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Delta offers Wi-Fi service on all Delta shuttle flights
Delta Air Lines now offers in-flight Wi-Fi service on all Delta Shuttle flights between New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Boston Logan and Washington National and on all Delta Shuttle flights between LaGuardia and Chicago O’Hare
Delta begins full flat-bed seat installations - See the video
Delta Air Lines is renovating its Boeing 747-400 aircraft fleet to include full flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabin and new “slim line” seats offering more personal space and individual in-seat entertainment throughout the Economy cabin. The airline already has taken delivery of the first modified aircraft, which operated its first flight on Jan. 26, 2012 from Tokyo-Narita to Detroit.
EC to investigate Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta Air transatlantic joint venture
The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether a transatlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta Air Lines breaches antitrust rules. All three carriers are members of the SkyTeam airline alliance.
Delta Air Lines announces $1.2 billion annual profit
Delta’s net income for the December 2011 quarter was $379 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, excluding special items, a $221 million improvement year over year.
Nassau Paradise Island gets new airlift
New, daily nonstop flights have been announced to the popular Bahamas beach destination Nassau Paradise Island. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace is currently underway at the Atlantis Resort, with hundreds of delegates meeting for business.
Delta Air Lines launches new code-share with WestJet
Delta Air Lines and WestJet have announced a code-sharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada, further expanding the partnership between the two carriers. The code-share flights are available for purchase now for service beginning January 23rd, 2012.
Steve Sear takes senior vice president – global sales role at Delta
Delta Air Lines has appointed Steve Sear as senior vice president – global sales. Under his leadership the Delta sales organisation has become one of the biggest contributors to the airline’s strong financial performance.
Delta raises prices following ETS introduction, but China says it will not pay
Delta Air Lines has become the first carrier in the United States to confirm it will introduce a surcharge in order to pass the costs of the new European Emissions Trading Scheme on to passengers. However, China Air Transport Association has said Chinese carriers will not pay the new tax, arguing the EU was wrong to act unilaterally.
New appointment for Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has named Steve Sear senior vice president – global sales to recognize his outstanding contributions at the airline. Sear’s previous title was vice president – global sales.
Delta Air Lines expecting to report near $1bn profit for 2011
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it expects to report profits of as much as $1.1 billion for 2011 and remain solidly profitable into 2012. Deductions from special items could move the figure closer to $800 million the Atlanta-based carrier said in a filing today.
Delta introduces full flat-bed seats between the United States and Brazil
Delta Air Lines today announced a significant upgrade to its service in Brazil with the introduction of full flat-bed seats in BusinessElite on flights between the U.S. and Brazil.
Delta and GOL create enhanced commercial alliance
Delta Air Lines and GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes have announced an agreement for a long-term exclusive commercial alliance. Under the terms, Delta and GOL, which has a 40 percent market share in Brazil, will expand cooperation to leverage their respective strengths and further link Delta’s expansive network with one of Brazil’s largest airlines.