For many years, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles has been the least valuable loyalty program among the three major US network carriers. While elite status benefits are roughly similar to American and United, redemption pricing is in a different league...
Trapped In The Sky: Delta Air Lines Passenger And Toddler Locked In Lavatory On Transpacific Flight

There are few things more stressful on a longhaul flight than managing a restless toddler—but getting stuck in an airplane lavatory with one for over half an hour? That’s a whole new level of inflight horror. Delta Passenger and...
Delta Passenger Sprays Lysol in Cabin, Leaves Everyone Coughing

An overzealous Delta Air Lines passenger whipped out a bottle of Lysol and began spraying her seat and the area around after boarding. The consequences were felt immediately by passengers around her. Delta Air Lines Passenger Causes Coughing Spells...
Entitled Delta Platinum Pulls Rank On Passenger Who Chose “His” Seat (Why Do People Write Fake Stories On Reddit?)

I skim Reddit constantly in the American, Delta, and United forums for story ideas…sometimes there are some real gems but so often the stories appear to be tall tales written by Chat GPT. What is it about that platform...
Delta Air Lines CEO: We Will Not Pay Tariffs On New Airbus Deliveries

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has labeled President Donald Trump’s tariff policy “the wrong approach” and vowed that Delta would suspend pending Airbus aircraft deliveries before paying any tariffs on new planes. Airbus Orders In Jeopardy After Delta...
Sky Club Or BBQ Joint? Delta Lounge Member Packs Bag With Ribs And Chicken

In open rebellion against the terms and conditions of Delta SkyClub access, one hungry (or perhaps greedy is the better word…) passenger loaded his bag with plates of ribs, chicken, sides, and chocolate chip cookies. A banana or apple...
La La Land: Passengers In Posh Delta One LAX Lounge Presented With Venmo Tip Card

A server in the posh, premium Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International (LAX) has come up with a unique way to goad premium passengers into tipping: a laminated card with the Delta logo on it and a QR...
Should Delta Flight Attendants Have Thrown Off Man Who Repeatedly Reclined His Seat?

How many chances should a passenger be given to obey lawful crewmember instructions? Twice? Three times? Just once? A recent seat recline incident on Delta Air Lines forces us to consider this dilemma. Delta Case Study: How Should Flight...
Denied Access To Delta One Check-In At LAX!

My trip to Europe hit its first snare before I even took flight after Delta Air Lines pulled another “LAX” on me by denying me use of its exclusive Delta One check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport despite...
New Delta Air Lines Centennial Safety Video

Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial safety video featuring flight attendant uniforms over the years and a special cameo by Deltalina. Delta Air Lines Centennial Safety Video: A Hundred Years Of Safety As it...
Delta Air Lines Unveils Unique Centennial Livery On A350-900

As Delta ushers in its centennial year, the carrier unveiled a pair of special edition liveries on the A350-900 and A321neo, commemorating its hundredth year of flight. Centennial Livery On Delta Air Lines A350-900 + A321neo Delta traces its...
Delta Air Lines Bans Passenger After Their “Service Dog” Attacks Blind Man And His Real Service Dog

Delta Air Lines has purportedly banned a passenger after their (fake) service dog attacked a blind passenger and his (real) service dog. Report: Passenger Banned After Fake Service Dogs Attack Blind Man And His Real Service Dogs After Delta...
Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast By 50-70%, Blames Eroding Consumer Confidence + Economic Uncertainty

Shares prices of Delta Air Lines are tanking after the Atlanta-based carrier sharply revised its profit forecast downward, blaming eroding consumer confidence and growing economic uncertainty over the US economy. Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast Citing Diminished Domestic...
Delta Air Lines Will Launch Atlanta – Marrakesh Service In Challenge To United Airlines

Delta Air Lines will shortly announce new service from Atlanta (ATL) to Marrakesh (RAK), challenging United Airlines directly on one of its newest international routes. New Atlanta – Marrakesh Route For Delta Air Lines First rumored by aviation insider...
Delta Air Lines 717-200 Fills With Smoke, Prompting Emergency Landing And Frenzied Evacuation

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina, operated by a Boeing 717-200, was forced to return to Atlanta and hurriedly evacuate after smoke filled the cabin after takeoff. Delta Air Lines 717-200 Emergency Landing +...
Delta Air Lines Bans Conservative Comedian For Crude LGBTQ Joke On X

Delta Air Lines has banned a conservative comedian for his crude joke at the expense of a flight attendant wearing a pride pin. Delta Bans Conservative Comedian For Crude Post On X Tyler Fischer is a New York comedian...
“I Was Drenched With Jet Fuel In A Burning Plane!” The Lawsuits Against Delta Air Lines Begin

Two lawsuits have been filed against Delta Air Lines in the aftermath of the crash of Delta Flight 4819. Delta Air Lines Already Faces Two Lawsuits Over Flight 4819 Crash I knew it would only be a matter of...
Delta Air Lines Forced To Correct Misinformation About Pilots In Crash

What a sad day when Delta Air Lines is forced to issue a statement seeking to extinguish the malicious spread of misinformation online about the identity of the pilots involved in the Endeavor Air CRJ-900 crash in Toronto. What...
Delta Air Lines Offers $30,000 Compensation To Each Crash Victim With No Strings Attached

Delta Air Lines is offering every crash victim onboard Delta flight 4819 $30,000 in compensation, a move that comes “with no strings attached” according to the Atlanta-based carrier. $30,000 Compensation Offer From Delta Air Lines With No Strings Attached...
Delta Air Lines CEO: Trump Administration FAA Cuts Won’t Hurt Airline Safety

Appearing on CBS News, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian claimed that the recent job cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would not impact Delta or the safety of the airline industry and heaped praises on the Trump...