Delta Flights News
- Allegiant Air To Fly More Frequently To Long Beach, Calif. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:03AMAllegiant Travel Co. has added to the airline industry fad of boosting service to Southern California. The company said Tuesday that its discount flier, Allegiant Air, would start four more flights a week between Las Vegas and Long Beach starting Sept.
- Small Towns Could Suffer From Delta Cutbacks Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:12AMFacing mounting cost pressures, including the cost of fuel and losing some $14 million a year, Delta plans to cut flights to small cities that are not profitable for it anymore.
- Concerns for Delta's plans to drop flights Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:35PMALPENA - Jen McNamara flies regularly from the Alpena County Regional Airport. She has concerns about how Delta Air Lines' plans to drop flights from Alpena will affect her ability to work effectively.
- Small towns could be hit hard by Delta cutbacks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:22PMSioux City, Iowa, had a recent concert with Elton John and Cee Lo Green.
- Delta wants cutbacks. Is Albany affected? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:49PMALBANY, GA -- Anyone who travels by plane knows flying the friendly skies isn't cheap. But it's not just expensive for passengers, for airlines it costs a lot to put planes in the air.
- The Capital of the Caspian Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:24PMASTRAKHAN — While the Russian word for “tomato” may be masculine, Astrakhan natives tag an “a” on the end, switching the gender.
- Southwest, AirTran Put Fall Travel on Sale Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:22PMDALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines Co. and its AirTran subsidiary launched new sales on Tuesday for travel during late summer and the typically sl...
- Southwest, AirTran launch fare sale for fall to fill their planes during off-season Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:29PMDALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines Co. and its AirTran subsidiary launched new sales on Tuesday for travel during late summer and the typically slower fall season.
- BC-US--Travel-Brief-Airlines-Fare Sales, US Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:39PMBC-US--Travel-Brief-Airlines-Fare Sales, US
- Frequent flier programs not for everyone Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:14AMSCOTT MAYEROWITZ NEW YORK -- They lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line.
- Airport will see flight changes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:52AMESCANABA - The Delta County Airport will see some changes in Delta Airlines flights this fall, following an announcement by the airline that it will adjust services in 24 small cities.
- Delta Hits Key Milestones in $1.2 Billion JFK Construction Project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:16AMDelta Air Lines is on schedule with the $1.2 billion expansion of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport where the structural steel frame of the Concourse B extension is now visible.
- Delta to cut services as it retires fleet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:02AMDelta Airlines officials have confirmed plans to reduce or eliminate service in 24 small markets throughout the midwest.
- Nigeria: Asaba Airport Opens for Commercial Flights Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:26AMAsaba Airport commence commercial flights to and from Asaba, the capital of Delta State, last week following the successful installation of necessary navigational and operational facilities at the airport, the state Commissioner for Information, Chike C. Ogeah has said.
- Civil Air cadets attend summer encampment Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:15AMOn June 25, five Huntsville Civil Air Patrol cadets arrived at Camp Swift in Bastrop for the 2011 Summer Encampment. Zachary Brenton, Blake Davidson, Garrett Ferguson, Tommy Loosier, and William Wallace had no idea what was in store for them.
- Delta to cut flights to 3 South Dakota cities Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:27PMDelta Airlines recently announced they will cut flights in 24 cities. The cities of Pierre, Watertown, and Aberdeen regional airports are just a few of those affected.
- ULA Inks Deal With NASA To Study Man-Rating Atlas V Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:07PMCAPE CANAVERAL Fla. — NASA is looking for a few good rockets – that’s right, plural. While it continues to review the Space Launch System or SLS – it has inked a non-funded agreement with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to utilize the Denver-based firm’s Atlas V rockets to send astronauts into orbit. The announcement was [...]
- 24 Small Towns May Lose Air Service Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:16PMDelta Air Lines says half-full planes and the high cost of fuel are leading it to reduce service to rural America.
- Changes likely for some U.P. airports Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:23PMDelta Airlines may pull out of Iron Mountain and reduce service in Escanaba.
- MSP to deliver food, drinks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:59PMMAC vote means Delta and a concession partner will overhaul Concourse G in return for lower rent.
- Today in the Sky chat: Is Spirit's growth as haphazard as it seems? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:46PMThe question window is now open for this week's chat. Submit your question by going to the chat link and typing your question there. (Do not ...
- Delta to Scrap Unprofitable Routes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:40PMDelta Air Lines plans to curtail its services to 24 small cities due to soft demand there.
- Delta jet hits plane on runway Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:04PMA collision between two airliners on a taxiway at Logan International Airport is now considered serious enough for National Transportation Safety Board investigators to get involved.
- Delta seeks to end 24 rural routes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:24AMDelta Air Lines Inc. announced Friday that it is looking to drop overall non-profitable flights to 24 small cities throughout the middle of the United States, including routes to Pellston Regional Airport.
- Delta looks to drop Ford Airport Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20AMMINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines plans to shrink its flying to small cities in the nation's midsection, including Iron Mountain-Kingsford, saying it can't make money on flights that have occupancy rates that are too lo.
- Delta’s small-city route exit could impact SLC Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:05AMDelta’s small-city route exit could impact SLC By JOHN KEAHEY The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 18, 2011 08:55AM MDT Delta Air Lines Inc. is looking to drop money-losing flights in 24 small cities, putting some localities at risk of losing air service altogether. The carrier’s list of endangered routes includes two daily flights between Salt Lake City and Butte, Mont., served by Delta partner ...
- Man allegedly tried to fly to L.A. using fake papers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:12AMU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents arrested at the Saipan International Airport on Friday a Chinese national who allegedly tried to check-in for an outbound flight to Los Angeles, California, via Narita, Japan, using fake documents.
- NASA Releases Book About Psychology Of Human Spaceflight Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:05AMExamines What Factors Affect Astronauts During Long Duration Space Flights NASA's History Program Office is releasing a new book that examines the different psychological factors that affect astronauts during space travel, especially long-duration missions.
- Worlds First Scheduled Passenger Flights Burning Biofuel Commence Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:04AMLufthansa, Airbus Say It Is A Significant Step Forward Towards Sustainable Aviation Lufthansa says it has launched the world's first ever daily commercial passenger flights using biofuel.
- Nigeria: Ripples Over Al Qaeda Planned Base in Nation - Govt Debunks Claim - Experts Examine Alleged Bid Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:49AMQaeda's alleged plan to set up a command and control base in Nigeria is creating diplomatic ripples as Nigeria debunked the claim, last week, insisting that country is not a safe haven for anarchist groups. Indications, however, emerged that the pro-jihadist group may have chosen to set up its operational base in Nigeria in its terrorist war with America and the Western countries.
- Goings on About Town: Night Life Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:14PMPageBreak -- ROCK AND POP Musicians and night-club proprietors live complicated lives; it’s advisable to check in advance to confirm engagements. B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL 237 W. 42nd St. (212-997-4144)—July 25: Although recordings of pioneering Delta bluesmen like Robert . . .
- Is flying free worth it? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:57PMNEW YORK — They lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line. But are frequent-flier programs really worthwhile?
- Delta seeks to drop service to Ford Airport Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:50PMMINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines plans to shrink its flying to small cities in the nation's midsection, including Iron Mountain-Kingsford, saying it can't make money on flights that have occupancy rates that are too lo.
- Astrakhan: The Capital of the Caspian Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:04PMASTRAKHAN — While the Russian word for "tomato" may be masculine, Astrakhan natives tag an "a" on the end, switching the gender.
- Airline CEO not sorry for bold fees, ads Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:33AMLow-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will arrive in Portland Sept. 22
- Shannon airport shuts after plane incident Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:58AMShannon airport has been closed until later this afternoon following an incident with a plane there.
- Shannon Airport re-opens after plane incident Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:58AMShannon Airport has re-opened following an incident earlier with a plane.
- Airlines offer seat sale for Asian flights Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:49AMMANILA, Philippines - (1st UPDATE) Three local airlines are offering discounted fares on flights to selected Asian destinations.
- Airlines use wine to reel in travelers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17AMDelta Air Lines' master sommelier Andrea Robinson opened up bottle after bottle of white and red wine from France, Italy, Australia, the U.S. and other parts of the world.
- Delta says it can't afford to do business in Sioux City Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:00AMSioux Gateway's only air carrier is asking for money from the federal government to stay in town. The airline was quite candid Friday, saying they would pull out if they don't get a federal subsidy.
- Airline may drop service to small cities Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:48PMMINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines is shrinking its flying to small cities in the nation's midsection, saying it can't make money on flights that are sometimes completely empty.
- The 2 sides of air travel programs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:27PMThey lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line. But are frequent-flier programs really worthwhile? Miles programs sound simple enough.
- Klobuchar asks Delta to reconsider dropping flights Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:41PMA Minnesota senator wrote a letter to Delta officials urging them to continue service to greater Minnesota airports.
- Delta to cut service to some smaller US markets Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:50PMATLANTA, Jul 15 (Reuters) Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it would pull service in some smaller U.S. markets to stem $14 million in annual losses associated with such flights.
- Delta may drop flights to 5 Minn. communities Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:33PMDelta Air Lines Inc. is looking to drop money-losing flights to 24 small cities, including 5 communities in greater Minnesota.
- What a difference two decades makes: Vision Airlines has grown from Grand Canyon tours to international low-cost carrier Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:00PMVision Airlines is the newest low-cost air carrier at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport, offering direct flights to 15 cities and several others by connections.
- What a difference two decades has made for Vision Airlines Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:50PMVision Airlines is the newest low-cost air carrier at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport, offering direct flights to 15 cities and several others by connections.Although it does not have the name recognition of a Delta, United or Southwest, Vision is not a fly-by-night carrier that came out...
- Delta to Cancel Service to 5 Minnesota Cities Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:26PMDelta Airlines is stopping flights to 24 small cities because it’s reportedly losing $14 million a year on those flights. The company added that on average these flights are only 52 percent full.
- Delta may drop flights to Hibbing, International Falls Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:10PMMINNEAPOLIS
- Report says Delta Air Lines could drop service at five Michigan airports but Flint flights not at risk Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:06PMDelta Air Lines could cut service to five Michigan cities along with 19 others across the nation, according to this report at examiner.com.