In 1925, what would become Delta Air Lines started as the world’s first aerial crop-dusting operation in the Mississippi Delta region. Nearly a century after its first passenger flight, the airline has survived mergers, recessions and bankruptcy, growing from a single passenger route to an international carrier with more than 5,000 flights a day. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian about the airline’s future amid worries about the economy and aviation safety; visits the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta; and attends a “garage sale” where the airline’s fans can buy pieces of aviation history.

Icelandair will start four new destinations this fall. Edinburgh and Malaga will be added as new destinations in September, in addition to the previously announced Istanbul and Miami. Due to high demand, the flight schedule to Nashville has been extended into January and flights to Hamburg have been extended through October. Additionally, frequency has been increased to Alicante, Barcelona and Brussels.

Korean Air recently carried out a series of volunteer and environmental initiatives in Nepal and Mongolia, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the global communities it serves. From May 19 to 24, members of one of Korean Air’s in-house volunteer groups traveled to Chitwan, Nepal - located about 150 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu - to support a local children’s daycare center. While the region is known for its rich natural environment and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it continues to face critical shortages in basic infrastructure such as electricity, gas, healthcare and education.

Etihad has launched a first of its kind competition inviting new and existing Etihad Guest members to win up to five million miles by flying to each of the airline’s 15 new year-round destinations launching in 2025. Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest, said, “This challenge embodies Etihad’s purpose to give flight to ambition. We’re inviting our adventurous members and travellers to explore 15 incredible destinations while competing for our largest-ever miles prize.”

Aer Lingus has announced the launch of its first direct flight to Cancún, Mexico, commencing from January 2026. The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural heritage of the Mexican Caribbean. This new direct service, operating from 6 January to 29 April 2026, provides an effortless option for those looking to escape the cold Irish winter months, while avoiding the hassle of long stopovers.

Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus International. The documents were exchanged in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, during an official visit to the country by the French Head of State.