Delta Air Lines News
Delta Air Lines to add Edinburgh-Boston connection from May
Complementing the airline’s existing daily service to New York-JFK, the seasonal Boston route will offer customers more travel options from Edinburgh to the United States, with two flights every day during the peak summer months.
Delta Air Lines reports strong earnings growth for third quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported adjusted pre-tax income of $1.6 billion for the September quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.80, at the high end of guidance and up 16 per cent compared to the prior year quarter.
First Delta Airbus A220-100 takes off in Canada
Delta Air Lines’ first A220-100 has taken off on its first flight from Mirabel airport, Québec. The aircraft was crewed by A220 programme test pilots.
Delta to boost Portland and Detroit connections from London next summer
Delta Air Lines will increase travel options to the US from London Heathrow next summer, offering a daily flight to Portland International Airport, up from four times weekly this year. The carrier will also offer a twice daily service to Detroit’s Wayne County Metropolitan Airport.
Delta Air Lines, Jessica Wolf and Renee Campbell
Breaking Travel News speaks to Jessica Wolf, sales manager for Delta Air Lines in the Dominican Republic, and Renee Campbell, station manager for Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, as they pick up the awards for North America’s Leading Airline, North America’s Leading Airline Brand and United States’ Leading Airline to the Caribbean during the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony.
Michael Workman and Lisa Thomas, Delta Sky Club
Breaking Travel News catches up with Michael Workman, regional operations manager with Delta Sky Club, and Lisa Thomas, Sky Club manager in Seattle, as Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is recognised with the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018.
Veronica Jimenez, Delta Air Lines (Spanish)
Veronica Jimenez picks up the trophy for the United States’ Leading Airline to Mexico on behalf of Delta Air Lines during the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2018.
First Delta Airbus A220 rolls off production line
The first Airbus A220-100 built for Delta Air Lines saw the light of day earlier after rolling out of the paint shop at the A220 assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec. Larry Cato, a program manager on the Delta fleet management team, was onsite for the occasion.
Delta Air Lines signs codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways
Delta’s flight code is placed on Kenya Airways’ flights from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Accra to Nairobi, enhancing connectivity and providing customers with a seamless one-stop travel experience from the United States.
Dyer opens Virgin Atlantic-Delta Joint Venture pub in London
Celebrating the rise in popularity of craft beer, Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines have opened the Joint Venture pub on New Oxford Street, Holborn, bringing people together to enjoy a taste of the 200-plus US destinations that UK travellers can fly to with Virgin Atlantic and Delta.
Korean Air expands Delta joint venture with new Boston route
Korean Air is will launch a new non-stop service between Boston and Seoul on April 12th next year, in cooperation with joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
Air France-KLM completes acquisition of Virgin Atlantic stake
Air France-KLM has completed the acquisition of a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic currently held by Virgin Group. The deal is valued at around £220 million and is part of an expanded transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines.