Delta Air Lines News
United and Continental introduce United Club
United Continental Holdings is introducing a new name for its airport lounges. This is the latest development as United and Continental integrate their products and services to enhance the travel experience for customers.
Delta launches first wi-fi equipped regional jet
Delta Air Lines today became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight of a Wi-Fi-equipped Bombardier CRJ700 operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
Boeing confirms Delta Air Lines mega deal
Boeing and Delta Air Lines have announced an order for 100 Next-Generation 737-900ER airplanes. The order, with a list-price value of more than $8.5 billion, is part of Delta’s fleet renewal effort to replace its less efficient domestic airplanes.
Delta Air Lines seeks commercial alliance with Aeromexico
Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeromexico have announced a tentative agreement for a long-term, exclusive commercial alliance. Under the agreement, Delta and Aeromexico will expand cooperation to leverage each other’s strengths and link Delta’s expansive network with Mexico’s largest passenger network.
Delta and Aerolineas Argentinas to start codeshare flights
Delta Air Lines and Aerolineas Argentinas today announced a codesharing agreement for flights connecting Miami and Atlanta to Buenos Aires as well as service to 14 U.S. destinations, eight domestic destinations in Argentina, three flights to Canada and flights to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Codesharing on the flights will start in the fourth quarter of 2011.*
Rising fuel costs hit results at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines fell short of profit estimates for the three months to June 30th as fuel costs grew at a higher rate than revenue. Net income at Delta stood at $198 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the second quarter, compared with $467 million a year earlier.
Delta cuts Essential Air Service routes to 24 airports
Delta Air Lines has notified the United States Department of Transport of its intention to cut services to 24 regional airports. Delta operates the flights under the government Essential Air Service scheme, but is presently running some $14 million in annual losses on the routes.
Two Delta Air Lines aircraft collide in Boston
Two aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines have collided on the runway at Logan International Airport in Boston. Minor damage was caused to both planes, with one minor injury reported following the incident late in Thursday.
Delta launches nonstop service between Detroit, Beijing
Delta Air Lines today begins nonstop service between Detroit and Beijing, expanding its Asian gateway in Detroit with flights to a third city in China.
Delta Air Lines completes full flat-bed installations on Boeing 777, 767-400
Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of full flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite® cabin of all Boeing 777 and 767-400ER type aircraft.
Delta Increases Free Checked Bag Allotment for Military
Delta Air Lines has increased its free checked baggage allotment for U.S. Military traveling on orders in Economy Class to four checked bags.
Delta Welcomes China Eastern Into SkyTeam Alliance
Delta Air Lines has welcomed China Eastern Airlines as an official member of the SkyTeam alliance, further strengthening the alliance’s connections throughout China.