Delta Air Lines Archives - Page 6 of 11

Delta to buy 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic

December 12, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines is purchasing a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 million. The deal is pending approval from regulators in the United States and Europe.

Oy vey: Bag fees about to rise again?

October 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Bad news travelers: Airlines’ bag fees are on the rise again. This time, they’re targeting carry-on bags.

Delta to shutter regional carrier Comair

July 27, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Delta Air Lines, which is moving to replace smaller, regional aircraft, is shutting down Comair, one of its affiliates that flies under the Delta Connection banner.

Southwest to pay to rehab 717 aircraft it is leasing to Delta

July 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Southwest Airlines is planning to spend $100 million on refurbishing to 88 Boeing 717 aircraft that it is planning to lease to Delta Airlines, according to published reports.

Parker: Combining networks results in better networks, profitable airlines

July 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Airline mergers have resulted in better networks and profitable airlines, U.S. Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker told the National Press Club today.

Legislation aims to keep families seated together

July 16, 2012 Todd DeFeo

A Congressman from New York has introduced legislation to help keep families seated together on commercial flights.

FAA levies $987,500 in fines against Delta

July 12, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $987,500 against Delta Air Lines.

Delta completes deal with Southwest for 717s

July 9, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Delta has finalized an agreement with Southwest Airlines and Boeing to lease 88 Boeing 717s currently in service at Southwest subsidiary AirTran Airways, the airline announced today.

Delta plans to lease Boeing 717 aircraft, if pilots OK agreement

May 23, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has agreed to lease 88 Boeing 717 aircraft currently in use by Southwest Airlines‘ subsidiary AirTran Airways, but the deal is contingent upon Delta pilots ratifying a labor agreement.

Delta flights to be first at Atlanta’s new international terminal

May 16, 2012 Todd DeFeo

A Delta Air Lines flight to Japan’s Tokyo-Narita International Airport will be the first flight to depart from the new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal when it officially opens for business tomorrow afternoon at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.