Finding value in using Delta SkyMiles on flights originating in North America is difficult, but occasional “flash sales” may be worth looking into, like Delta’s current sale to warm-weather destinations from New York and Boston. Delta Launches Limited-Time SkyMiles...
Delta Unveils Its Largest Hawaii Schedule Ever With New Minneapolis–Maui Route And Boston–Honolulu Return
Delta just rolled out what it is calling its largest seasonal Hawaii schedule ever, with a new longhaul route and the return of the longest domestic flight in the United States. Delta Expands Hawaii Service With New Minneapolis–Maui Flights...
Delta Flight Declares Emergency, Returns To Houston After Disruptive Man In A Blouse Sparks Midair Chaos
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency return to Houston this week after a man wearing a blouse became disruptive shortly after takeoff, illustrating once again how a single individual can derail an otherwise routine...
Delta Flight Attendants Share In $1.3 Billion Profit Payout While United Talks Contract “Offsets”
Delta Air Lines flight attendants woke up to tangible money this week. United Airlines flight attendants woke up to another update about negotiations. Delta Flight Attendants Collect Massive Bonuses And Pay Raises While United Talks “Offsets” The contrast could...
Delta Targets American’s Premium JFK–Orange County Route With Lie-Flat 757
Delta Air Lines is returning to a transcontinental route that will put it in direct competition with American Airlines’ premium offering between New York and Southern California. Delta Restores New York To Orange County Nonstop, Putting Pressure On American’s...
5-Year-Old Released From Immigration Detention Flies Delta Home, Enjoys First Class Breakfast And Cockpit Visit
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, who has sought asylum in the United States, were released from a federal immigration detention facility on Sunday and flew Delta Air Lines back to Minneapolis, where the boy...
Delta Just Ordered Dozens Of Widebody Jets. So Where Will They Fly?
Delta Air Lines has quietly positioned itself for the next decade of longhaul growth, and unlike some headline-grabbing route announcements, this one starts with the hardware. Delta’s Widebody Buying Spree: Where Will All Those New A350s And 787s Fly?...
US Lawyer Died On Delta Flight To Heathrow. UK Court Explains What Happened.
A US lawyer died suddenly while flying to London on Delta Air Lines, and a recent inquest in a London courtroom has now concluded that her death was due to “misadventure” linked to an undiagnosed heart condition in combination...
Andrew Tate Melts Down In Delta “First Class” After Comparing It To Emirates
Andrew Tate tried to dunk on Delta “First Class” this week, but only succeeded in dunking on himself. Andrew Tate Tries To Flex In Delta “First Class,” Then Discovers A Regional Jet Is Not Emirates View From The Wing...
Mercedes Plows Into Delta Terminal At Detroit Airport, Breaching Security Barriers
A vehicle crashed through the entrance of the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Friday night, injuring several people and triggering a large emergency response. Car Slams Into Detroit Airport Terminal; Motive Still Unclear Late Friday evening,...
Delta Air Lines Employees Earn Massive 2025 Profit-Sharing Payout
With another year of generous profit sharing, Delta Air Lines has once again demonstrated why it is widely regarded as the best major U.S. airline to work for. Delta Air Lines Employees Will Enjoy $1.3 Billion In Profit Sharing...
Delta Air Lines Adds Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner To Refresh Longhaul Fleet
Delta Air Lines has officially ordered the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, adding the popular widebody aircraft type to its longhaul fleet for the first time. Delta Air Lines Orders Boeing 787 Dreamliners Delta has placed a firm order for 30...
Yikes: Skunk Spotted In First Class Seat On Delta Flight
I have seen many unusual things make their way onto airplanes over the years, but this one was particularly unusual. The Most Unusual First Class Upgrade Of The Year A photo circulating online this week shows what appears to...
How Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Software Turned Into An Operational Nightmare
Delta Air Lines has long marketed itself as the most operationally reliable carrier in the USA, but recent operational struggles have exposed a vulnerability that becomes so much more fascinating when you unpack the details. A word of warning:...
Curious George Santos Brags About Turning Down $900 From Delta On An Oversold Flight
George Santos, the infamous former New York congressman who now owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution and other obligations, recently bragged on social media about turning down a generous compensation offer from Delta Air Lines on an...
Delta Air Lines Flirting With SkyMiles Redemptions That Cost More Than One Million Miles EACH
Delta is flirting with seven-figure redemptions for SkyMiles award tickets, with a simple round-trip to Europe costing as much as 990,000 miles round-trip in business class. There are even more egregious examples, however, and anyone collecting SkyMiles should stop...
Delta Boosts Key Choice Benefits For 2026, Cuts American Express Credit Option
Delta Air Lines is tweaking its 2026 Choice Benefits and for top-tier SkyMiles frequent flyers. Some will find this a net upgrade, though there is one notable cutback when it comes to American Express credit. Delta “Enhances” 2026 Choice...
Shutdown Hits First Class: Delta Air Lines Calls On Congress To End The Stalemate
Delta Air Lines has broken its public silence over the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging Congress to end the impasse as travel operations across the country begin to strain under staffing shortages and delayed paychecks for federal workers. Delta...
American Express And Delta Just Made Salt Lake City One Of The Best Airport Layovers In America
Salt Lake City just became one of the most comfortable airport layovers in America. With both Delta Air Lines and American Express opening new premium lounges, the travel experience at SLC has taken a dramatic step forward. Two New...
Delta’s New José Andrés Menu Looks Surprisingly Good (Even If The Press Release Wasn’t)
Delta Air Lines is updating its in-flight dining experience with a new partnership that brings the flavors of Spain to the skies. Yes, the press release is overkill, but I think the menu choices sound very appealing. Delta Air...