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DEF CON attendees linked to rogue onboard Wi‑Fi phishing on Delta flight
security13 days ago

DEF CON attendees linked to rogue onboard Wi‑Fi phishing on Delta flight

DEF CON attendees are suspected after Delta Flight 591 (Las Vegas–Atlanta) reportedly encountered a rogue onboard Wi‑Fi network, named “Delta WiFi Fast,” with a phishing landing page designed to harvest credentials. Delta said the unauthorized network was present briefly and that the official onboard Wi‑Fi was offline for about 30 minutes; flight safety was not compromised. The FBI’s Atlanta office is investigating, with no arrests announced at this time.

via Ars Technica|
#defcon#delta-airlines#fake-hotspot
Delta Sees Fares Staying High Even as Oil Falls
business1 month ago

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
Delta bets on persistent fares as demand keeps profits rising
business1 month ago

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
AirTags Put Airlines’ Lost-Luggage Claims to the Test
technology2 months ago

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
Delta Flight Reverses Mid-Atlantic, Hours-Long Detour Ends in Atlanta
world3 months ago

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
Delta worker dies at Orlando airport; authorities probe ongoing
local3 months ago

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
Portland-bound Delta flight delivers baby just before touchdown
transportation3 months ago

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
Lyonne Claims ICE Had Other Plans After Euphoria Premiere Flight
entertainment4 months ago

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
Lyonne Responds to Reports She Was Escorted Off Plane After Euphoria Premiere
entertainment4 months ago

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
Engine blast on Delta flight triggers emergency landing in Brazil
world4 months ago

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