Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it will cancel its route from Detroit (DTW) to Binghamton, New York (BGM) on February 14 as part of the company’s plan to streamline its non-profitable route network. The airline has adjusted its profit expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025 after experiencing the longest government shutdown in US history.
According to TheStreet news website on Thursday, Delta Air Lines will cease operating flights between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Greater Binghamton Airport in the northern part of New York near Pennsylvania.
For passengers who have booked flights after February 14, Delta Air Lines will offer options for refunds or rebooking on other routes. Passengers can also apply for refunds through the online system.
Greater Binghamton Airport is a two-hour drive from the larger Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Despite undergoing a $54 million renovation in the past two years, the airport has struggled to attract airlines to operate flights.
After low-cost carrier Avelo withdrew from the airport due to lack of profitability in 2024, Delta Air Lines became the sole passenger air carrier in the region.
The daily flights from Detroit to Binghamton Airport will operate for the last time on February 14. Following this, BGM Airport will focus on general aviation services such as flight training, air ambulance, and agricultural flights, and is in negotiations to introduce other commercial airlines.
Mark Heefner, the aviation commissioner at Greater Binghamton Airport, stated in a press release, “The decision to cancel air services involves factors beyond the control of many airports and communities. We are actively discussing the issue with Delta and working closely with state, local, and federal partners to restore passenger services as soon as possible. We will continue to meet with multiple airlines to explore expanding air service opportunities at BGM. Our goal is to provide reliable and accessible air travel options for the residents and businesses in the Greater Binghamton area.”
Despite facing financial pressures as many airlines entered 2026, Delta Air Lines – the third largest airline in the US – has outperformed most of its counterparts.
The company’s latest financial report released in October 2025 showed a revenue of $15.2 billion and an adjusted earnings per share of $1.71, surpassing analysts’ average expectations of $1.53.
Delta Air Lines’ next financial report is expected to be released on January 13, predicting an earnings per share for the fourth quarter of last year between $1.60 and $1.90. However, due to the government shutdown from October to November for 43 days, its profits are expected to decrease by $200 million.
Furthermore, Delta Air Lines will permanently cancel some other routes starting in January 2026, including Atlanta to Santa Barbara and Salt Lake City to Fairbanks.
According to a Delta spokesperson in November 2025, the reason for canceling routes is strategic considerations and low demand. The last flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara will operate on January 19, 2026, and the last return flight will operate on January 20, 2026. Passengers who have already booked tickets will need to cancel and look for alternative airlines to replace these routes.