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In-flight matchmaking takes off at Delta
When Love Architect and author (Real Love, Right Now – Simon & Schuster) Kailen Rosenberg took her seat on Delta Airlines in Minneapolis last Thursday morning to fly to California to participate in the Golden Globes swag bag event, she embarked on more of an adventure than she anticipated. She helped nine passengers find love in the air.
Delta expands San Juan service for winter season
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Puerto Rico service this month with new seasonal frequencies between San Juan and Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Delta Air Lines continues to boost Seattle hub
Delta Air Lines will add new daily non-stop flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from San Diego International Airport and Portland International Airport as well as an additional flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, beginning next year. The new service will provide customers with convenient connections to the airline’s growing international network from Seattle.
Delta outlines joint transatlantic schedule with Virgin
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have outlined details of a new joint venture flight schedule beginning summer 2014, aligning their services and offering more flight choices for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Delta acquired a 49 per cent stake in Virgin from Singapore Airlines earlier this year.
Delta Air Lines makes substantial profit in third quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported strong profits for the third quarter of 2013, lifting some of the gloom which has lingered over the aviation industry. Net income at the carrier jumped 31 per cent to $1.37 billion, when compared to the same period last year, or $1.59 per share.
Delta launches new Seattle service
Delta Air Lines will offer new daily nonstop service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from San Francisco International Airport as well as increased service from Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, beginning next year.
Delta Air Lines wins approval for Virgin Atlantic venture
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have welcomed the decision by the United States department of transportation to approve the carriers’ joint venture by granting antitrust immunity on routes between North America and the United Kingdom. The ruling is confirmation of the clear consumer benefits of the partnership and will allow the airlines to deepen their cooperation, offering more flight choices for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic and in particular improving the travel options for business customers in the New York to London market.
Delta Air Lines places 40 plane Airbus order
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to purchase 40 Airbus aircraft for delivery between 2015 and 2017. The order, which comprises ten international widebody A330-300 and 30 large domestic narrowbody A321 jets, is the latest step in Delta’s prudent fleet renewal to enhance profitability while diligently managing capacity.
Delta Air Lines launches Hong Kong flights out of Seattle
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will add new daily non-stop service from Hong Kong International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from June 18th, 2014. Tickets will be available for purchase August 24th, 2013.
Delta greenhouse gas emissions down 18.4 percent since 2005
Delta Air Lines has lowered its annual greenhouse gas emissions by 8.5 million metric tons, an 18.4 percent reduction since 2005. In its continued commitment to transparency, the airline has reported successful verification of its 2012 greenhouse gas emission inventories under The Climate Registry.
Delta adds new service to Aspen
Delta Air Lines will add new nonstop seasonal service to Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. with daily flights from Atlanta and Saturday-only flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul, effective Dec. 21, 2013.
Delta adds new and enhanced service at Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines will debut increased domestic service beginning this fall at Los Angeles International Airport with new daily flights to four destinations and expanded service to nine existing markets.