Two planes collide at JFK days after near-miss Plane comes ‘into light contact with a parked unoccupied aircraft during pushback,’ airline says The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
British Airways flight attendant makes £50,000 mistake on first day at work Newcomer inflates emergency slide before flight could take off The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Delta partner Virgin Atlantic fined for flights over Iraqi airspace Virgin Atlantic faces a $1 million fine from the U.S. government for flying through Iraqi airspace when that was prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration because of heightened fears of conflict. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
Air traffic control yells 's***' as fatal plane crash avoided at last moment An air traffic controller swore before urging the pilots of an American Airlines and a Delta plane to stop before they crash on each other, in a close call at New York's JFK airport Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023
Investigation after near collision of two planes at New York’s JFK airport Federal Aviation Administration looks into close call on Friday evening between American Airlines and Delta aircrafts The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2023
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
Kennedy Airport jetliner aborts takeoff to avoid another jet crossing runway, FAA says; agency investigating NEW YORK — An airliner departing Kennedy Airport aborted its takeoff when another jet crossed the runway in front of it, the Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday. Tribune News Service · Jan 15, 2023
FAA investigates close call between two planes at NY airport Officials are investigating a close call at a New York airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway as another was preparing for takeoff The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
The FAA is investigating a near-miss between two passenger planes at JFK airport A Delta Air Lines flight and an American Airlines flight averted a collision at the New York City airport Friday night. WEKU · Jan 15, 2023
Panicked audio captures moment two planes almost collide at JFK Airport, prompting FAA probe Air traffic controllers ‘noticed another aircraft crossing the runway in front of the departing jetliner,’ FAA says The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
Delta pilots union negotiators tentatively agree on new contract Pilots union negotiators at Delta Air Lines have finalized language for a tentative labor agreement, a key step toward a new contract that would give pilots an initial 18% pay increase. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
Delta reports $1.3 billion profit for 2022 Delta Air Lines reported a $1.3 billion profit for 2022, reaping the benefits of a strong rebound in travel and high air fares paid by consumers clamoring to return to the skies. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
The difference between points, miles, and cash back—plus some of the major benefits and drawbacks Credit card rewards can help you save big, but not all rewards cards are built equally. Here’s how to choose. Fortune · Jan 13, 2023
Delta has told staff they can no longer use their luxury Sky Clubs due to crowding Delta Air Line staff have been told they can't use the company's luxury Sky Club lounges unless they fork out for a ticket - even if they're for company business. Fortune · Jan 13, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023 During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short In March, a Frontier Airlines flight was headed from Phoenix to Las Vegas when a female passenger stopped breathing. The flight attendant yelled in the cabin for help.
Salon · Jan 10, 2023 Airline medical kits fall short Incomplete or insufficient medical kits, and the lackluster medical training of flight crews are raising questions
Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023 Airline offers free flights to people willing to adopt stray kittens Frontier Airlines has put a number of free tickets up for grabs for whichever kind animal loving person adopts kittens Frontier, Spirit and Delta from the Animal Foundation of Las Vegas
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023 In-flight wifi: the dream, the dismal reality and the future Airlines were so preoccupied with whether or not they could put wifi in the sky, they didn’t stop to think if they should – or, more precisely, if it was any good. As Delta prepares to become the next carrier to roll-out this inflight ‘perk’, Lucy Thackray looks into the…
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Delta says free Wi-Fi coming to many US flights next month Delta Air Lines says it will start providing free Wi-Fi for all passengers on most of its U.S. flights starting next month
The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2023 Delta workers accuse airline of ‘culture of fear’ amid attempts to unionize Workers face stagnant wages and short staffing despite the airline enjoying soaring profits coming out of the pandemic
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Frontier Airlines offers free flights to people who adopt stray kittens The tiny trio of cats have been named Frontier, Delta and Spirit
Fortune · Jan 5, 2023 During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short U.S. airlines have response plans for passengers who run into health issues in flight, but planes carry limited and sometimes incomplete medical supplies that can put travelers at risk.
Bangkok Post · Jan 4, 2023 Delta becomes country's biggest listed firm Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc has become the largest listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on optimism about demand for its server, cloud-storage and EV-charging products.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Delta is investigating a pilot for making anti-Pete Buttigieg comments A pilot in Atlanta blamed the transportation secretary for planes getting grounded in Florida
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Delta customer sparks debate for trolling Southwest as Delta Sky Club serves frozen espresso: ‘Some of us aren’t rich’ A video showing the Delta Sky Club has gone viral amid Southwest Airlines’ flight cancellation chaos