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A Delta Air Lines flight with 178 passengers and six crew diverted from Albuquerque to Farmington after running low on fuel due to a disabled aircraft on the runway. The plane circled briefly before landing at Four Corners Regional Airport; passengers were later bused back to Albuquerque and the flight returned there that night.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Q1 13F shows a smaller, more selective portfolio with Delta Air Lines returning to the mix and Macy’s taking a very small stake, while Buffett’s investment influence remains, as Greg Abel leads portfolio decisions. Delta is valued around $3 billion after a rally, Macy’s stake has risen to about $63 million, and Berkshire has boosted positions in Japan (Mitsubishi and Sumitomo), contributing to a disclosed total of about $46 billion across six holdings.
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a roughly $55 million stake in Macy’s in the first quarter—a “tiny purchase” Warren Buffett suggested in March—though the filing covers only U.S.-listed holdings. The quarter also included a much larger $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines, and Berkshire may have non-listed or international positions not shown in the filing. Buffett, who stepped down as CEO in 2026, remains actively involved in investment decisions, coordinating with Mark Millard as Greg Abel leads daily operations. The firm also sold Mastercard and Visa as it unwinds Todd Combs’ holdings.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a disruptive passenger; the aircraft landed safely with 271 customers, 11 flight attendants and four pilots on board. Passengers were to spend the night in Seattle, and the flight to Shanghai was expected to resume the next day.
Berkshire Hathaway has tripled its Alphabet stake and invested in Delta Air Lines and Macy’s as it moves forward under its new CEO.
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a roughly $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines, marking its return to the airline sector after exiting in 2020 and placing Delta as Berkshire’s 14th-largest holding as of March. The report also notes broader portfolio moves, including trimming Chevron, boosting Alphabet, initiating a small Macy’s position, and unwinding Todd Combs–driven bets amid a cash-rich environment.
Delta Air Lines confirms a fatal on‑the‑job incident at Orlando International Airport after a tug struck a passenger boarding bridge; the FAA says no aircraft were involved, police are investigating (preliminary information suggests the incident was accidental), Delta paused operations and one flight was canceled while investigators proceed.
Delta will end free snack and beverage service in economy on flights under 350 miles starting May 19, affecting about 9% of daily flights; full beverage and snack service will remain on 350+ mile flights in Delta Comfort and Delta Main cabins, with the policy designed to standardize the experience across the network.
Delta Air Lines will drop any food or beverage service on flights of 349 miles or less starting May 19, affecting about 450 daily flights (~9%). Full service remains on 350+ mile routes for Delta Comfort and Main Cabin, while First Class continues to be fully served on all flights. The change aligns Delta with peers that limit short-haul service (United on flights over 300 miles; American on routes under 250 miles).
Delta Air Lines will drop complimentary snacks and beverages for Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+ on flights under 350 miles starting May 19, 2026; First Class remains unaffected. About 450 daily short-haul flights will have no in-flight service, while longer routes (350 miles or more) retain full beverage and snack service. Notable affected routes include LAX–SFO, JFK–BOS, and ATL–CLT. The change aims to address tight service windows on short hops rather than just cost-cutting, so travelers should plan ahead by eating or drinking at the airport or bringing their own snacks and verify itinerary distance for connections.
Delta canceled about 500 flights over the weekend, far more than American and United, due to crew scheduling issues. An internal memo shows pilots’ acceptance of extra trips collapsed to 2% from about 37% year over year, and reveals Delta relies on a complex 23.M.7 system to fill gaps, used 10–15 times more than last year, contributing to inefficiency. The airline is renegotiating its pilot contract, increasing reserves and hiring, and affected travelers can be rebooked at no extra cost and may receive compensation.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Miami to Atlanta returned to the gate after Shannon Marie Harris, 46, refused to end a phone call before takeoff. Passengers chanted “Get off the plane,” crew urged calm, and all were deboarded. Harris was charged with trespassing and released on $500 bond. Delta Flight 1323 eventually departed about an hour late.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Miami was delayed about an hour after a passenger refused to end a phone call during taxi, prompting the crew to return to the gate and remove her; Shannon Marie Harris of Tyrone, Georgia, was arrested on trespassing charges, and Delta emphasized safety and apologized for the disruption.
Shannon Marie Harris, 46, of Tyrone, Georgia, was removed from a Delta flight from Miami to Atlanta and arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after allegedly refusing to end a phone call when crew asked; the plane returned to the gate and departed about an hour later. Delta said it has zero tolerance for disruptions; the FAA requires devices to be in airplane mode and passengers to follow crewmember instructions, with penalties for violations.
Airline executives warn that ticket prices could stay high as jet fuel costs surge due to the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, with Delta and United signaling pricing may remain elevated to offset higher fuel costs, sparking backlash from travelers.