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NEWS Sep 24, 2024 Delta Signs New Codeshare Agreement With Scandinavian Airlines After joining the SkyTeam alliance earlier this month, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has further solidified its presence in the alliance by signing a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. Today, we will explore what this new partnership entails and the benefits it will bring. Read More →
NEWS Sep 10, 2024 Allegiant Air Takes Delivery of 1st B737-MAX in 100 Aircraft Order Allegiant Air received its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft after months of tough setbacks. Find out how many planes were originally ordered by the airline and what other airlines are impacted by these delays. Read More →
NEWS Sep 06, 2024 DOT Launches Probe Into Four Major U.S. Airlines' Frequent Flyer Programs Frequent flyer programs are great ways for airlines to build customer trust and loyalty. If you're a frequent traveler on U.S. domestic flights, you might be annoyingly familiar with the constant credit card and mileage program pitches on each flight. Such programs are highly lucrative for airlines and certain parts of the way they operate are mysterious, prompting the United States Department of Transportation to launch a federal consumer protection probe. Read More →
NEWS Aug 28, 2024 2 Dead, 1 Injured After Tire Explosion at Delta Maintenance Facility 2 people killed in reported tire explosion at Delta facility in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport. On the Morning of Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, two workers were killed and a third severely injured when a tire exploded inside Delta Mmain maintenance shop in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines' Atlanta maintenance facility Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 22, 2024 The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the World The aviation industry is heavily dominated by two major players: Airbus and Boeing. While the latter's dominance has largely lagged behind the former, Boeing aircraft continue to comprise a large majority of airline fleets. Today, we will analyze the five airlines with the largest Boeing fleets. This list will change over the years as some carriers have hundreds of Boeing jets on order. Read More →
NEWS Aug 21, 2024 All 12 WNBA Teams Will Finally Fly Private With New Delta Partnership Delta has officially announced a charter program with the WNBA for all its teams and games for future seasons. Take a look at this new deal and the league's recent success that has led to it. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 20, 2024 American vs. United vs. Delta: Which U.S. Airline Has the Best First Class Flying domestically in the U.S. can be a hot topic, especially given that U.S. carriers' service standard lags behind other airlines worldwide. However, flying in a premium class on your next domestic flight might not be a bad idea. Today, we will compare the First Class experiences among the "Big Three" U.S. legacy carriers: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 18, 2024 Delta Air Lines And The 757: An Aircraft Replacement Dilemma Delta Air Lines operates one of the most diverse fleets across the global airline scene, including its 757s. However, as 757s are no longer produced, this brings up the age-old topic of what Delta will replace its 757s with, and when. Read More →
NEWS Aug 11, 2024 Delta Flight Carrying Carolina Panthers Slides Off Taxiway At Charlotte Airport. According to multiple reports and later confirmed by the team, Delta Airlines flight 8860 ran off the taxiway and went into mud caused by torrential rains in Charlotte. Like most of the East Coast, the Queen City is still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Debby. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 How to Fly Standby: Tips To Ensure You Secure a Seat Article covering what is standby flying. Also covered is how to maximize your chance of getting a seat on a standby flight. Read More →