LEWISTON - For the first time in the airport's history, Beginning October 6, 2022, a major network airline will fly three-class scheduled service to and from Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport for the first time in the airport's history.

Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a 70-seat Embraer 175, which will feature twelve (12) First Class seats with a 37-inch pitch between seats, twenty (20) Delta Comfort+ seats with a 34-inch pitch, and 38 seats in the main cabin with a 32-inch pitch.

Since May 27, Delta Airlines has operated three daily departures between Lewiston and Salt Lake City (6:00 a.m.; 10:41 a.m.; and 2:00 p.m.).  Beginning October 6, just one Delta Air Lines flight will depart each day (12:22 p.m.). 

Delta Departure Times (Lewiston)

Delta Air Lines plans to operate almost 7,000 flights to 78 domestic and 10 international destinations from their Salt Lake City connecting hub in October.

"The introduction of the only three-class service in the Valley and the Palouse by one of the nation's largest air carriers will be an important enhancement for both the business community in the region and many premier customers that visit the area," said Gary Peters, Chairman of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Authority Board of Directors. He continued, "We thank Delta for continuing to show confidence in our region at a time of an airline pilot shortage."