No matter where you are in the world, you’re probably not far from a Delta hub.

Today, Delta offers more than 4,000 flights per day between more than 275 destinations on six continents.

LaGuardia follows closely behind with roughly 270 arrivals and 270 departures a day.

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History of Delta Hubs

Delta has carried passengers since 1929.

Founded in 1924 as Huff-Daland Dusters, Inc., the airline at first operated exclusively as a crop-dusting service.

So how did Delta acquire so many airport hubs over time?

By inheriting some of them from other airlines it merged with or took over.

The carrier also inherited both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City from its 1986 merger with now-defunct Western Airlines.

Which Delta Hub Should You Fly Into?

Heading to the West Coast?

Focus on Los Angeles or Seattle.

For flights between coasts, consider Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, or Salt Lake City.