shutdown & delays
- LAX ground stop equipment outage
- FAA restores Boeing certification authority
- Collins cyber incident & manual check‑in
- External: public live updates thread (X)
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