Delta flight declares emergency due to suspected lightning strike, lands safely in Atlanta
A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from New York to Atlanta International Airport landed safely after two emergencies were declared during the flight.
Senate panel demands answers about airline fees as investigation intensifies
The U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is demanding responses from airlines to questions regarding billions of dollars in annual airline fees by April.
Delta pilot gets 10-month jail sentence for drinking before Scotland to NYC flight
Former Delta Air Lines pilot Lawrence Russell has been sentenced in Scotland to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to showing up intoxicated to work.
Delta boots non-ticketed passenger from flight after he tried hiding in plane’s bathrooms: report
Delta Air Lines Flight 1683 heading from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas, reportedly had to return to the gate after the discovery of a non-ticketed passenger.
Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Atlanta after lighter-involved flight disturbance
A Delta Air Lines plane was diverted after a passenger disturbance, involving a lighter, forced the aircraft land in Atlanta instead of New York City.
What is Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles loyalty program? Earn miles on your next flight
Maximize your benefits with Delta's SkyMiles loyalty program. Understand how to earn and redeem miles, the perks of different status tiers and the changes coming in 2025.
Richard Branson surprises some Delta passengers with free cruise
Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages and Delta teamed up to offer some flyers a free cruise. Branson personally gifted the trip to passengers who were on a flight from Atlanta to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Delta flight to view total solar eclipse sells out
People rushed to scoop up tickets for a Delta Air Lines flight designed for watching the upcoming total solar eclipse. Seats on the April 8 flight have been entirely bought up, according to Delta.
NYC-bound flight turns back to Canada after fire erupts in the cockpit, frantic pilot heard radioing for help
An Endeavor Air flight bound for New York City declared an emergency after take off from Toronto when a windshield electrical heater caught fire.
Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit turned around after maggots fall on passengers: report
Maggots from rotten fish packed in an overhead bin started pouring out during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, the Daily Mail reported.
Delta will launch a premium tier of lounges this year
Delta Air Lines announced plans to open three of its premium lounges on both coasts this year as it tries to lure in more loyal customers. The first club will open this summer.
Delta Air Lines pilot files lawsuit claiming airport’s moving walkway ‘swallowed’ his foot and shoe
A Delta Air Lines pilot has filed a lawsuit alleging that a moving walkway at Denver International Airport “swallowed" his foot and shoe.
Delta, American Express up card fees and add more perks
Cardholders of American Express and Delta’s six co-branded credit cards will receive new benefits and increased annual fees in changes the companies revealed Thursday.
Delta Boeing plane loses nose tire moments before takeoff: 'Rolled off the runway'
A nose wheel on a Delta Boeing aircraft reportedly came loose and tumbled down a runway at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Former Delta pilot who allegedly threatened to shoot his co-pilot midair claims it was 'a misunderstanding'
Sparks flared during former Delta pilot Jonathan Dunn's first federal court appearance after he allegedly threatened to shoot his captain midair during a 2022 flight
Top airlines for on-time arrivals in 2023
Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines on Tuesday was named the most on-time North American air carrier again in 2023 by aviation analytics company Cirium.
Delta travelers housed in Canadian military barracks during emergency diversion from Amsterdam, passenger says
Hundreds of passengers arrived in Detroit, Michigan, following a flight diversion to Canada on the way to the United States from Amsterdam over the weekend.
Minnesota woman files lawsuit against off-duty worker with Delta Air Lines for unwanted groping, kissing
A lawsuit from a Minnesota woman claims that she was the victim of unwanted touching and kissing from an off-duty worker with Delta Air Lines during a flight from Las Vegas to Minneapolis.
FAA investigating after 4 commercial planes near Boston report being illuminated by green laser
Three commercial airlines reported being illuminated by a green laser just a day apart from each other in the past week, according to the FAA.
Delta CEO addresses United's boarding process change: 'Just boarding people' is fastest
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said during an interview that the carrier had no plans as of now to copy the new boarding process that United Airlines implemented last month.