Delta's Airbus A350 aircraft / Courtesy of Delta Air Lines

ATLANTA — Incheon International Airport will become a hub for Asia's first direct flight to Salt Lake City, United States, operated by Delta Air Lines starting in June next year, the airport operator said Friday.

Delta plans to operate the route daily using Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which have a capacity of 275 seats.

Salt Lake City, the state capital of Utah, is a major base for Delta Air Lines in the U.S., operating 84 American domestic routes and several routes to Mexico and Canada.

The new service is expected to convene passengers traveling between the U.S. and Korea.

Home to the Rocky Mountains, world-class ski resorts and five national parks nearby, Salt Lake City is acclaimed for outstanding natural scenery and cultural festivals along with winter sports and the Sundance Film Festival.

Also known as "Silicon Slope," the region houses IT companies such as Adobe, eBay and Oracle. Thus, not only travel demand but also commercial demand is expected to be significant.

"With the introduction of the Salt Lake City route, there will be more options for passengers heading to North and South America," Incheon International Airport Corp. President and CEO Lee Hag-jae said.

"We will continue to expand our aviation network through various aviation marketing activities, including routes to the Americas."