New routes to book now: Atlanta, Marrakech and Taipei, Dallas

Summer 2025 brought a wave of airline announcements and inaugural services that open compelling itineraries for U.S. travelers and globetrotters alike. From Atlanta to Marrakech and from Dallas to Taipei, carriers are rolling out nonstop and one‑stop options with modern widebodies, enhanced amenities and clear booking windows. These are truly new routes to book now if you want to lock in launch fares and inaugural availability.

Below we break down the key new services, aircraft and practical details so you can plan trips to Morocco, Taiwan, Hong Kong and beyond. Each route features its own launch timeline and frequency ramp-up, and most airlines already list tickets available to book on their sites.

Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL) → Marrakech (RAK)

Delta will launch nonstop service from Atlanta to Marrakech on 25 October 2025, operating three times weekly. The flights are scheduled on Boeing 767‑400ER equipment with Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort+ and Main Cabin cabins, bringing a full range of premium and economy products to the market.

Delta says the new link will strengthen its presence in Africa and will feed one‑stop connections from more than 125 cities via ATL, taking advantage of Atlanta’s deep domestic network. The airline also plans to offer complimentary high‑quality Delta Sync Wi‑Fi on the route, a welcome amenity for long‑haul travelers.

For visitors ed beyond Marrakech, Morocco’s April 2025 announcement of a Kenitra, Casablanca, Marrakech high‑speed rail project could reshape internal travel, promising much shorter intercity times when completed. Travelers booking the new ATL, RAK service should check timing and onward connections, as rail improvements could soon make regional itineraries easier and faster.

Etihad Airways: Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Atlanta (ATL)

Etihad launched new A350 nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Atlanta on 2 July 2025, operating four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). The addition formed part of Etihad’s broader 2025 expansion and immediately offered a new direct link between the UAE capital and one of the world’s busiest U.S. gateways.

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves framed the expansion as a way of “sharing Abu Dhabi with the world,” saying the route network growth will bring tens of thousands of new visitors to Abu Dhabi. The A350 gives travelers a modern, long‑range cabin experience on the route.

The service is already bookable on Etihad’s website, and it enhances one‑stop options for U.S. travelers connecting through ATL to Africa and Asia via Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub. If you are plotting multi‑city trips, the AUH, ATL nonstop is now a firm option on the roster.

Etihad Airways: Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ Taipei (TPE)

Etihad announced a daily Boeing 787 service between Abu Dhabi and Taipei beginning 7 September 2025. According to published schedules, AUH→TPE departs at 21:45 local time, and TPE→AUH departs at 19:35 local time, offering daily connectivity for business and leisure travelers on both ends.

Taipei was listed among Etihad’s 2025 new destinations and fares and bookings are shown on Etihad’s site, reflecting the carrier’s strategy of building out an intercontinental mesh that links the Middle East with East Asia and North America. The 787 brings fuel‑efficient long‑range capability and a comfortable onboard product for overnight sectors.

For travelers aiming to connect from North America, Etihad’s AUH services to Atlanta and to Taipei create new combinations for routing, whether you’re continuing to Asia or returning to the U.S. Check Etihad’s published schedules and timely booking windows to capture attractive introductory fares.

EVA Air: Dallas, Fort Worth (DFW) ↔ Taipei (TPE)

EVA Air inaugurated nonstop service between Dallas‑Fort Worth and Taipei on 3 October 2025. The route starts at three times weekly, increases to five times weekly from 18 November, and moves to daily operation beginning 15 December 2025, responding to strong demand and commercial ties.

The service operates on Boeing 787‑9 aircraft with Royal Laurel (business), Premium Economy and Economy cabins. EVA Air President Clay Sun pointed to rising passenger demand and growing commercial links between DFW and Taiwan as drivers for the new nonstop link, and the carrier is already selling tickets on its website.

For residents of Texas and the broader southwestern U.S., the DFW, TPE nonstop changes the calculus for travel to Taiwan and onward connections across East Asia. The frequency ramp assures greater flexibility for holiday and business travel later in 2025.

Cathay Pacific: Dallas, Fort Worth (DFW) ↔ Hong Kong (HKG)

Cathay Pacific launched four‑times‑weekly nonstop service between Dallas‑Fort Worth and Hong Kong on 24 April 2025, using A350‑1000 aircraft. The new service marks DFW as Cathay’s first major southern U.S. hub and expands direct access to Hong Kong from the U.S. interior.

Cathay emphasized that DFW will serve as a strategic gateway for southern and central U.S. travel, improving connections across Cathay’s broader Asia network. The A350‑1000 provides a modern, wide experience with long‑haul comfort for the transpacific crossing.

Passengers in the region can now choose between Cathay’s HKG nonstop and EVA’s growing TPE nonstop options at DFW, depending on final destinations in Asia. Both airlines highlight DFW as a practical departure point for travelers who previously routed through coastal gateway cities.

Planning tips, connections and booking advice

If these new routes have you itching to travel, act early: most of the airlines announced in 2025 list fares and say “tickets available to book now” on their respective press pages. Launch windows often carry promotional pricing and better seat availability in premium cabins, use those early booking opportunities to secure preferred dates and award availability.

Atlanta’s status as Delta’s largest hub, nearly 1,000 daily flights and hundreds of global connections, makes ATL a powerful connector for trips that combine U.S. domestic legs and international nonstop launches like Marrakech. Similarly, DFW is increasingly a southern gateway for transpacific travel with both EVA Air and Cathay Pacific expanding service.

Also consider multimodal planning: Morocco’s announced high‑speed rail investment (Kenitra, Casablanca, Marrakech) is designed to cut intercity times and boost tourism, so booking Marrakech as a hub for broader Moroccan travel could become even more attractive as rail segments come online. Finally, verify equipment, onboard amenities (for example, Delta’s Delta Sync Wi‑Fi and Etihad’s A350/787 cabins), and schedule times when syncing connections and award reservations.

Whether you’re plotting a cultural trip to Marrakech, a business run to Taipei or a gateway connection to Hong Kong, the new 2025 services create convenient routing and fresh options. With many airlines already taking bookings, now is a practical time to monitor fares, secure seats and consider new itineraries that were not available a year ago.

Happy travels, and don’t forget to check the airlines’ launch pages for the most current schedules and booking details as you finalize your plans.