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Actress Natasha Lyonne says she was escorted off a Delta red-eye and later detained by ICE during the incident; Delta declined to comment. She said the event caused her to miss a Drew Barrymore Show appearance and was later seen at a NYC premiere, while having publicly discussed a relapse earlier this year.
Natasha Lyonne was reportedly escorted off a Delta red-eye from Los Angeles to New York shortly after attending the Euphoria season three premiere; witnesses say she appeared distracted and did not follow crew instructions, delaying the flight. Lyonne Responded on social media about TSA agents and Page Six, and reports note she had previously disclosed a relapse after ten years of sobriety.
Delta reported March-quarter 2026 results in line with guidance: GAAP revenue $15.9B, operating income $501M (3.2% margin), and a GAAP loss per share of $0.44; non-GAAP revenue $14.2B, operating income $652M (4.6% margin), and EPS $0.64, with $2.4B in operating cash flow. For Q2, the airline guides low-teens revenue growth on flat capacity, aided by meaningful capacity reductions and fuel-cost recovery, and expects about $1B pre-tax profit despite higher fuel expenses; it also highlights a strengthened balance sheet and ongoing profit-sharing payouts, with a webcast to discuss results.
Delta Air Lines beat Q1 expectations with about $14.2B in revenue and adjusted EPS of $0.64 as premium-demand helped offset a roughly 8% rise in fuel expenses to $2.591B. The company kept full-year guidance intact, guiding Q2 revenue to the low-teens growth with a 6%-8% operating margin and adjusted EPS of $1.00-$1.50, aided by a refinery-owned fuel advantage and higher premium/loyalty revenue. Delta also noted TSA funding headwinds and capacity actions—like trimming flights and raising prices—to protect margins, while highlighting strong premium revenue growth (~14%) and AmEx remuneration (>$2B).
Amazon Leo will power Delta Air Lines’ in-flight Wi‑Fi starting in 2028, initially equipping 500 aircraft with high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity via a low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network and aviation‑grade phased‑array antennas offering up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload. The service will be free for Delta SkyMiles members, and the multi‑year deal strengthens Delta’s AWS relationship by enabling Leo, AI, and other Amazon technologies to enhance the end-to-end travel experience across Delta’s global fleet.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returned to Sao Paulo’s airport shortly after takeoff due to a left-engine mechanical issue on an Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew; it landed safely and was met by airport rescue teams, with local media reporting video suggesting an engine explosion and delays to other flights at the airport.
Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend specialty services for members of Congress at airports—such as expedited screening, escorts, and dedicated desks—because the ongoing government shutdown has strained resources after TSA workers went unpaid. With TSA callout rates rising and security lines lengthening nationwide, airlines are urging Congress to fund TSA/CBP to avoid further travel disruptions; unions report financial hardship among TSA workers, and some airports have seen unusually high absence rates. ICE has been deployed to assist at airports as the industry navigates the shutdown.
Delta Air Lines has temporarily halted its airport escorts and red-coat concierge services for members of Congress and their staff due to the ongoing DHS shutdown, following CEO Ed Bastian’s criticism of lawmakers for not funding TSA pay; security lines have grown as TSA staffing shortages persist, and other carriers have not announced similar changes.
Delta canceled Midwest flights, including at its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of a winter storm and urged customers to rebook at no cost via the Delta app or delta.com; the airline will automatically rebook to the next best itinerary to minimize disruption while prioritizing safety.
Delta Air Lines says it will proactively cancel and rebook flights at MSP and other Midwest airports ahead of a heavy weekend snowstorm. Passengers with bookings on March 14–15 may rebook with no change fee or fare difference if the trip begins by March 22; after that date, fare differences may apply. Tickets can also be canceled and the value applied toward a future flight within one year. Other affected airports include Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Rochester and airports in Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, plus smaller communities in South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Delta Air Lines exercised options for 34 additional Airbus A321neos, growing the A321neo fleet to 189—the largest in Delta’s history—with deliveries starting in 2029. The high-gauge, fuel-efficient jets support premium cabins and sustainability goals, are powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and are part of Delta’s broader fleet modernization that includes other widebody orders this year. Delta TechOps will continue in-house maintenance for these engines.
Delta is canceling flights at East Coast hubs ahead of Winter Storm Hernando and encouraging customers to move flights at no charge; the airline will automatically rebook to the next best itinerary, with options to change via the Delta app or delta.com, prioritizing safety.
Delta cancels flights at East Coast hubs (BOS, JFK, LGA) ahead of Winter Storm Hernando and offers no-charge rebooking, automatically rerouting customers to the next best itinerary via the Delta app or delta.com.
Delta will fly seven brand-new Airbus A321neos with a 44-seat first-class cabin (11 rows) on four Atlanta-origin routes starting June 7, a temporary arrangement as Delta works toward 16 lie-flat Delta One suites pending regulatory approval; the aircraft also includes 54 extra-legroom Comfort seats and 66 economy seats, with bookings opening Feb. 21 for the summer schedule.
A newly released video shows a passenger with a meat cleaver in a shopping bag passing TSA screening and boarding a Delta flight to Salt Lake City. After a flight attendant spotted the weapon, the captain announced a security issue, all passengers deboarded for re-screening, and the flight was delayed about three hours; the passenger later told authorities he bought the cleaver cheaply and was not charged, subsequently catching another flight.