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Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

June 23, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Earlier this month, Delta unveiled its first refurbished Boeing 777-200 featuring the carrier’s new business and premium economy classes. The airline operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 777-200s, with ten Long Range (LR) variants and

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Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

June 15, 2018 Samuel Chen

Delta announced that the airline would be adding nonstop service to Osaka-Kansai (KIX), Japan, from Seattle (SEA), beginning in 2019. Delta currently offers service from Osaka to Honolulu daily. When the Seattle to Osaka route

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The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

June 13, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Following the success of the Boeing 757-200, the Boeing 757-300 was originally launched in 1996 as a way to provide a narrowbody alternative to the Boeing 767-200 and McDonnell-Douglas MD-10. The aircraft would have the

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Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

May 22, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Oftentimes, passengers who are stuck with the middle seat on an airplane are considered the unlucky ones. From battling over armrests, missing out on the views of the ground below, and being squished between to

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

April 30, 2018 Daniel Morley

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced the introduction of a basic economy fare for its passengers. The announcement was made during an earnings call earlier this week. The new fare class will be called “Saver Fare,”

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A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

April 24, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to sponsorships with organizations and foundations, airlines tend to keep most of their work behind-the-scenes as they donate time and money to various caregiving organizations around their community. However, there are sometimes

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A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

The East Coast’s commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent

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Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

April 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 and set an upbeat tone for the entire industry. The airline had an operating revenue of $9.76 billion and a net income of

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Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

April 11, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Facing numerous challenges and opportunities, leaders of airlines oftentimes come from different backgrounds. Some may rise through the ranks of the airlines while some may be pulled from other industries. These varying backgrounds also impact

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: North Central Airlines

March 22, 2018 Daniel Morley

North Central Airlines was founded in 1939 as the aviation arm of the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company. Based in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the airline started by using a small Waco biplane for company use. In

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Delta Announces Domestic Route Additions from Salt Lake City and Boston

March 21, 2018 Samuel Chen

Delta announced Tuesday morning that the airline will begin service between the airline’s hub at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and El Paso, Texas, beginning October 1. The flight will be operated by a

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Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

March 1, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aeromexico will begin nonstop flights between Leon (BJX) and Detroit (DTW) from April 30, in cooperation with its SkyTeam alliance partner Delta Air Lines. The daily roundtrip flights between the Motor City and the Central

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Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

February 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

As the Gulf carriers continue to grow their fleets and expand their route networks, U.S. carriers continue to pursue their agendas in reversing the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab

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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

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ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

January 26, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an unexpected and shocking outcome, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously in favor of Canadian builder Bombardier, stating that the 108-seat CS100 does not represent a threat to the sales of Boeing’s 737-700.

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American and Delta Reinstate Interline Agreement After Hiatus

January 24, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Starting on Jan. 24, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines plan to reinstate their electronic interline ticketing agreement, which ended almost two years ago. Once the agreement is active, the airlines will once again have

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Delta Takes First Place in Airline Performance in 2017

January 12, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines overtook Alaska Airlines in 2017 to become the best airline in the United States for performance. Delta surpassed every major carrier in the country, even with multiple meltdowns that resulted in thousands

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Southwest Airlines Agrees to Pay $15 Million to Settle Collusion Lawsuit

January 6, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the airline, along with major carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of collusion and conspiring to raise fares

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Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

December 23, 2017 Albert Kuan

Delta Air Lines’ 747 made a stop at Los Angeles International Airport this week on its hub-to-hub farewell tour for the Queen of the Skies. Delta ship 6314 arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Delta to Discontinue West Coast Shuttle Service

December 20, 2017 Akhil Dewan

On Wednesday, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced that it will be ending shuttle service for its West Coast flights from its Los Angeles and Seattle hubs. “Shuttle” service within the airline industry often refers

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Delta

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: North Central Airlines

Delta Announces Domestic Route Additions from Salt Lake City and Boston

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

ITC Favors Bombardier and Delta in C Series Dispute

American and Delta Reinstate Interline Agreement After Hiatus

Delta Takes First Place in Airline Performance in 2017

Southwest Airlines Agrees to Pay $15 Million to Settle Collusion Lawsuit

Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

Delta to Discontinue West Coast Shuttle Service

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Qantas Schedules Last 747 Flight to Hawaii, Confirms Final Service to U.S.

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

Logo Lineage Part 5: What Was Old Is New Again

Aerolineas Argentinas Takes a Big Hit in 2018 Financials