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DELTA data shows Ukraine’s strikes cost Russia about five times what Ukraine spends
war-in-ukraine7 days ago

DELTA data shows Ukraine’s strikes cost Russia about five times what Ukraine spends

Ukraine’s Defence Ministry says data from the DELTA system’s Mission Control shows that in June, every $1 Ukraine spent targeting Russian forces yielded about $5 in estimated Russian losses. The system also records Ukrainian strike costs: roughly $3,032 per Russian servicemember targeted, $2,674 per piece of equipment, and $1,487 per infrastructure target, while Moscow spends about $65,000 per servicemember. Mission Control logs ~50,000 combat missions weekly and 230,000+ reports, helping commanders evaluate outcomes, costs, and tactics to improve future operations.

Delta bets on Austin with first long-haul service to Paris in 2027
news11 days ago

Delta bets on Austin with first long-haul service to Paris in 2027

Delta will launch its first long-haul service from Austin to Paris–CDG in March 2027, with daily summer flights aboard an Airbus A330-900neo; the AUS–CDG route marks a major expansion for its Texas focus city, making Paris the fourth nonstop European destination from AUS and prompting plans for 15 more gates and a larger Sky Club, while Delta remains the No. 2 carrier in Austin behind Southwest and European options grow through SkyTeam partners.

Delta Sets Austin on Europe’s Map with First Nonstop to Paris
business12 days ago

Delta Sets Austin on Europe’s Map with First Nonstop to Paris

Delta will launch Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on March 27, 2027, operating daily during the summer season on an Airbus A330-900neo, making AUS the only U.S. city with a nonstop to Europe. Through its joint venture with Air France–KLM (and Virgin Atlantic), the route will tie into extensive Europe, India, and Africa connectivity, with up to 10 weekly nonstop flights between Austin and Europe in peak summer to Paris and Amsterdam.

Delta’s Basic premium fares aim for revenue as corporate policies curb access
business1 month ago

Delta’s Basic premium fares aim for revenue as corporate policies curb access

Delta rolled out Basic, Classic, and Extra fare tiers across First Class, Premium Select, and Delta One, but the cheapest 'Basic' options are expected to be blocked by corporate travel policies due to their restrictions, meaning many business travelers will need to buy more expensive, flexible tickets; availability will vary by flight and market to optimize revenue.

Delta Extends Dominance as Best U.S. Airline for 8th Straight Year
travel2 months ago

Delta Extends Dominance as Best U.S. Airline for 8th Straight Year

Delta Air Lines secures an eighth straight win in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines rankings, thanks to reliability and strong end-to-end passenger experience, with United, Southwest and Alaska/Hawaiian close behind; Spirit’s collapse trimmed the field to eight carriers, and the report emphasizes price, route reach, and loyalty as decisive factors across the scoring categories.

Delta Ditches Snacks on Short Flights to Standardize Service
business3 months ago

Delta Ditches Snacks on Short Flights to Standardize Service

Delta Air Lines will stop serving snacks and beverages on flights under 350 miles starting May 19, affecting about 9% of daily flights; crew remain available to assist passengers, and full snack/beverage service will be added to flights over 350 miles in the Delta Comfort and Main cabins, effectively increasing service on longer routes amid mixed reactions from customers.

Radar Uncovers Hidden Ancient Delta Beneath Martian Jezero Crater
science5 months ago

Radar Uncovers Hidden Ancient Delta Beneath Martian Jezero Crater

NASA’s Perseverance rover’s ground-penetrating radar detects what appears to be an ancient subsurface river delta buried beneath Jezero Crater’s Margin unit, dating to the Noachian era. The deep, layered clinoforms suggest long-lived aqueous conditions and potential habitats for past life, though alternative volcanic or shoreline explanations are also considered. This finding broadens Jezero’s known watery history, with more data from Perseverance yet to come.

Delta expands Hawaii service with Boston-Honolulu return and MSP-Maui start
travel6 months ago

Delta expands Hawaii service with Boston-Honolulu return and MSP-Maui start

Delta is expanding Hawaii service for next winter: it will resume BOS-HNL with four weekly flights aboard an A330-300 and scale to daily during the holiday rush, while launching MSP-Kahului Maui with five weekly round trips (ramping to daily in the holidays and spring break). This comes as part of a broader Hawaii push that will add extra weekly HNL service from ATL, DTW and JFK, plus an earlier SLC-to-KOA start and bigger LAX-to-KOA aircraft.

Delta expands Sky Club network: LAS build, Denver upgrade, and Florida outposts plus Philly revamp
travel7 months ago

Delta expands Sky Club network: LAS build, Denver upgrade, and Florida outposts plus Philly revamp

Delta Air Lines is expanding and upgrading its Sky Club lounge network, planning a brand-new Sky Club at Las Vegas (open 2029), renovating Denver’s Sky Club, relocating and enlarging two Florida lounges (Jacksonville and Tampa) with completions in the coming years, and wrapping up a Philadelphia makeover to boost capacity and amenities.

CPI Ahead as JPMorgan Beats, Delta Dips, and Siri Lifts with AI Upgrade
business7 months ago

CPI Ahead as JPMorgan Beats, Delta Dips, and Siri Lifts with AI Upgrade

Stock futures drift lower ahead of the 8:30 a.m. ET CPI release as investors digest a busy earnings slate and policy headlines: JPMorgan Chase beat on both lines for Q4, while Delta Air Lines fell about 5% after softer revenue despite EPS beat and strong 2026 guidance; attention remains on a Federal Reserve probe into Chair Jerome Powell despite markets hitting records; Trump floated a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran; and Alphabet will power an AI upgrade to Apple's Siri using Gemini models, underscoring ongoing AI momentum in tech.