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  • DOT set to deny Delta, Virgin Blue Group immunity for transpacific alliance Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:58PMUS Dept. of Transportation yesterday tentatively decided to reject an application for antitrust immunity for services between the US and Australia from Delta Air Lines and affiliates of the Virgin Blue Group including Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue units in Australia and New Zealand.
  • World/nation briefs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:49PMA small plane crashed and burst into flames on a street in a residential neighborhood in Henderson, killing one person aboard and badly injuring three others. Police said two males and two females were aboard the single-engine Piper when it crashed just south of Las Vegas.
  • Minnesota Twins announce bidding is underway on Shooting Star Quilt auction Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:14PMIn response to the F-4 tornado that hit Wadena on June 17th, the Twins Wives Organization will donate the quilt's proceeds to help rebuild the town's baseball field.
  • Regional carriers jettison 50-seat planes Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines Inc. are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly. By 2015, U.S. airlines will have about 200 jets with 50 or fewer seats, down from... Delta Air Lines - Airline - United States - Aviation - United Airlines
  • Delta launches new flight from Liberia to U.S. Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:09PMDelta Air Lines Inc. has launched a new flight from the U.S. to Liberia, becoming the first American carrier to serve the...
  • Unemployment claims drop for second straight week Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:09PMThe number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn't prompting widespread job cuts.
  • Recession talk quieted by improving economic data Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:03PMWASHINGTON (AP) - The feeble economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with mildly positive reports on jobs, store sales and housing.
  • U.S. Jobless Claims Drop, Retail Sales Rise Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:44PMData shows jobless claims drop, retail sales rise
  • More travelers turning to smartphones Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:39PMTravel suppliers and the online agencies that sell their bookings are targeting a new breed of jet setter who cannot be bothered booking trips in advance. Travel - Smartphone - Business - Recreation - Hospitality
  • Ryanair's O'Leary Ponders One-Euro Toilets, Standing Passengers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PM“Why does every plane have two pilots?” asks Michael O’Leary , chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc , the largest low-cost airline in Europe. Wearing sneakers, jeans, and an off-the-rack short-sleeved shirt, O’Leary is pontificating in his office at the company’s headquarters on the outskirts of Dublin Airport.
  • Recession Talk Quieted by Improving Jobs Report Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:00PMData Reports Indicate That the Economy Continues to Grow
  • Delta to refurbish 747-400 interiors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:57PMDelta Air Lines said Thursday it will equip all of its 16 747-400s with "new fully horizontal flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabin and new economy class seats featuring personal, on-demand entertainment."
  • Improved reports on jobless claims, housing temper fears of double-dip recession Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:43PMWASHINGTON - The feeble U.S. economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with mildly positive reports on jobs, store sales and housing.
  • Stocks closed mixed today, but the monthly results were unequivocally gruesome Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:46PMThe month of August wrapped up in chaotic fashion today, with stocks rocketing back and forth across the breakeven line throughout the session...( Read More )
  • Woman Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:34PMResults from an autopsy on the woman involved in the shooting at the Delta Air Lines maintenance facility on Monday show she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
  • Gearing Up Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:28PMA column by Langley Advance reporter Matthew Claxton, a member of this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley ride taking place Sept. 23 to Oct. 1.
  • Dutch prosecutors hold two men on "terror" suspicion Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:25PMDutch authorities detained two Yemeni men at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on suspicion of terrorist conspiracy after a tip-off from the United States
  • 2 airlines to make extra payments in Atlanta Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:13PMATLANTA (AP)- Two airlines have agreed to make supplementary terminal rental payments of $30 million over four years to support bond financing for the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson A...
  • Autopsy: McDonough woman killed herself at Delta facility Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:01PMAutopsy: McDonough woman killed herself at Delta facility
  • Autopsy: McDonough woman committed suicide in Delta Air Lines employee parking lot Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:41PMAutopsy: McDonough woman committed suicide in Delta Air Lines employee parking lot
  • Dutch prosecutors hold two men on "terror" suspicion Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:41PMAMSTERDAM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dutch authorities detained two Yemeni men at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on suspicion of terrorist conspiracy after a tip-off from the United States, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
  • Option players have rarely been more bearish on MMM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:16PM3M Company (MMM) announced on Monday that it plans to acquire Cogent Inc. (COGT), a manufacturer of fingerprint identification systems for governments and civilian companies, for %24943 million...( Read More )
  • 1 Dead After Police Confrontation Near Airport Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:30AMAuthorities say a woman is dead after a confrontation with police outside a Delta Air Lines facility near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • Gogo Inflight Internet Reaches 1,000 Aircraft; Offering Wi-Fi to Millions of Travelers Every Week Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMAlready enabling Internet access on more flights than any other service in the world, Aircell today announced it has installed Gogo® Inflight Internet on its 1,000th aircraft.  The Delta Air Lines DC-9 will make its connected flight today from Detroit.
  • Emirates denies plan to buy stake in American Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:45AMEmirates Airline said Monday it has no plan to acquire a stake in AMR Corp., denying speculation of a linkup with the parent of American Airlines.
  • Emirates’ Clark says buying AMR stake makes no sense Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:02AMAirline chief's comments deny speculation of link up with American Airlines parent.
  • Woman shot, killed at Delta facility Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:08AMA woman was shot and killed on Monday afternoon at a Delta Technical Operations Center, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to a public information officer for the Clayton County Police Department.
  • Central Texas Digest: Austin airport traffic rises 5 percent in July; manufacturing activity slows in Texas Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:20PMCentral Texas Digest: Austin airport traffic rises 5 percent in July; manufacturing activity slows in Texas
  • World's major airlines saw 2Q gain Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:10PMThe International Air Transport Association says 47 major carriers it monitors to assess the industry's financial health reported a net profit of $3.9 billion.
  • House Transportation Chairman: UA/CO merger 'counter to the promise of deregulation' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:12PMCalling the US Dept. of Justice's clearance of the proposed United Airlines-Continental Airlines merger "regrettable," House of Representatives Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) said "it may be time for Congress to rethink its vote in 1978" to deregulate the US airline industry.
  • Passenger dies onboard flight Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:57PMATLANTA - DELTA Air Lines says a 57-year-old passenger was found dead aboard a flight from Nigeria to Atlanta. Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said an autopsy determined Aolatou Assani died of ovarian cancer.
  • PBIA concourse closed briefly after bomb threat, evacuation Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:03PMPassengers in Palm Beach International Airport's Concourse C were evacuated and left waiting about an hour on Monday as officials checked out a bomb threat on a JetBlue flight.
  • 1 dead after police confrontation near airport Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:47PMAssociated Press - August 30, 2010 6:34 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say a woman is dead after a confrontation with police outside a Delta Air Lines facility near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...
  • PBIA concourse re-opens after bomb threat Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:45PMConcourse C at Palm Beach International Airport was re-opened Monday evening after authorities investigated a possible bomb threat.
  • Police fatally shoot 1 near airport Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMAssociated Press - August 30, 2010 5:44 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Police shot and killed a woman who authorities believe was looking for a Delta Air Lines employee outside a maintenance facility...
  • Delta Shooting Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:56PMDelta Air Lines officials say there has been a shooting near the airline's chief maintenance operations center in Atlanta.   Clayton County police say one woman is dead following an incident at an address on Aviation Boulevard, where Delta has a facility, but they would not confirm whether it was the same location.   In a statement to The Associated Press, Delta says no Delta employees were ...
  • Travel Troubleshooter: Sour turn for a honeymoon Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:14AMQuestion: My wife and I recently booked a honeymoon in Costa Rica through Apple Vacations. On the morning we were supposed to leave, our flights on Delta Air Lines were canceled, and they didn't have any other flights until two days later.
  • Justice Dept signs off on United-Continental deal Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:46PMThe Justice Department said Friday that it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal that would combine United and Continental into the world's largest airline.
  • United and Continental deal cleared for take off Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:03PMNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that it has closed an investigation into the proposed merger of United and Continental, paving the way for the airlines to unite later this year.
  • Justice Department approves United, Continental merger Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:37AMMINNEAPOLIS — The Justice Department said Friday that it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal that would combine United and Continental into the worlds largest airline. To win that approval, the airlines had to open the door t...
  • Feds OK United-Continental merger Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:16AMUnited and Continental airlines moved a big step closer to their proposed combination on Friday, with the Justice Department saying it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal.
  • McFadden upset with Delta ... Air Lines Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:16AMBrian McFadden has launched into against US-based Delta Air Lines, calling their staff “stupid” and writing on his Twitter page, “F**k you Delta Airlines”.
  • Beyonce and Jay-Z have fun in Med sun Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:15AMBeyonce and Jay-Z have been spotted partying in the south of France, as they enjoy a luxurious holiday on the Mediterranean.
  • Delta adds N.C. route dropped by American Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:58AMPort Columbus will again get nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina. Delta Air Lines is planning to add service seven months after American Airlines dropped the route.
  • 'Day1' broadcasts boil down values to essentials Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:43AMATLANTA, Georgia -- Getting down to business, Atlanta is as American as pecan pie with Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, CNN and Home Depot among many other big companies.
  • Delta expanding service at RDU Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:41AMRALEIGH (MCT) — Delta Air Lines continues to expand its service at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with plans to add nonstop flights to five new destinations Nov. 1. read more
  • Latest News Update on georgia Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:19AMGeorgia: UN concerned over evictions of displaced persons New York, Aug 26 : The United Nations refugee agency has expressed concern about the eviction by police in Georgia, during the months of July and August, of hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from State-owned buildings in the capital, Tbilisi.
  • Jet misses runway, crashes in China; 42 killed Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:59PMBEIJING—A Chinese passenger jet overshot a fog-shrouded runway in the country's northeast and burst into flames Tuesday, killing 42 people and injuring 49 others, state media said.
  • 2 families settle wrongful-death lawsuits over Continental plane crash near Buffalo Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:58PMfile photoFirefighters look over the wreckage of Continental Flight 3407 after crashing into a suburban Buffalo home and erupting into flames on Feb. 12. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two families agreed to settle wrongful-death lawsuits over the crash of Continental Airlines...
  • Jet misses runway, crashes in China; 49 rescued Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:45PMA Chinese passenger jet has overshot a runway in the country's northeast and burst into flames, but state television said 49 of the 91 people onboard had been rescued. The fate of the remaining passengers is unclear. read more