The Latest Breaking News from Delta

Hundreds of flights canceled over Memorial Day weekend

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has canceled hundreds of flights over Memorial Day weekend as bad weather and staffing issues stretched the carrier’s resources thin.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Why is Delta cutting flights and what should I do if my journey is cancelled?

US carrier says it is cutting departures to ‘build additional resilience in our system and improve operational reliability’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Delta Air Lines launches inaugural A321neo flight

Delta Air Lines’ first Airbus A321neo completed its inaugural flight recently from Boston Logan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer

If you haven't booked your summer vacation plans, you are already too late to snag the best deals, according to travel experts

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Corporate ‘wokeness’ is not a path to social change

When practiced by corporations under pressure from vocal customers, employees or even investors, woke capitalism often incentivizes high-noise, low-cost signaling rather than actual cultural changes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022

Delta cutting flights due to staffing, COVID-19, weather disruptions

Flight cancellations and short-staffing are already marring the start of the busy summer travel season, as Delta Air Lines warned of disruptions to flights over Memorial Day weekend and announced cuts to its flight schedule due to operational challenges.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

'Woke Capitalism' Does Not Advance Social Justice

It incentivizes high-noise, low-cost signaling rather than actual cultural changes.

Reason · May 26, 2022

This refreshing airline amenity is making a comeback

Many airlines, including Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have resumed full beverage, alcohol and in-flight meal services since cutting refreshment offerings early on in the pandemic

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

New mock aircraft at Minnesota offers passengers a training flight without leaving the ground

MINNEAPOLIS — Now boarding at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's main terminal: a commercial "aircraft cabin" where passengers can practice putting luggage in overhead bins and inserting the buckle and pulling the strap tight.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022

Airline passenger satisfaction declines in JD Power ranking

The frustrations of congested airport terminals and crowded planes are returning on top of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022