Delta
-
Airlines
Delta Expands Bluetooth Pairing
U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines has expanded its testing of Bluetooth headphone connectivity across additional aircraft types, signaling a broader rollout of wireless audio within its inflight entertainment systems. The airline aims to move beyond limited installations and introduce the feature across a larger portion of its fleet. Until recently, Bluetooth connectivity was available primarily on select Airbus A321neo aircraft…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Aircraft Makes Overweight Landing in Dublin
Delta Aircraft Makes Overweight Landing in Dublin Due to Medical Emergency Delta Airlines flight DL234, operating from New York to Tel Aviv, made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport after a passenger experienced a serious medical issue. Approximately four hours into the flight, the crew declared an emergency by transmitting the international distress code “Squawk 7700” and requested an immediate…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Aircraft Returned to the Gate After De-icing Fluid Entered the Cabin
Before Delta Air Lines flight #DL1307, scheduled to operate the New York–Jacksonville route, an incident occurred on an Airbus A220 in which a passenger was soaked with de-icing fluid. Right after the aircraft underwent standard winter operations before taxiing, it was noticed that the fluid had leaked into the cabin and wet a passenger. The cabin crew immediately reported the…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta to Distribute $1.4 Billion in Profit Sharing to Employees
Delta Air Lines will distribute a total of $1.4 billion in profit sharing to more than 90,000 employees this February, continuing its long-standing tradition of rewarding staff on Valentine’s Day. Since 2007, Delta has made profit sharing an integral part of its company culture, and this year’s bonus equates to roughly 10% of an employee’s annual salary. After pausing during…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Remained North America’s Most On-Time Airline in 2025
Cirium has released its annual on-time departure and arrival performance report for 2025. According to the report, Delta Air Lines retained its position as North America’s most punctual airline for the fifth consecutive year. In the global ranking, Aeroméxico took first place with a 90% on-time arrival rate, outperforming its competitors worldwide in operational efficiency throughout 2025. In the airport-based…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Says Government Shutdown Dealt $200 Million Blow
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told investors that the recent U.S. government shutdown wiped about 200 million dollars off the airline’s results. He said the impact came mainly from a 5–10 percent drop in bookings from early November onward, as operational disruptions mounted and FAA-mandated capacity cuts took effect. ➡️ Bastian added that refunds for canceled flights also increased…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta and Korean Air Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have jointly acquired a 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet for $550 million. Under the agreement, Delta invested $330 million for a 15% stake, while Korean Air contributed $220 million for a 10% stake. Following the acquisition, Delta transferred 2.3% of its shares to its joint venture partner Air France-KLM for $50 million, bringing…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Flight Returns to Airport After Odor Detected in Cabin
A Delta Air Lines aircraft was forced to return shortly after takeoff due to a strong odor detected in the cabin. Flight DL 2311, operating from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, safely returned to Los Angeles after the crew noticed what was described as an “unpleasant smell” midair. According to reports, the aircraft was carrying 189 passengers, two pilots,…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta CEO Earned $27 Million in One Year
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian earned a total of $27.1 million in 2024. While his base salary was under $1 million, the rest of his compensation came from bonuses, stock awards, and performance incentives. About $15 million of that total was from performance-based cash bonuses. In addition, he received $10.9 million in stock awards tied to the company’s long-term…
Read More » -
Airlines
Delta Pilot Rents A330 with One Year’s Salary, Flies Friends, and Retires
Delta Air Lines Captain Keith Rosenkranz celebrated his retirement with a special flight. He rented an Airbus A330 and took 112 friends and family members from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hawaii’s Kona, with a stopover in Los Angeles. Ceremonies were held in both Los Angeles and Kona in honor of the captain. Captain Rosenkranz said he spent about a year’s salary…
Read More »