Delta Air Lines News
Delta begins sixth Nnonstop Atlanta-Brasilia frequency May 31
Delta Air Lines will launch a sixth nonstop frequency between Atlanta and Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia, on May 31, 2011.
No.1 Traveller and Delta Air Lines sign partnership deal
No.1 Traveller, the stylish airport hospitality specialist, has signed a deal with Delta Air Lines which allows all Delta’s BusinessElite, Medallion members and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers free entrance to the UK’s first independent, all-access ‘super lounge’, No.1 Gatwick, located in Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal.
Delta, Air France-KLM and Alitalia to cull transatlantic flights
Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Alitalia have announced plans to cut their transatlantic services from autumn against a backdrop of rising fuel prices and excess capacity. The reductions are likely to push fares higher and leave passengers with fewer choices.
Delta hard hit by rising fuel costs
Delta Air Lines has recorded a net loss of $318 million for the March 2011 quarter. Driven by the $610 million impact of 30 per cent higher fuel prices, Delta’s net loss was $128 million worse than the March 2010 quarter, excluding special items.
Delta, Air France, KLM launch Florida expansion
Delta Air Lines and the Air France-KLM Group kick off a major international expansion this week with new flights connecting Florida with three major European cities: London, Paris and Amsterdam.
Delta pledges $1 Million in cash, in-kind support for Japan disaster relief
Delta Air Lines is pledging $1 million in cash and in-kind support to disaster relief efforts in Japan following last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The airline’s efforts are centered on two relief programs:
Delta Air Lines flight makes emergency landing in Florida after engine Is damaged
A Delta Air Lines flight from Florida to Minneapolis made an emergency return landing in Florida Sunday after one of its engines broke apart, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported.
Speculation grows over possible Virgin Atlantic merger
Virgin Atlantic has fuelled speculation it is about to announce a merger following confirmation the airline has received enquires from a number of suitors. In a statement the transatlantic airline said it has been contacted by a number of other companies since it appointed Deutsche Bank at the beginning of November to assess the aviation industry and seek growth opportunities.
Delta Air Lines appoints Vice President for Latin America and Caribbean
Delta Air Lines has appointed Nicolas Ferri to the newly created position of vice president – Latin America and the Caribbean effective Jan. 1, 2011. Ferri will report to Delta President Ed Bastian.
Key appointments at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has appointed Nicolas Ferri to the newly created position of vice president – Latin America and the Caribbean. Ferri will take up the role on January 1st, 2011, and will report to Delta president Ed Bastian.
Emergency landing at New York JFK airport following fire
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet with 206 passengers on board has been forced to make an emergency landing in New York following an onboard fire. The Boeing 767 was bound for Moscow when it was forced to return to John F Kennedy International Airport last night.
Northwest Airlines ends union representation
Flight attendants at Northwest Airlines have voted to end union representation after 63-years following the completion of a merger with Delta Air Lines. Some 7,000 crew will be impacted by the change, after the Association of Flight Attendants failed to secure a majority in favour of continued representation.