Delta Air Lines News Page 29
Delta eliminates award redemption fees for frequent flyers
Delta Air Lines is eliminating award ticket redemption fees for SkyMiles frequent flyer members. Effective immediately, members will no longer pay fees of up to $150 for award tickets redeemed within 20 days of departure.
Delta continues to build Asian gateway in Detroit
Flights connecting Detroit to Seoul, Hong Kong begin this week
Delta expands commitment to Africa with new Liberia service
Flights between Atlanta and Monrovia mark Delta’s seventh destination in Africa
US airline labour unions given boost
The National Mediation Board has offered a significant boost to unions in the United States, following an amendment to the Railway Labour Act. Airlines – including Delta, JetBlue and AirTran – are now bracing for a wave of industrial unrest, as unions assess the impact of the change.
US Airways ends United Airlines merger talks
In what has been a turbulent week for aviation in the United States, US Airways has called off merger talks with United Airlines. American and Continental airlines both reported financial losses, while transportation secretary Ray LaHood also confirmed new limits to tarmac waiting times would come into force.
Delta Air Lines plans first flights between Detroit Hub and South America
Delta Air Lines today announced plans to introduce the first-ever nonstop flights between its Detroit Metropolitan Airport hub and Sao Paulo, Brazil, bolstering the city’s position as a leading international gateway.
Delta employees take delivery of airline’s 18th Boeing 777
Honorees of Delta Air Lines’ annual Chairman’s Club employee recognition program today are accompanying the airline’s 18th Boeing 777 on its delivery flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the airline’s headquarters in Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines appoints Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Delta Air Lines has promoted Perry Cantarutti to the newly created position of senior vice president – Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Delta Air Lines, US Airways announce agreement with Four Airlines
Delta Air Lines today announced an agreement to transfer to four airlines 12 percent of the takeoff and landing slots involved in a previously announced transaction between the carriers at New York’s LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan National airports.
Delta announces six new SkyMiles partners
Delta Air Lines today announced six new SkyMiles partners and additional ways for members to accumulate miles.
Delta Air Lines expanding service in New York, Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines today announced expanded service in Los Angeles and New York, two of the nation’s top markets for business travelers. The expansion includes:
Delta to resume service between New York and Haiti
Delta Air Lines today announced it will resume service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, three times weekly beginning April 3, 2010. Service from JFK to Port-au-Prince will expand to five times weekly, effective June 10.