Delta Air Lines issues $6B in refunds since 2020
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told the Department of Transportation that its staff is ready to deliver a reliable operation for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.
Italy picks Delta and Air France-KLM bid for exclusive ITA Airways talks
US private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines, will talk exclusively with Italy over buying a majority stake in Alitalia successor ITA Airways
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
Major aviation labor unions call on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks
Multiple aviation labor unions called on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks until they have addressed operational issues and invested in their workers.
Delta adds new international routes as travel demand grows
Several major U.S. carriers, including Delta Air Lines, have reported seeing steady growth in international travel during the second quarter of the year.
Delta places order for 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
The order will grow the size of Delta's 737 family to more than 300 aircraft by the end of the decade.
Delta CEO apologizes for flight disruptions
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian apologized to any passenger who experienced a flight disruption and said the company has taken steps to improve operations.
Delta sees 'meaningful' full-year profit on resilient consumer demand
Delta reported an adjusted profit of $1.44 per share, below Wall Street estimates. It's the airline's strongest quarterly earnings since the pandemic started.
Fourth of July travel: Hundreds of flights canceled on busy weekend
A reinvigorated travel sector, the Fourth of July and some of the highest traffic since pre-pandemic times have overloaded airports, creating delays and cancellations nationwide.
Delta reportedly paid passengers $10K to leave oversold flight
Delta Air Lines reportedly offered passengers $10,000 to leave a flight from Michigan to Minnesota that was overbooked, passengers who were on the plane said.
Delta Air Lines pilots picket nationwide for better contract amid flight disruptions
Delta Air Line pilots around the nation are picketing Thursday demanding better pay, retirement, job protections and better schedules.
Delta allowing flight changes for free over Fourth of July weekend
Delta Air Lines will allow customers to change flights during the holiday weekend without paying higher last minute fares or change fees during a what could be a challenging weekend.
US airlines cancel, delay hundreds of flights again
Hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed again on Thursday, with summer travel in the U.S. not showing any signs of slowing. Pilots are protesting conditions.
Russian sanctions target Janet Yellen, Netflix CEO, airline executives
Sanctions rolled out by Russia this week are targeting Biden administration officials and key U.S. business figures as the war in Ukraine continues
Summer travel prices soar amid increased demand for flights, hotels
Airline tickets, gas prices and hotel rates are higher than usual, with airline fares averaging more than $400 round trip this summer, according to the AP.
Flight cancellations pile up on busy Memorial Day weekend
More than 250 flights have been canceled Sunday for flights to and from U.S. cities during peak travel periods over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Over 1,000 were canceled Saturday.
Air travelers face cancellations over Memorial Day weekend
More than 1,500 flights were canceled Saturday night at the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend holiday.
Delta Air Lines to cut 100 daily flights over the summer
Delta, in the midst of the bustling summer travel season, will reduce its schedule by 100 daily departures. What to know.
Delta to start paying flight attendants during boarding
The new boarding pay policy will take effect on all flights beginning June 2, and the rates will be based on the length of scheduled boarding time, the carrier said in an internal memo.
Some airlines letting passengers banned for mask violations back onboard
Some U.S. airlines have announced they will allow passengers who had been banned from flying due to mask violations back onboard.