“Entitled” Passenger Forces Plane Back To Gate After Refusing To Hang Up Her Phone Before Takeoff “The level of entitlement some people have is astonishing. She should be placed on a permanent no-fly list.” Bored Panda · May 4
DOT Announces Emergency Relief For Stranded Spirit Airlines Travelers: All You Need to Know Spirit Airlines passengers left without flights after the carrier shut down are being offered capped fares, reduced prices and refund guidance under an emergency relief effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and major airlines. Latin Times · May 2
Trump's Transport Chief Declares Spirit Collapse a Biden-Era Failure as Passengers Scramble for Rebooking Spirit Airlines halts operations, stranding thousands and risking 17,000 jobs. Transport Sec. Sean Duffy blames Biden for blocking a merger that could have saved the carrier. International Business Times UK · May 2
Delta passenger kicked off flight and arrested after she’s accused of refusing to end phone call Shannon Marie Harris was charged with misdemeanor trespassing The Independent UK · May 1
Delta Air Lines Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? Delta Air Lines has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Apr 30
Hilton CEO says the middle class is back. His competitors disagree Hilton is the contrarian in a travel and hospitality sector that has been leaning into luxury as its primary growth engine. Fortune · Apr 29
Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Push Delta Airlines to Cut Mexico Routes, Raise Fees Delta Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Joe Esposito said the plan is to reduce the financial drag from rising oil prices, with reductions beginning in the first quarter and likely extending into the summer. Latin Times · Apr 28
Baby on board: US woman gives birth on Delta flight Paramedics on Atlanta-Portland flight help Ashley Blair give birth to ‘gorgeous’ Brielle Renee just before landing The Guardian - US · Apr 28
Passengers spring into action as baby delivered midair on Delta flight between Atlanta and Portland: ‘Pretty wild’ Two paramedics helped deliver a baby girl on a Delta flight as it landed in Portland, Oregon The Independent UK · Apr 27
American Airlines CEO calls United merger a ‘nonstarter’: ‘No way to view that as anything but anticompetitive’ American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says a United merger would be bad for the airline. Fortune · Apr 24
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights to Conserve Fuel, Other Airlines Got Spooked as Well Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights amid a jet fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, impacting airlines globally. Delta Air Lines remains unaffected due to its oil refinery ownership. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
'I think it's a mistake': Delta CEO Ed Bastian refuses to call it 'artificial intelligence' because it scares people "You want to scare people?" The Delta CEO told Fortune. "Tell them that artificial intelligence is coming for you." Fortune · Apr 22
This Delta Insider Just Slashed His Stake by More Than One-Fifth (21%). Is It Time to Follow Suit and Ditch DAL Stock? Delta Chief of Operations John Laughter recently trimmed 21% of his stake as he heads into retirement and the airline reshuffles its leadership team, even though DAL stock has rallied almost 70% in the past year. Barchart · Apr 22
Celebrity Stylist Law Roach Under Fire After Complaining About His Los Angeles to New York Delta Flight Celebrity stylist Law Roach complained on X about an issue with his Delta Airlines seat. The post annoyed many social media users, who thought Roach was fussing over a champagne problem. The Mary Sue · Apr 22
Euronews · Apr 22 Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October.
The Mary Sue · Apr 22 Woman boards Delta from Dallas to see ailing mother, realizes she would miss her connecting flight, but then the pilot comes to her rescue Every once in a while, you come across a story online that truly moves you and makes you reflect on what really matters in life. TikTok user @xoxohannahwhite’s story is one of those. On December 10, 2024, Hannah posted a series of slides on TikTok narrating a story about availing…
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach mocked online after sharing public complaint about premium Delta seat Roach complained that his Delta One seat from NYC to LA was not a lie-flat bed
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 US Flight Chaos Intensifies as $11B Fuel Spike and Staffing Gaps Force Massive Airline Schedule Cuts US air travellers face the worst flight chaos of 2026 as TSA staffing shortages, the Iran war jet fuel spike, and spring storms force airlines to slash routes and suspend key services.
Fortune · Apr 20 Spirit Airlines looked like it was in the clear of reemerging from bankruptcy, but rising fuel costs threaten its exit The budget-friendly airline had planned to exit its second bankruptcy by the summer. Now, it’s at risk of liquidation.
The Independent UK · Apr 18 How to save money and reduce stress as Iran war impacts summer flights in US While consumers may be tempted to see if the war ends before buying airline tickets, the ‘wait-and-see’ approach is riskier
International Business Times · Apr 18 JFK Airport TSA Wait Times Today: Light Lines Across Most Terminals on Quiet Saturday Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved efficiently on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with most terminals reporting average TSA wait times under 15 minutes for general screening and even shorter for TSA PreCheck passengers during the midday period.
Fortune · Apr 18 United CEO Scott Kirby and American CEO Robert Isom were once colleagues known as ‘the dream team.’ Now Kirby wants to acquire his rival The dueling CEOs of United and American have a long history of circling each other in the industry.
Euronews · Apr 17 Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.
Fortune · Apr 17 A United American merger is by no means impossible given the president 'loves big deals' Answering five key questions about a blockbuster deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers? A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon