Delta Air Lines

By Christine Boynton
A contract newly ratified by American Airlines pilots joins Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in including a competitive snap-up clause for pay rates.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Delta Air Lines’ planned Minneapolis-Dublin service will see the carrier go head-to-head with Aer Lingus.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
The aircraft will be modified for NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines’ new route from New York John F Kennedy to London Gatwick Airport is set to be suspended for the winter 2023-24 season.
Airports & Networks

By Molly McMillin
Wheels Up has signed a non-binding agreement for a $500 million rescue from Delta and other financial investors in exchange for 95% ownership in the company.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Extreme heat causes operational challenges for airlines, yielding a pressing question carriers may face: should they reduce range, or cut payload?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
U.S. airlines have jumped into action to aid with the response to Hawaii’s wildfires.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Initial operating experience of a recently developed drag-reduction package on a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 indicates cruise fuel-burn savings of up to 2%.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin
Fractional ownership company Airshare has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to purchase Wheels Up’s noncore aircraft management business.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group’s market share within Colombia has reached 33% as the country’s airlines take advantage of Viva’s market exit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
U.S. LCCs and ULCCs that were capitalizing on robust domestic demand now find themselves facing headwinds.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
Halfway through 2023, U.S. airlines have focused on capacity restoration and surging demand—now many are eying optimization and better efficiency.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines collectively spent $2.1 billion on maintenance in the second quarter, according to investment bank Jefferies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kevin Michaels
Carriers are targeting upgraded products, ancillary revenues, aircraft downgauging and cabin flexibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Agreements with pilots at American carriers have made great progress this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Delta Air Lines says its "TransChina" connection procedure has been reinstated with SkyTeam partner China Eastern at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
“The pilot shortage has had devastating consequences for smaller communities ...," the Regional Airline Association (RAA) President Faye Malarkey Black said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines says the rebuild of its core hubs is advancing, with growth focused in Atlanta.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
It was a rocky start to summer for U.S. airlines and travelers, with weather and system constraints testing operational resilience plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
An NTSB update on the occurrence revealed the nose gear suffered a fractured upper lock link.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

William Swelbar
A nuanced approach to designate slots for non-large hub airports beyond the DCA Perimeter is needed.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The U.S. Transportation Department has denied Delta Air Lines’ request to change the use of a number of its Tokyo Haneda slot pairs.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
U.S. regulators have ruled against a request by Delta Air Lines for flexibility in how airlines use their slot pairs at Tokyo Haneda International airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Atlanta-based Delta and El Al Israel Airlines have agreed to implement a mutual codeshare arrangement.
Airlines & Lessors