Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance.
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.
Delta Air Lines’ employee vaccination rate has reached 82% in the three weeks after the company announced it would issue a $200 monthly health insurance surcharge for unvaccinated staff.
Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers entering the US.
U.S. airlines warned of softening demand for post-Labor Day air travel, although they expect the weakness to subside in time for the winter holiday season.
Delta Air Lines has adopted a novel approach to employee vaccination that seeks to penalize workers who resist getting the shot, while not going as far as other carriers that have imposed blanket mandates.
After some logistical hurdles during the CRAF effort’s first few days moving evacuees to the U.S., federal officials have worked with airlines and airports to improve procedures.
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced plans to increase their employee hiring targets, part of an effort to address staffing shortages amid a strong U.S. domestic summer travel season.
Delta Air Lines has added two universities to its Propel Pilot Career Path Program, expanding the list to 13 and broadening its candidate pool for pilots it will need to meet rising travel demand.
The third CRAF call-up in 41 years will include three aircraft each from American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines and Omni Air; two from Hawaiian Airlines and four from United Airlines.
As JetBlue today launches its first transatlantic route, Routes takes a look at the current state of play in the lucrative market between the US and UK.
The dual-class, 76-seat regional jets will replace 16 aging Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft that SkyWest operates under contracts set to expire in the second half of 2022 and early 2023.
Delta Air Lines plans to increase its capacity between Canada and the U.S. by 150% in September, responding to the Canadian Government’s decision to relax border restrictions on Aug. 9.
Canadian LCC WestJet will refile its application to the U.S. Transportation Department to be allowed to enter a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, WestJet CEO Ed Sims says.
There’s plenty of recovery still to go, but if Delta Air Lines’ latest earnings call is any indication, normal—or at least the new normal—is becoming more visible on the horizon.
