Airline Stocks Are Rallying In 2023, Even With Travel Chaos: What Happens Next? The S&P 500 cash index was higher by 2.8% and some sectors were in the green by much more than that. Zenger · Jan 16, 2023
Aviation leaders call for more funds for the FAA after this week's system failure This week's NOTAM system failure, which caused thousands of flight delays and cancelations, has airline industry leaders calling for more stable funding to upgrade antiquated FAA systems. WEKU · Jan 14, 2023
Delta continues path toward free Wi-Fi ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines is moving further along its path of offering free Wi-Fi on flights, a years-long effort of testing and gradual technology upgrades. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
A strategy session in the skies: How Delta CEO Ed Bastian took the airline out of a tailspin into ‘the strongest buying in our history’ "Airlines have already been through the worst recession an industry can go through," says Bastain. During the pandemic he made several strategic shifts that have allowed Delta to roar out of the gates. Fortune · Nov 19, 2022
Delta preparing for 5 million passengers over Thanksgiving week ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines is preparing to handle more than 5 million passengers over Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest travel periods of the year and what is expected to be the heaviest Thanksgiving traffic Delta has seen since the start of the pandemic. Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022
Richard Branson urges Heathrow not to limit Christmas flights Strong dollar and end of Covid restrictions lead to huge boom in travel from US to UK, Virgin and Delta say The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022
Holiday flights will be pricey and packed. Here are 5 things to know before you book Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher airfares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay. WEKU · Oct 31, 2022
High air fares help Delta climb above fuel, payroll costs Delta Air Lines reported a $695 million profit for the third quarter of this year, with pricey air fares bringing in record revenue that covered higher costs for fuel and payroll and then some. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
Delta travellers will soon be able to use electric aircrafts to get to and from the airport The service will launch first in Los Angeles and New York The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
Delta CEO says airline industry sees 'big shift coming out of COVID' As the markets and economists brace for economic downturn, Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Ed Bastian says he's not concerned about a global recession given the demand the airline industry is seeing. Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022
Airlines commit to pay for hotel, meals for some flight cancellations Delta Air Lines and other carriers are committing to pay for hotel and food expenses for some passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed by three hours or more, as the federal government pushes airlines to improve how they treat customers during flight disruptions. Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022
Unions: Airlines should forgo stock buybacks until operations improve Unions are pushing Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and other carriers to hold off on stock buybacks that would reward shareholders, saying carriers should first restore staffing to avoid operational meltdowns and complete labor contract talks. Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022
Delta testing free Wi-Fi on some flights this summer ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines is testing free Wi-Fi on some flights, part of a years-long effort to eventually launch free wireless internet service across many of its flights. Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022
Delta had worst cancellation rate among US airlines in May Delta Air Lines had the most cancellations of any U.S. airline in May, according to the latest federal data. Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022 To limit cancellations, Delta halts flight growth for rest of year Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it will halt flight growth for the remainder of the year despite surging demand to avoid mass cancellations that have plagued the carrier so far this summer.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2022 After powering through July 4th weekend, airlines face tough summer After pushing through storms and some flight cancellations over the busy Fourth of July weekend, airlines and their passengers face the challenge of navigating through the rest of a busy summer.
Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022 Crowds of July 4 travelers get some reprieve as cancellations ebb The biggest crowds of July 4 holiday travelers since the COVID-19 pandemic jostled their way through U.S. airports this weekend, keeping stress on an already beleaguered transportation system.
Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022 Delta offers $10,000 to passengers to give up seats on overbooked flight After a traveler said Delta Air Lines recently offered passengers $10,000 in cash to take a later flight after overbooking, many were shocked and started considering what their airplane seat might be worth.
Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022 July 4th travelers face canceled flights, crowded airports and higher fares People across the U.S. are expected to fly in the highest numbers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for the July 4 holiday weekend, stressing a beleaguered transportation system experiencing tens of thousands of cancellations and delays.
Axios · Jun 30, 2022 The airlines already know Fourth of July will be a mess Delta is offering an unusual waiver to try to get customers to rebook
Benzinga · Jun 2, 2022 Delta, United Airlines Positive On Post-Pandemic Spending: Reuters Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) and United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) downplayed the prospect of a U.S. economic recession, saying a shift in consumer spending from goods to services would keep their businesses afloat, reported Reuters. Delta Airlines lifted its June quarter's revenue guidance but on a lower capacity than planned. Related: Why Delta Air Lines…
Chicago Tribune · May 6, 2022 Delta CEO predicts busy summer travel season Even as he sees long-term changes to how people work and travel for business, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said international and business passengers are coming back strong.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Major airlines turn focus to hiring as pilots age out of the industry As pilots age out of the industry nationwide, major airlines are vying to get ahead of the staffing problem.
Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022 Flight cancellations persisted after January COVID-19 spike, data show Flight cancellations continue to persist for U.S. airlines since severe disruptions caused by the January COVID-19 surge and even as carriers staff up ahead of what's expected to be a busy summer travel season, according to the latest federal data on air travel.
Axios · Apr 13, 2022 2022 summer travel season: Expect a lot of fellow flyers Don't expect any elbow room on the plane this summer.