Delta Air Lines News
Delta looks ahead to strong summer as losses continue
Delta Air Lines has reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of $3.4 billion for financial 2021. However, the figure excludes a net benefit of $3.8 billion from items primarily related to the Payroll Support Programs.
Delta invests US$1.2 billion in struggling partner network
Delta will make investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as its partner airlines seek to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. The carrier hopes to be well positioned when growth returns to the sector.
Amadeus signs Delta distribution deal
Amadeus and Delta Air Lines have announced a new global distribution agreement, providing travellers with a full range of options via the Amadeus Travel Platform for enhanced retailing.
Delta sees spike in demand ahead of US reopening
As the United States reopens to fully vaccinated international travellers, Delta Air Lines is reuniting families and friends who have been kept apart for the past 20 months.
Ferri takes up new leadership role with Delta
Delta Air Lines has appointed Nicolas Ferri to the role of vice president, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. He will take up the role on November 1st.
Delta Air Lines returns to black in September quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported an adjusted pre-tax income of US$216 million for the three months to the end of September as the recovery from Covid-19 continues.
Delta study finds low Covid-19 transmission rates onboard aircraft
The risk of exposure to Covid-19 while travelling after all passengers test negative 72-hours in advance of your flight is less than 0.1 per cent, according to a study from Delta Air Lines.
Delta expands order for Airbus A321neos
Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft to help meet its future fleet requirements. In total, the carrier now has 135 of the aircraft type on order.
Delta signs new Travelport distribution deal
The deal is designed to further enhance value-generation for the entire travel retailing ecosystem, including travel management companies, agencies, corporations and travellers.
Delta Air Lines to offer Thalys connections in Europe
Delta is launching a new Air+Rail program in partnership with Thalys. The offering will provide speedy rail connections between Amsterdam and the Belgian cities of Brussels and Antwerp.
Delta Air Lines boosts UK connections
Delta is making it easier for trans-Atlantic families and friends to reunite in England as it ramps up service to offer nearly 30 weekly flights to London Heathrow this autumn.
Delta Air Lines returns to profit in second quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported a $652 million profit for the three months to June. The figure was buoyed by $1.5 billion in government benefits related to the first and second payroll support program extensions.