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Delta launches exclusive partnership with Lyft
Delta Air Lines and rideshare company Lyft are partnering to offer SkyMiles members more opportunities to earn miles doing something they can do every day – requesting a ride.
Delta Air Lines orders a further 30 Airbus A321ceo planes
Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous Delta orders for the current engine option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member.
Increase in fuel prices drives down profits at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the March quarter 2017, revealing adjusted pre-tax income of $847 million, a $713 million decrease from the March 2016 quarter. The decrease was primarily driven by higher fuel prices.
Delta Air Lines offers support to Red Cross in UK
Delta Air Lines has partnered with the British Red Cross to fund the charity’s first out-of-hours emergency call centre. The facility will create up to six new jobs and could help more than 3,000 people each year.
Korean Air signs comprehensive partnership with Delta Air Lines
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, both founding members of SkyTeam, have reached an agreement to deepen their historic partnership with an expanded cooperation in the trans-Pacific network. It is hoped the deal will increase travel choices and boost competition between the Asia and US.
Delta unveils premium wine selections for summer 2017
Delta’s master sommelier, Andrea Robinson, has hand-picked her 2017 premium wine selections, offering exclusive choices to Delta One customers flying between London Heathrow and the United States.
Delta Air Lines launches latest mobile app
Delta has released the latest version of its Fly Delta app, giving customers access to the industry’s most innovative airport wayfinding maps, and the ability to keep up with boarding pass and flight details, even when a reliable Wi-Fi or cellular connection isn’t available.
Delta seeks to expand stake in Grupo Aeroméxico
Delta Air Lines has launched a cash tender offer through the Mexican Stock Exchange to acquire up to an additional 32 per cent of the outstanding capital stock of Grupo Aeroméxico for MXN$53 per share.
Delta adds flights at Cincinnati
Delta Air Lines is expanding travel options for Cincinnati customers, with more seats, improved schedules and upgraded aircraft. “These enhancements reflect the solid demand from both business and leisure travellers,” said Joe Esposito, vice president – network, Americas.
Delta Air Lines signs cooperation agreement with Aeroméxico
Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico have accepted the final order issued by the US department of transportation granting them antitrust immunity and allowing the airlines to establish a joint cooperation agreement.
New communications chief for Delta Air Lines
John “Ned” Walker, who served as Delta’s senior vice president and chief communications officer during a period of growth and transition for the company, is returning to the airline in a similar position with increased responsibilities. Taking up the role in January, he will join as a member of the Delta Leadership Committee and will report to chief executive Edward Bastian.
Virgin Atlantic to add new Los Angeles flights from spring 2017
Beginning May 2017, Virgin Atlantic will fly three times a day between London Heathrow and Los Angeles, creating greater choice of flights for customers during the peak summer travel season. All three services on this route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft - Virgin Atlantic’s most fuel-efficient aircraft, offering three cabin classes, including fully flat bed and aisle access seats in Upper Class.