Delta Air Lines

By Aaron Karp
Mexican carrier Aeromexico will connect RDU nonstop to Mexico City, becoming the first airline to operate the route.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Delta, which has a hub at MSP, will invest $60 million in a project that will include a “full refresh” of around 75 gates controlled by the airline.
Airports & Networks

By Molly McMillin
Wheels Up recorded revenue of $320.1 million for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, down $100 million from a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
By the end of December, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will all be operating to Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand from LAX.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
The U.S. has found the Dutch government’s flight cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are anticompetitive and in violation of the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreement.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The final 13 gates give Delta, which has a hub at SLC and is by far the airport’s leading carrier, an even more solidified position at the airport.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
As they share cautious approaches to growth in 2024, U.S. airlines see rising loyalty revenues as a continued tailwind.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week’s carbon analysis delves into the CO2 emissions produced by American Airlines, Delta Air Line, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
By the end of October, JetBlue Airways expects 30,000 Delta Air Lines loyalty status members will have opted for a match on its own loyalty program, Mosaic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Joint venture partners Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico could benefit in changing corporate travel trends from the potential for increased nearshoring in Mexico.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The U.S. FAA’s September decision to lift Mexico’s safety rating back to Category 1 status means the transborder JV with Aeromexico can begin growing again.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Delta Air Lines' investment in its older Boeing narrowbodies gives it both insurance against more supply chain problems and some future capacity flexibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines plans to update members “in the coming days” as it works to modify previously announced changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Focus at Delta Air Lines is shifting from restoration to optimization as it tempers growth in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Delta Air Lines is anticipating the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G accelerated inspection program will have minimal impact on its Airbus A321neo fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
United’s robust widebody orderbook supports its international ambitions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines is proposing to operate daily, year-round nonstop service from New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Delta’s maintenance arm is seeking FAA certification for drone-based aircraft inspections following significant progress in its trial efforts.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
As U.S. airlines prepare to report third quarter (Q3) earnings, one revenue item to watch is the percentage of non-ticket related income.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Viva Aerobus is launching new Florida and Texas connections from Mérida and Querétaro.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Thierry Dubois
A project involving fewer pilots on the flight deck is maturing—and meeting increased resistance as a result.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Shifting market dynamics create challenges for the ultra-low-cost business model in the U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
A selection of 75 new routes starting around the world in October 2023, including services being launched by the North American majors.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
With ratification of their tentative agreement, United Airlines pilots have obtained improvements to pay and benefits—and triggered competitive snap-up clauses.
Airlines & Lessors