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Who was Dave Fiji? Indian-origin pilot killed in helicopter crash in Georgia hours after marrying long-time partner

Dave Fiji, an Indian-origin pilot with Delta Air Lines, was killed in a helicopter crash in Georgia, United States, hours after marrying his long-time partner, Jesni.

The Times of India

Delta has trained its passengers to pay premium prices. Here's how it plans to get even more from them

The airline’s success with premium travelers has reshaped its business—and as rivals catch up, Delta is doubling down on luxury offerings, loyalty, and new revenue streams beyond ticket sales.

Fortune

Greg Abel Is Trying to Break Berkshire Hathaway’s Losing Streak on Airlines with New Delta Stock Bet

Famed Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett didn't have a lot of luck with the airline industry.

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Delta has seen its cancelations increase this year and is trying to fix it before busy summer travel season

Staffing shortages of both pilots and air traffic controllers have been causing headaches for air lines in recent years

The Independent UK

Delta flight forced to divert to Paris after mid-air engine issue

After a detour to Paris, the 262 passengers were able to fly to Milan hours later

The Independent UK

Why Warren Buffett Just Made a $2.6 Billion Bet on Delta Airlines in Q1 — 6 Years After Exiting the Stock

Warren Buffett added Delta Air Lines to Berkshire's portfolio after six years, as the company is leveraging its refinery bought in 2012 to offset rising fuel costs.

International Business Times UK

Berkshire Hathaway's Top 20 Holdings Revealed in 13F Filing — Google Stake Tripled, Apple at $57.8 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway's latest 13F filing reveals a strategic shift with increased investments in Google and Delta Air Lines, while reducing stakes in companies like Visa and Amazon.

International Business Times UK

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Berkshire Hathaway’s Greg Abel bought sector that Warren Buffett long avoided in his first year as CEO

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway significantly boosted its tech and airline holdings, tripling its Alphabet stake and buying over $2.6 billion in Delta Air Lines shares. This shift follows Todd Combs' departure and marks a departure from Warren Buffett's historical tech avoidance, with Abel now steering the conglomerate's…

The Economic Times

Here's What Berkshire Hathaway Did in Its First Quarter Without Buffett

Q1 2026 marked Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter without Buffett buying and selling stocks in its equity portfolio. Here's what Greg Abel & Co. did.

Kiplinger

Airlines Cut 2 Million Seats Worldwide in May Alone — Is This the End of Ultra-Cheap Flights?

Global airlines are reducing routes and increasing fares due to surging jet fuel prices, exacerbated by the Iran conflict. Budget carriers face the greatest challenges, prompting calls for federal relief.

International Business Times UK

NASA Tracks Mexico City Sinking In Real Time—20 Million Face Growing Risk

NASA's satellite data shows Mexico City is sinking faster than expected, with parts dropping nearly 10 inches annually, posing risks to infrastructure and over 20 million residents.

International Business Times UK

Which Delta Flights Are Losing Food, Drink Service In May 2026?

From 19 May, Delta will strip all food and drink from around 450 short‑haul flights under 349 miles, while promising full snack and beverage service on routes 350 miles and above.

International Business Times UK

Delta Air Lines Blasted for Cutting Free Snacks On Flights Under 350 Miles, Leaving Passengers Frustrated

Delta Air Lines will cut free snacks on sub-350-mile flights, affecting 450 routes daily and sparking backlash amid rising industry cost pressures.

International Business Times UK

Delta Air Lines axes free drinks and snacks on short haul flights amid soaring jet fuel costs

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Delta Airlines Food and Beverage Service Cut on 450 Flights — Here's Why Short Routes Are Losing In-Flight Service

Delta cuts food and drink service on 450 flights from 19 May 2026, ending economy refreshments on short routes under 349 miles.

The Independent UK

Delta Air Lines to soon stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights

The changes to in-flight service are expected to begin in about two weeks

International Business Times UK

Is Delta Cancelling Flights? Passenger Rant Causes Panic As Man Asks, 'Is Anybody Working?'

Delta Airlines faces criticism after a viral video shows a passenger using an airport intercom for help amid widespread flight cancellations and staffing shortages.

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“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.”

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The Independent UK

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

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‘We’re like, ‘No! No!’’: Tennessee woman needs paramedics on flight. There were two, and they saved her with a ‘shoestring’

They were already assisting with an emergency when the second one hit.

International Business Times UK

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

Jet Fuel Shortage Triggers Global Airlines To Cancel Flights, Hike Ticket Prices Amid Hormuz Blockade

Europe faces potential flight cancellations in weeks due to a jet fuel shortage as around 75% of Europe's jet fuel supply originates from the Middle East.

MarketBeat

Sky-High Stakes: United and American Merger Rumors

United Airlines and American Airlines are currently exploring a strategic merger to build a more resilient domestic aviation network for investors.

The Guardian - US

‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement

Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality

The Independent UK

Next-gen Delta One suite unveiled as part of $1B cabin upgrade that includes extra inch of legroom in economy

Major improvements are coming to Delta’s long-haul fleet from December 2026

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