More Embraer 175 Planes Coming to Aspen as Delta Swaps Over

More Embraer 175 planes coming to Aspen as Delta swaps over

After United operated its last flight with the CRJ700 plane last Thursday, Delta announced on Friday, Aug. 8, that it would be swapping two more of its flights over to the new Embraer 175 airplane.  Delta will be swapping its Atlanta and Los Angeles flights over to the E-175 plane in November.   That means more passengers and more cargo potential for Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, along with improved reliability over the CRJ700s.  “This aircraft c…

Starting November, Delta will fly Embraer jets to Aspen

Big news for ski season travelers heading to Aspen. Starting this November, Delta, through its Delta Connection partner SkyWest, is upgrading the journey to the mountains by replacing our CRJ-700 aircraft with Embraer jets. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok “Aspen is one of the most iconic ski destinations in the world, and we’re making sure your travel experience matches the magic of the mountains,” said Amy Mar…

Delta Upgrades Aspen Service With Embraer E-175 Jets for Ski Season - The Bulkhead Seat

Skiers bound for Aspen this winter will enjoy a more comfortable trip as Delta (operating as Delta Connection and flown by SkyWest) will upgrade the aircraft used this season. Beginning in November 2025, the Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft that currently fly to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) will be replaced with more spacious Embraer E-175 jets. The larger cargo hold on the Embraer E-175 aircraft makes it easier to bring skis, snowboards, and ot…