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business14 hours ago•19 min saved

Delta Sees Fares Staying High Even as Oil Falls

Delta posted strong Q2 2026 results with 14% revenue growth and only 1% capacity growth, driven by higher fares and rising premium revenue, suggesting fare increases may be durable even as jet fuel costs rise; CEO Ed Bastian argued that higher fuel costs have catalyzed structural change that could sustain revenue momentum if oil prices soften, a narrative echoed by other major U.S. carriers and with implications for pricing, competition, and consumers.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airline-industry #business #delta-airlines

business19 hours ago•2 min saved

Delta bets on persistent fares as demand keeps profits rising

Delta Airlines says elevated airfares are likely to persist despite a drop in oil prices, reporting a $1.4 billion quarterly profit as demand remains strong and the carrier passed about 60% of higher fuel costs to customers; premium revenue rose 17% year-over-year while main cabin sales grew 8%, and Delta has expanded premium offerings with a 'basic business' option, signaling travelers remain willing to spend on trips even as costs stay elevated.

via The Guardian|

#airfares #business #delta-airlines

us-news17 days ago•23 min saved

Boston Logan near-miss prompts go-around as planes come within 300 feet

Air traffic controllers at Boston Logan had to manage a near-miss when a Delta flight performing a go-around narrowly avoided colliding with an American Airlines jet on final approach, about 300 feet apart; both aircraft landed safely, with officials noting onboard warnings and routine safety procedures.

via New York Post|

#air-traffic-control #aviation #boston-logan

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

AirTags Put Airlines’ Lost-Luggage Claims to the Test

A Delta passenger used an Apple AirTag to show a missing bag wasn’t where the airline claimed, a story that went viral on X and Reddit as travelers recount luggage mixups. Posts describe bags appearing on different belts or airports and, in some cases, being couriered to hotels after escalation. While some blame human error rather than deceit, the broader takeaway is that AirTags are increasingly used to track baggage, with airlines like Delta allowing passengers to integrate the tech into luggage monitoring and streamline retrieval.

via New York Post|

#airtags #apple #delta-airlines

world2 months ago•16 min saved

Delta Flight Reverses Mid-Atlantic, Hours-Long Detour Ends in Atlanta

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-200 flying from Atlanta to Lagos turned back toward Atlanta after about three-and-a-half hours due to an unspecified “operational issue.” The return leg made the crossing feel like an eight-hour trip, landing in Atlanta around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, with the flight canceled and the aircraft grounded for inspection once back at the hub.

via The Daily Beast|

#aviation #delta-airlines #lagos-nigeria

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Delta worker dies at Orlando airport; authorities probe ongoing

A Delta Airlines employee died on May 7 while on duty at Orlando International Airport; Delta is cooperating with local authorities in a full investigation, and the Orlando Police Department says the death appears accidental. Operations at Delta’s Orlando station were paused with one flight canceled; the worker’s identity and cause of death have not been released, with updates expected.

via Orlando Weekly|

#delta-airlines #investigation #local

transportation2 months ago•179 min saved

Portland-bound Delta flight delivers baby just before touchdown

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland delivered a healthy baby girl (Brielle Renee Blair, about 5½ pounds) just before landing in Portland, with two on-board paramedics assisting the birth after labor began mid-flight. The mother, Ashley Blair, was en route to be with her own mother; after landing, mother and baby were transported to a local hospital for observation. Delta thanked on-board volunteers, though reports differ on whether a doctor or nurses assisted.

via CNN|

#birth-on-plane #delta-airlines #in-flight-birth

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Midair birth on Delta flight to Portland

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland delivered a baby about 30 minutes before landing, with a doctor and two nurses on board assisting and crew improvising supplies; mom and newborn arrived in stable condition at Portland International Airport.

via New York Post|

#birth #delta-airlines #emergency-medical

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Delta CEO signals fares to stay high even as oil costs stabilize

Delta CEO Ed Bastian suggested ticket prices and fees will remain elevated to bolster margins even after Iran-related oil costs ease, with Delta chairing higher baggage fees and forecasting about a $2 billion fuel-cost hit this quarter, prompting online backlash and sparking comparisons with rivals’ price hikes.

via New York Post|

#airline-pricing #baggage-fees #business

entertainment3 months ago•11 min saved

Natasha Lyonne Claims ICE Detained Her After Delta Flight

Natasha Lyonne says ICE detained her after a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, countering reports she was escorted off; Delta declined to provide more information.

via HuffPost|

#delta-airlines #entertainment #flight-incident

entertainment3 months ago•17 min saved

Lyonne Claims ICE Had Other Plans After Euphoria Premiere Flight

Natasha Lyonne says she was escorted off a Delta red-eye after the Euphoria premiere and detained by ICE, delaying the flight by more than an hour; she later disputed initial reports on X, saying she took Lunesta to rest and that ICE had other plans, while Delta declined to comment, and she still attended the New York premiere of a Lorne Michaels documentary after previously planning a Drew Barrymore Show appearance.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#delta-airlines #entertainment #euphoria

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Lyonne Responds to Reports She Was Escorted Off Plane After Euphoria Premiere

Natasha Lyonne addressed a Page Six report claiming she was escorted off a Delta red-eye after the Euphoria premiere. Eyewitnesses described her in a sheer outfit and not complying with flight attendants’ requests, prompting the plane to return to the gate and delay departure by about an hour. Lyonne shared a post suggesting her support for TSA workers and questioned the reporting, with THR’s request for comment noted.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#airplane-incident #delta-airlines #entertainment

celebrity3 months ago•39 min saved

Natasha Lyonne Removed From Delta Flight After Euphoria Premiere

Natasha Lyonne was escorted off a Delta first-class flight to New York hours after attending HBO’s Euphoria Season 3 premiere, with witnesses saying she appeared disoriented and ignored crew instructions before the plane returned to the gate and eventually departed again.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #celebrity-news #delta-airlines

world3 months ago•22 min saved

Engine blast on Delta flight triggers emergency landing in Brazil

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew suffered an engine failure and flames after takeoff from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, forcing an emergency return and landing at GRU. The aircraft was met by aircraft rescue and firefighting teams and passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.

via New York Post|

#brazil #delta-airlines #emergency-landing

world4 months ago•26 min saved

Szafnauer Survives Delta 737 Engine Failure After Takeoff

Former Aston Martin/Alpine F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer was aboard Delta Flight 1067, a Boeing 737-900, from Savannah to Atlanta when the left engine failed after takeoff and the plane returned to Savannah. The aircraft landed safely with fire crews on scene and passengers deplaned without injuries; Szafnauer later posted that fuel was burning from the failed engine.

via PlanetF1|

#boeing-737-900 #delta-airlines #engine-failure