Delta Airways News
- Airlines in Middle East must focus on ancillary revenues Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:30AMDubai: Middle East airlines will need to increase extra charges for food, second checked bags, choosing seats and WiFi on board to help boost profits at a time of spiralling oil prices and political unrest, a market expert said.
- Times In-Depth: What runway extension means to Erie Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:13PMErie International Airport is extending its runway -- all the way toward Atlanta; Orlando, Fla.; and Cancun, Mexico. After decades of planning for a longer runway, construction on the final project began in June.
- Baggy Pants Bring No Charges Against College Football Player Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:04AMCalifornia Officials Decline To File Charges After Player Was Removed From A Plane Charges will not be filed against that college football player who was removed from a US Airways flight after boarding a plane in San Francisco wearing baggy pants.
- Destin, Fla.: Seaside destination has 'the total package' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:15AMIt was not so long ago that Destin, Fla., about halfway between Pensacola and Panama City on the Gulf of Mexico , was the kind of place where life was slow and easy.
- The Floodgates Open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhile we officially started earnings season this week, things will get very busy next week as 108 S&P 500 firms are due to report.
- The right fliers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:48PMComfort issues and excessive fees are sore points for air travelers, and are among the major reasons many are traveling less, according to Consumer Reports’ recent survey of almost 15,000 passengers.
- Tips can ease your traveling at any time of year Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:00PMI have tips for you that will ease your travels, whether you're traveling during the busy summer season or any time of year.
- Major airlines boosting airfares Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:08PMSome of the nation's largest airlines said Friday they raised fares by up to $10 per round trip, the first broad increase in three months...
- Mix of big, small jets a hazard at busy airports Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:05PMCapt. Chesley Sullenberger offers insight on ground traffic woes following the collision of two Delta jets in Boston
- United and Delta are raising prices for US flights by up to $10 per round trip Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:52PMDALLAS - Some of the largest U.S. airlines said Friday they raised fares by up to $10 per round trip, the first broad increase in three months.
- After pause, airlines seeking to raise fares again Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:46PM(07-15) 14:15 PDT DALLAS (AP) -- Some of the nation's largest airlines are raising fares by up to $10 per round trip, the first broad increase in three months. Sister airlines United and Continental raised prices on... Presented By: Helping the first responders respond 25% faster in the City of Madrid. Helping the first responders respond 25% faster in the City of Madrid. To put emergency ...
- Airlines Seek to Raise Fares Again Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:33PMSome of the nation's largest airlines are raising fares by up to $10 per round trip, the first broad increase in three months.
- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. Releases June Performance Data Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:00PMPinnacle Airlines Corp. today released capacity and operational results for its subsidiaries for June 2011.
- Passenger planes collide on runway at Logan Airport Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06AMFederal authorities are investigating a scary runway collision between two passenger planes preparing for takeoff at Logan Airport.
- Passenger traffic climbing at airport Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:11AMPassenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport rose 14 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago.
- Jet strikes smaller commuter plane at Logan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:43PMA large Delta jet preparing to take off at Logan International Airport for a trip to Amsterdam Thursday night struck a smaller jet, slicing through its tail and leaving at least one passenger injured, authorities and passengers said.
- Airports to test expedited security for some fliers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:01PMFederal authorities plan to launch a pilot program at four U.S. airports this year that will allow pre-qualified passengers to pass through security checkpoints more swiftly, the Transportation Security Administration said on Thursday.
- Pilot program to speed security checks for some air travelers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:00PMPilot program to speed security checks for some air travelers
- Government to test prescreening of airline passengers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:31PMThis fall the system will be for a few thousand of Delta's frequent fliers and others in three government programs.
- MIA Becomes Test Site For New Express TSA Screening Program Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:20PMMiami International Airport is one of four sites that will be testing a new pre-screening program that will allow for certain travelers to receive expedited service at TSA checkpoints.
- Expedited screening to be tested at 4 airports Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:15PMFORT WORTH, Texas – Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole said Thursday that the government is poised to conduct a pilot program that will allow some travelers to proceed through expedited screening. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will be testing the government’s new “trusted traveler” program at four major airports this fall. “Enhancing identity-based screening is another ...
- Trusted-traveler program coming to DFW Airport this fall Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:50PMAmerican Airlines and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport will be part of the government's new "trusted traveler" airport security program this fall.
- Faster aiport screening procedure to be tested Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:59PMNew program represents the Obama administration's first attempt at a more risk-based, intelligence-driven passenger screening program that could respond to travelers' complaints
- Gov’t To Test Risk-Based Airport Screening At DFW Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe TSA will test a program to pre-screen a small group of select air travelers, including some at DFW Int'l Airport, who volunteer more personal information about themselves so they can be vetted to get faster screening at airport checkpoints.
- 'Most hated' firms in the U.S. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:20PMThree companies with strong Charlotte ties aren't getting a lot of love these days - just the opposite, in fact.
- Delta, AT&T, Cox among most hated companies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:07PMThree Metro Atlanta firms are represented in the new list of America's most-hated companies.
- Meet America's king of airline fees Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:10PMSpirit Airlines is the frat boy of the airline industry, known for provocative ads and a no-apologies attitude. But its CEO is more like the captain of a marching band.
- BERMUDAS ENDLESS SUMMER PROMOTION ENCOURAGES TRAVELERS TO BRING A FRIEND TO PARADISE IN THE ATLANTIC Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:43AMNEW YORK The Bermuda Department of Tourism is inviting vacationers to extend their summer fun on Bermudas pink sands through October this year with the launch of the islands Endless Summer Promotion. The Endless Summer offer is available for booking now through October 25, with travel dates from August 23 through October 31, 2011.Travelers have a variety of ways to save: Those...
- Come On, Feel the Love: LADWP Among 19 Most Hated Companies in America Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:18AMWait, the love isn't flowing for the Los Angeles Department Water and Power, with their excellent and responsive customer service, their easy-to-read bills, and their ever-increasing rates? Yep. Not so much. The LADWP has been ranked by Business Insider as #13 out of the #19 most-hated companies in the nation. Ouch. [ more › ]
- This isn't the airline I signed up for Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:01AMWhen I worked at America West, we had a codesharing partnership with Continental. Friends would call me, confused.
- Study: E-C airport has big economic impact Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:12PMA government study shows the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport generates more annual economic activity than all but two other airports in New York state.
- Community briefs, west county: Bike ride will help Wounded Warriors Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:22PMBlack Robes MC of Camarillo will hold its second annual Wounded Warrior Spaghetti Blues Ride on July 16. The event will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at Simi Valley Harley-Davidson , 6190 Condor Drive in Moorpark.
- Community briefs, east county: Event to include gourmet food trucks Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:02PMThe Sumac L-STEM Academy, 6050 Calmfield Ave., will have a Food Truck Fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.
- Can American Airlines Afford $15 Billion Worth of New Planes? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:09PMAmerican Airlines parent AMR Corp looks to spend close to $15 billion in adding 250 new aircrafts to its fleet.
- Marc Yaggi: Spills Happen Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:17PMDespite bland assurances from big oil that they're doing all they can to make things right in the Gulf, impacts from the industry on our people and ecosystems are vast.
- Delta, Saudis deny accusations of discrimination Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:44PMThe Saudi government wants you to know: It doesn’t ban visits by Jews. Whether the Saudis make travel difficult for Jews, particularly when it comes to those who have Israeli stamps on their passports or come carrying religious items like tefillin, is another question entirely.
- Split The Booty: American Airlines Takes International, US Airways Takes Domestic Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:47PMAs airlines report their June traffic numbers, American Airlines released its data showing it grew t
- Interview: Delta CEO Richard Anderson Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:16PMNew York - In the midst of investing $100 million in its website platform, Delta Airlines has no plans to sell its Economy Comfort international seating outside direct channels. "We want to control the packaging of our brand and the distribution of our brand," said Delta CEO Richard Anderson last week in an interview here with BTN senior editor Jay Boehmer. Anderson also touched on corporate ...
- Traffic up at Pittsburgh International for 14th straight month Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:58PMFINDLAY TWP. -- Eight airlines reported an increase in traffic in May 2011 from the same month the year before, helping Pittsburgh International Airport to an increase in passenger traffic for the 14t
- Have a business large or small? Be sure you get double dip frequent flier points Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:41PMAirlines value business travelers because they travel frequently and pay higher fares. While frequent flyer programs were started a few decades ago to reward the loyalty of individual travelers, airlines have created new loyalty programs for small and large businesses to encourage their fealty.
- American Express points -- transfer or keep? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:01AMIf you're sitting on a batch of American Express "Membership Rewards" points, two key deadlines are approaching: July 31 is the last date you can transfer points to British Airways with a 50 percent bonus and Sept. 30 is the last date you can transfer points to Continental, for future use in the combined merged Continental-United, or transfer points to Delta for a 50 percent bonus. Of course ...
- DWP among the most hated companies in the U.S. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:36PMMark Lacter: Common DWP complaints include billing problems and proposed rate hikes.
- Republic Airways Reports June 2011 Traffic Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:21PMINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings releases consolidated traffic for June 2011.
- Jets might replace prop planes for Syracuse-New York City route Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:56AMChange depends on federal OK for deal with U.S. Airways and Delta, officials said.
- Fare of the Day: Boston to London $670 RT including all taxes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:02AMFly from Boston to London Heathrow for $670 round-trip, nonstop, including all taxes, on British Airways.
- Schumer to push for Delta-U.S. Airways deal during visit to Syracuse Hancock International Airport Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:11AMAirlines would swap flight slots at New York, Washington airports
- Thai bourse leads 23 listed firms to join overseas roadshows Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:04PMÇѹ·Õè 4 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2554 07:00 ¹. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) holds roadshows in London, European countries, Singapore and Malaysia on July 4-11, 2011 to highlight investment opportunities in the Thai capital market and affirm the country’s strong economic growth.
- US airline workforce up 2% in April Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:04PMUS Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that US airlines employed 2% more workers in April compared to the same month last year. BTS said two network airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, decreased employment. Delta Air Lines reported 4.5% more workers in April 2011 than in April 2010. Continental Airlines, which now includes employees that formerly worked for Continental ...
- Business class to Paris for an economy class fare Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:08AMOpenSkies, the all business class airline that flies between New York and Washington to Paris, has two super offers for those of you who like to fly to in comfort without paying a lot of cash. First, there's a promo code offer. Plug in JULY200 in the promo code box and you'll get $200 off of their normal fares. But wait, there's more, as they say on the TV! OpenSkies is also having a fare sale.
- Road to SLO County success paved with tourists Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:40AMSan Luis Obispo County’s tourism industry is rebounding. With the economy slowly turning the corner, some consumers are feeling less anxious about spending, and that bodes well for vacation destinations along the Central Coast.