Delta Air Lines News
Delta Air Lines orders 25 Airbus A321neo planes
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft with Airbus. This is in addition to Delta’s 2017 order of 100 A321neo aircraft.
Delta climbs back toward profitability
Delta chief executive, Ed Bastian, said: “If recovery trends hold, we expect positive cash generation for the June quarter and see a path to return to profitability in the September quarter.”
Delta continues to leave middle seat empty
Delta is continuing its commitment to provide more space on board as the only United States airline to block middle seats and limit capacity.
Delta reports $15.6bn loss for financial 2020
Daily cash burn averaged $12 million for the three months to December, though this was down from $24 million per day in the September quarter.
Delta launches ‘Covid-19-tested’ flights to Amsterdam
The first ‘Covid-tested’ flight, with no quarantine after arrival, is the first of two the global carrier is launching this week, with an Atlanta to Rome option starting on Saturday.
Delta works with KLM for new Covid-secure flights
The airlines have worked with the Dutch government, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to deliver a comprehensive Covid-19 testing program.
Delta launches contact tracing system in United States
Delta is partnering with the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention to keep international customers informed of potential Covid-19 exposure through contact tracing.
Delta to launch Italian quarantine-free testing trial
Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined forces for a transatlantic Covid-19 testing program.
Delta Air Lines reports huge quarterly losses
Delta Air Lines has reported a pre-tax loss of $2.6 billion for the three months to the end of September. Total adjusted revenue at the airline was $2.6 billion for the three months, down 79 per cent on last year.
Delta wins approval in Brazil for LATAM joint venture
Delta and LATAM have received regulatory approval for their trans-American joint venture from Brazil’s competition authority, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense.
Delta raises $6.5bn in liquidity following SkyMiles deal
Delta has said it will borrow $6.5 billion in fresh liquidity. The airline plans to sell senior secured notes and enter into a new term loan, both backed by its loyalty program.
Delta unveils plans for international growth this winter
Delta has confirmed passengers can expect more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights to business and leisure destinations this winter and into summer 2021.