Delta Air Lines News
Delta signs series of codeshare deals with LATM Airlines Group
The deal, covering operations at LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Airlines Colombia and LATAM Airlines Ecuador, will start in the first quarter of 2020, subject to applicable regulatory approval.
Delta opens new concourse at LaGuardia, New York
Customers will walk for the first time into the bright and spacious concourse in what will become Delta’s Terminal C, marking a major milestone in the $8 billion transformation of the airport.
Delta to acquire US$1.9bn LATAM stake
Delta Air Lines has revealed it will take a 20 per cent stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The deal, valued at US$1.9 billion, is likely to prove a blow to American Airlines, with the rival carrier having sought a joint-venture with the Chilean-based carrier to grow revenue in South America.
Delta grows Virgin partnership on trans-Atlantic routes
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the UK and US from next summer, which sees Delta join Virgin in serving Gatwick Airport together for the first time.
Vietnam Airlines moves into United States with expanded Delta codeshare deal
The agreement has been made possible by a recent decision by the United States Federal Aviation Administration to grant the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam CAT1 certification.
Delta to roll-out new main cabin dining options in November
Customers will enjoy a new dining experience later this year when Delta debuts its new main cabin service. Complimentary welcome cocktails, featuring Bellinis, will be offered to start, while a hot towel service and mix-and-match option starters and mains are also to be introduced in November.
Delta Air Lines to bring premium offering to UK
Delta Air Lines is bringing brand new cabins to UK skies in November with the launch of its new business class seat, offering more comfort and privacy. At the same time, the Atlanta, Georgia-based carrier will introduce its international premium economy cabin, Delta Premium Select.
Delta launches new eco-led amenities kit
Socks, an eye shade for that all-important rest on an overnight flight, and a toothbrush to refresh before landing. There are some things frequent fliers just can’t do without in their airline amenity kit.
Delta welcomes first Airbus A330-900 to fleet
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A330-900, one of 35 A330neos the Atlanta, Georgia-based airline has on order. Delta was the launch customer for the A330-900, ordering 25 in November 2014 and an additional ten last year.
Delta Air Lines launches new Boston connection from Edinburgh
The flight, which will operate daily during the summer, complements Delta’s existing Edinburgh-New York-JFK service which will become year-round in 2019, and means the airline offers two nonstop connections between the capital and United States every day this summer.
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines launch joint adverting campaign
To commemorate the first anniversary of the partnership between Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, both airlines have unveiled a joint advertisement campaign, Greater One, that runs until July.
Korean Air launches Boston-Seoul connections as Delta partnership takes off
The first flight, operated as part of a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, was saluted by a water cannon on arrival and celebrated in speeches by airline and government officials.