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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Delta Air Lines Completes First Commercial-Scale SAF Delivery in Portland
Delta Air Lines has achieved a milestone at Portland International Airport (PDX) by receiving a commercial-scale delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In partnership with Shell, more than 400,000 gallons of waste-based SAF were blended with conventional jet fuel and integrated into the airport’s fuel system. Delta officials stated that the collaboration will help expand the use of sustainable aviation…
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Delta Withdraws From London Gatwick
Delta Withdraws From London Gatwick–New York Route ⛔ 👉🏻Delta Air Lines is reported to end its seasonal service between New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) and London Gatwick (LGW) as of September 7, 2025. Although the airline has not yet made an official statement, no flights are scheduled for 2026. 👉🏻Delta had relaunched the route in 2023 after a 15-year…
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Delta to Pay $79 Million in 2020 Fuel Dump Lawsuit
👉🏻Delta Air Lines has reached a $79 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a 2020 incident in which about 15,000 pounds of fuel were released over residential areas in Los Angeles after a Shanghai-bound flight experienced an engine issue. 👉🏻The aircraft landed safely at LAX, but hundreds of properties and residents were affected. Plaintiffs argued the fuel dump was…
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