NEWSNov 02, 2023Delta Pilot Threatens to Shoot Captain Over Medical DiversionFederal authorities in Utah have indicted a former Delta Air Lines pilot for allegedly trying to shoot his captain during a flight last year. Jonathan Dunn was indicted in a Utah District Court on October 18 for disrupting the crew's operations on a commercial flight. This incident, along with another one involving an Alaska Airlines pilot, signifies the importance of mental health in the aviation industry.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 29, 2023The Haunted Crash Site of Delta Air Lines Flight 191On August 2, 1985, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operated by Delta Air Lines crashed short of runway 17L (now 17C) at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. The cause? Mother nature herself. The flight was a scheduled service from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles with a stop in Dallas. What was seemingly a normal flight would turn deadly in seconds.Read More →
NEWSSep 27, 2023The Battle for Slots: Delta vs. United at Tokyo HanedaDelta has officially announced it will scrap plans to start service between Portland and Tokyo Haneda. United Airlines has swooped in and applied to use these routes to expand its network from Tokyo. This situation highlights the importance of slots in airport operations.Read More →
NEWSSep 07, 2023Delta Air Lines Hires Tom Brady as Strategic AdviserDelta Air Lines will hire Tom Brady as a long-term strategic adviser through a first-of-its-kind multiyear partnership. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will bring his teamwork, performance, and perseverance expertise to the airline. Delta and Tom Brady have much in common: many consider them the greatest in their respective fields. Read More →
NEWSAug 31, 2023Delta Sky Way Opens in Los Angeles 18 Months Ahead of ScheduleDelta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have announced the final major phase of their Delta Sky Way at LAX project. The $2.3 billion project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) now connects Terminal 3 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Passengers can move between the terminals through moving airside walkways instead of buses. Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 25, 2023The Five Longest Flights From Africa: All From The Same CountryThe world's five longest flights from Africa are all between the U.S. and one country! The routes are operated by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines since both carriers have aircraft in their fleet that can operate ultra-long-haul flights.Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Delta Air Lines Joins Amsterdam's Canal Parade to Celebrate PrideOn August 5, employees from Delta Air Lines joined the Canal Parade, one of the main parts of the Amsterdam Pride festival. This was the first time Delta participated in the event, which brought thousands of people to Amsterdam's canals. Delta is committed to supporting the LGBTQ community as part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023Airlines Rush to Increase Rescue Flights as Maui Wildfires Rage OnKahului Airport (OGG) on the Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the busiest airports in the state. The recent wildfires affecting Maui have unleashed chaos, especially at the airport as droves of people rush to flee the island.Read More →
NEWSAug 07, 2023Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways Expand Codeshare PartnershipDelta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have expanded their strategic partnership to include Kenya Airways' nonstop service between Nairobi and New York-JFK. The expanded partnership will provide passengers with easier access to additional destinations in North America and Africa. It will also serve the large African communities in both metropolitan areas.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2023Delta Air Lines Sees Record Profits in April-JuneOn July 13, Delta Air Lines revealed its financial results for the second quarter of this year and its outlook for the third quarter. The airline recorded its highest quarterly revenue and profitability from April to June.Read More →
