Delta Air Lines

The US and South American airline companies are awaiting US government approval for their proposed joint venture.

International Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines are among those reporting a surge in demand on transatlantic routes ahead of the Nov. 8 US reopening.

Strong corporate demand between the US and the UK is fueling the carrier’s latest transatlantic expansion.

The airline says the alliance with American Airlines enables it to grow in the capacity-constrained New York market well beyond what it otherwise could.

The former Aeromexico chief commercial officer will manage Delta’s partnerships with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

The former Aeromexico CCO will manage Delta’s partnerships with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

The carrier is adding 8,000 daily seats at JFK and LGA versus the 2021 summer.

The carrier launched four new domestic routes in September.

The carrier will also add more frequencies from Atlanta to PTY.

The specific date was welcomed by airlines planning winter flight schedules.

Virgin Australia’s domestic expansion, the addition of Beirut to Swiss’ network, and Volotea’s tender win in Sardinia are among the latest route announcements and services resuming.

The US airline has restored 93% of Latin America capacity, but other markets have been slower to recover.

Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance.

Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.

Delta Air Lines’ employee vaccination rate has reached 82% in the three weeks after the company announced it would issue a $200 monthly health insurance surcharge for unvaccinated staff.

Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers entering the US.

A number of US carriers are trimming capacity plans this fall.

U.S. airlines warned of softening demand for post-Labor Day air travel, although they expect the weakness to subside in time for the winter holiday season.

Delta Air Lines has adopted a novel approach to employee vaccination that seeks to penalize workers who resist getting the shot, while not going as far as other carriers that have imposed blanket mandates.

After some logistical hurdles during the CRAF effort’s first few days moving evacuees to the U.S., federal officials have worked with airlines and airports to improve procedures.

Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced plans to increase their employee hiring targets, part of an effort to address staffing shortages amid a strong U.S. domestic summer travel season.

Delta Air Lines has added two universities to its Propel Pilot Career Path Program, expanding the list to 13 and broadening its candidate pool for pilots it will need to meet rising travel demand.

The third CRAF call-up in 41 years will include three aircraft each from American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines and Omni Air; two from Hawaiian Airlines and four from United Airlines.

Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carriers' networks.

As JetBlue today launches its first transatlantic route, Routes takes a look at the current state of play in the lucrative market between the US and UK.