Delta Air Lines

American sets the scene for geek out on XLR — and at Cranky Dorkfest

For the second time in my #AvGeek career, there’s a premium transcon arms race kicking off. The 2010s saw the introduction of a totally overhauled United p.s. service, American’s launch of the dedicated transcon Airbus A321T, and Delta’s entry into the ring with widebody aircraft. The latter half of the 2020s saw this race restart....

Runway Girl Network•Becca Alkema4h ago

Delta Air Lines Unexpectedly Slashes This Route After 20+ Years: See Affected Flights Now

Delta's JFK–Dallas cut reflects a route that became redundant as LaGuardia grew and JFK's feeder network matured.

Simple Flying•Paul Hartley5h ago

• critical toward Delta Air Lines · 82%

Delta Air Lines Launches These 5 New Nonstop Routes In October: See Full List Now

They are from multiple hubs and focus cities. Find out more here!

Simple Flying•James Pearson22 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 99%

Delta Discontinues Seattle – Philadelphia in late-Nov 2026

Published at 1200PDT / 1900GMT 22SEP26 Delta during last weekend’s schedule update filed service changes on Seattle – Philadelphia route, as the carrier schedules last flight on 29NOV26 (Seattle departure). The Skyteam member serves this route on daily basis with Airbus A321neo. DL1114 SEA2138 – 0543+1PHL 32Q D DL2092 PHL0700 – 1005SEA 32Q D

Delta Air Lines May Scrap New 15-Hour Route Before 1st Departure: Here's Why

With Aramco facilities hit and travel warnings raised, Delta's inaugural A350 service faces intense operational scrutiny.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey22 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 94%

Delta expands position at LAX with largest-ever schedule

Next summer, Delta will operate the largest and most premium experience in its history at LAX. Together with its partners, Delta will offer more than 200 daily departures at the...

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan22 Sept

• favorable toward Delta Air Lines · 90%

Delta Air Lines Abruptly Cancels This Long Route After Just 6 Months: See Flights Now

Delta is ending this daily transcontinental link in November, despite only launching flights in May.

Simple Flying•Luke Bodell21 Sept

• critical toward Delta Air Lines · 95%

Delta Adds Monterey and Philadelphia Flights in LAX Expansion

Delta adds nonstop LAX flights to Monterey and Philadelphia, boosts seven US routes and expands lounges ahead of its largest Los Angeles summer schedule.

Delta Air Lines Passengers Sent To Emergency Room After Cabin Fumes Force Honolulu Diversion

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Simple Flying•Jack McGarity21 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 98%

Why Delta Air Lines Is Rebuilding Its Corporate Loyalty Program Around Companies Too Small To Have Travel Managers

The SkyTeam carrier is making some changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program for corporate travelers.

Simple Flying•Steven Walker20 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 98%

Expect higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds as ViaSat-3 F2 enters service

Passengers flying on several airlines across the Americas should expect to see reliably higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds now that Viasat’s ultra-high-capacity ViaSat-3 F2 (VS3 F2) geostationary satellite has officially entered service. In the Americas, Viasat counts Aeromexico, Azul, American, Breeze, Delta, JetBlue, LATAM, Southwest and United among its customers.  “Rollout on VS3 F2 is already...

Runway Girl Network•Mary Kirby19 Sept

Delta NS27 Los Angeles Domestic Service Expansion

Published at 0800PDT / 1500GMT 19SEP26 Delta during Northern summer 2027 season plans domestic network expansion at Los Angeles . In addition to previously announced Los Angeles – Newark 2 daily flights from 12APR27, the Skyteam member will also launch Los Angeles – Philadelphia route on 07JUN27, on board Airbus A321neo on daily basis. DL1114 LAX2140 – 0550+1PHL 32Q D DL2092 PHL0700 – 1000LAX 32Q D Also announced on Friday 18SEP26, Delta will expand frequencies on 7 routes during Northern summer 2027 season. Los Angeles – Boston eff 06MAY27 Increase from 4 to 5 daily, additional flight operated by A321neo instead of 757-200 Los Angeles – Cincinnati eff 11JUL27 Increase from 1 to 2 daily, A321neo Los Angeles – Houston eff 11JUL27 Increase from 2 to 3 daily, A319 Los Angeles – Raleigh/Durham eff 12APR27 Increase from 1 to 2 daily, 737-900ER Los Angeles – San Antonio eff 11JUL27 Increase from 2 to 3 daily, A319 Los Angeles – San Diego eff 07JUN27 Increase from 4 to 5 daily, Embraer E175 (Skywest) Los Angeles – Seattle eff 11JUL27 Increase from 7 to 8 daily, additional flight operated by A321neo

How Much Does It Cost Delta Air Lines To Operate A Boeing 767 For 1 Hour In 2026?

Delta's Boeing 767 can cost thousands less to fly than some newer widebodies, so why is the aging jet becoming harder to justify?

Simple Flying•Antonio Di Trapani19 Sept

• critical toward Boeing · 78%

Delta’s New LAX Schedule Is Huge… So Is Its “Premium” Word Count!

Delta is expanding aggressively at LAX with new routes and added frequencies — and reminding everyone, repeatedly, just how premium it all is.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Sept

Delta Air Lines Planning To Open Minneapolis–St. Paul Airbus A350 Base In Early 2027

Delta's deeper MSP footprint could unlock seasonal long haul links and modernize aircraft on key transatlantic flights.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey18 Sept

• favorable toward Delta Air Lines · 78%

Delta Air Lines Adds 3 New Routes & 7 Flight Increases In Major LAX Expansion

Delta’s latest expansion adds Philadelphia and Monterey while pushing its Los Angeles schedule beyond 200 daily departures.

Simple Flying•Paul Hartley18 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 98%

Just 48% Full: Delta Air Lines' Emptiest Routes From Its Atlanta Hub

Despite Atlanta being a very busy airport for Delta, it would not be expected to fill every seat on every flight.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman18 Sept

• neutral toward Delta Air Lines · 91%

Delta Adds New Routes, Flights

The carrier is growing its network on the West Coast.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile18 Sept

Delta Air Lines’ Inflight WiFi Speeds Expected To Be Boosted Thanks To Viasat’s New Satellite

An exciting step forward for onboard connectivity.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman18 Sept

• favorable toward Delta Air Lines · 82%

The Widebody Quietly Replacing The Boeing 767 On Delta Air Lines' Transatlantic Routes

Replacing a versatile widebody like the Boeing 767 is no mean feat.

Simple Flying•Josh Lamb17 Sept

• favorable toward Boeing · 66%