Category: Delta Air Lines Inc

Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service.

The New York Times – Travel:
Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.
How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

The New York Times – Travel:
Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

The New York Times – Travel:
The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said.
‘I Need to Go to the Hospital,’ Delta Pilot Tells Air Traffic Control

The New York Times – Travel:
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Boston safely diverted to Detroit after the captain of a Boeing 757 became ill.
These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times

The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.
How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos

The New York Times – Business:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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.

The New York Times – Business:
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.