Category: Delta Air Lines Inc

For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

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JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
Delta Air Lines Will Stop Serving Snacks and Drinks on Short Flights

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Most travelers flying less than 350 miles on Delta will soon have to go without free coffee and cookies, but the carrier is adding service to longer flights.
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

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Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals

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The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

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A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
Baggage Fees Are Up. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

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Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine

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Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs

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The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges

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American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members

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Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.
Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High

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Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers

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The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.