Delta Air Lines News
Business travels propels resurgent U.S. airlines
US airlines have beaten stock market expectations as an increase in business travel leads the sector out of recession. Delta, American Airlines and US Airways all posted strong quarterly profits as the market maintins its strong recovery.
Delta Air Lines announces $929 Million profit excluding special items
Company reports GAAP profit of $363 million, after $185 million in profit sharing expense
Australia approves Etihad-Virgin Blue link-up
Etihad Airways and Virgin Blue Group have won interim authorisation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to form an alliance on flights to Abu Dhabi. The body had earlier rejected an application from the Australian carrier to form an alliance with Air New Zealand while US authorities scuppered a deal with Delta Air Ways.
Employment continues to fall in US aviation
Employment figures in the US aviation industry continued to fall during June, with the sector shedding 8,700 posts over the past year. Delta Air Lines was able to buck the trend – taking on over 4,000 employees – following the acquisition of Northwest Airlines.
Drunk pilot removed from aircraft
An intoxicated commercial aviation pilot has been arrested just moments before takeoff following an anonymous tip-off from a passenger. Police in the Netherlands made the arrest after a pilot took a breath test revealing blood alcohol content levels above the legal limit.
Delta renames business jet subsidiary ‘Delta Private Jets’
Delta Air Lines, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned private jet subsidiary, Delta Air Elite, will now operate under the new brand of Delta Private Jets.
Robert L. Johnson takes part in Delta Air Lines inaugural flight to Monrovia
Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies (RLJ), embarked on the highly anticipated Delta Air Lines new flight service from the United States to Monrovia, Liberia, making the airline the leading U.S. carrier operating flights to Africa.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK International Air
Delta Air Lines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK International Air Terminal LLC today unveiled plans for the enhancement and expansion of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Delta enhancing domestic schedules in Key East Coast Business Markets
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) this fall is continuing to focus on enhancing flight schedules in key business markets, with added service planned between 21 cities and Washington, D.C. or New York.
Delta registers biggest profits in ten years
Delta Air Lines, the world’s biggest airline by revenue, has reported its best quarterly results for a decade as the airline industry continues to rebound from the global downturn. The US aviation giant cited a rising demand for travel, which allowed it to increase ticket prices.
Alitalia joins trans-Atlantic joint venture
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has joined a trans-Atlantic venture with Air France-KLM and Delta Airlines. With the addition of the rejuvenated Italian carrier the venture now represents approximately 26 per cent of total trans-Atlantic capacity – with 250 flights and approximately 55,000 seats each day.
Delta Welcomes TAROM into SkyTeam Alliance
Delta customers gain enhanced connectivity, frequent flyer benefits when traveling to and from Romania