The second part of our review of 2019 features the demise of Thomas Cook; World Routes 2019 in Adelaide: Delta's deal with LATAM; and Wizz Air's plans to launch an airline in the United Arab Emirates.
American Airlines is suing Delta Air Lines, alleging its top rival knowingly infringed on the carrier’s copyrighted “Flagship” brand for premium products and services.
Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to sign a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the long-awaited scaling up of supply begins to gather momentum.
As 2019 draws to a close, Routesonline revisits some of the biggest stories making the headlines. Part one of our review looks at the first six months of the year, featuring Thai Lion Air, Air Transat, airBaltic, Qantas, Jet Airways and more.
Delta Air Lines is working to whittle down the number of aircraft types in its operating fleet while taking a hiatus from its comprehensive upgauging strategy in the 2020-2021 time period.
Delta Air Lines pilots are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to place conditions on the carrier’s proposed transborder joint venture (JV) with Calgary-based WestJet, expressing concerns about how Delta has divided flying opportunities under its immunized alliance with Virgin Atlantic.
An expanded transatlantic joint venture between Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic has been given final approval by the US Department of Transportation. The airlines claim the new partnership would offer “the most comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits”.
Competition on services between Boston and London is set to further intensify from next March when American Airlines reinstates its route to Heathrow after a seven-year absence from its network.
US carrier Delta Air Lines is to significantly strengthen its presence in Latin America as a result of its surprise deal to buy a 20 percent stake in LATAM Airlines Group.
This week: Virgin Atlantic’s first flights to Brazil; El Al Israel Airlines to add two new European routes; and Delta Air Lines opens reservation for its planned Seoul Incheon – Manila route.
This week: IndiGo to launch the only India - Vietnam route; Delta Air Lines plans to resume service between Bogota and New York; and Ethiopian Airlines adds a third destination in India.
Twelve new daytime slots for US-Tokyo Haneda flights have been tentatively awarded to four US carriers. It is hoped the proposed new routes and services will begin in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Delta Air Lines is to increase its number of daily departures from Boston Logan International Airport by 25 percent by March 2020 as it continues to challenge JetBlue’s dominance.
Delta Air Lines will serve Mumbai from New York John F Kennedy, rather than Atlanta, as it seeks to re-establish itself in the fast-growing Indian market. The planned launch comes despite the suspension of services by Jet Airways, which would have provided feeder traffic.
The top three US carriers by passenger numbers are vying for new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
This week: Air France to close Joon brand; Delta orders 15 more A220s, supersonic aircraft developer closes $100m funding round, Germania explores financing options and more.