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From loyalty program enhancements and biometric boarding to sustainability initiatives and global alliances, Delta is at the forefront of reshaping the air travel experience. Our reporting covers its major investments in technology, strategic partnerships, and evolving distribution models aimed at improving performance and passenger engagement.

Innovative ways airlines are using the new Facebook Timeline
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Innovative ways airlines are using the new Facebook Timeline
By Viewpoints | April 9, 2012
We recently talked about the Eight steps to driving results for travel brands from the new Facebook Timeline, highlighting some key aspects of the new layout for brands. Read More
Southwest wins double the web traffic of Delta - Top US travel sites, March 23 2012
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Southwest wins double the web traffic of Delta - Top US travel sites, March 23 2012
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2012
Delta has less than half the amount of share of website traffic than rival carrier Southwest, after the low cost airline made further gains last week. Read More
Time for the travel industry to move beyond its anti-consumer past
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Time for the travel industry to move beyond its anti-consumer past
By Evan Konwiser | March 26, 2012
When I was a kid, my mother used to take me along on special shopping trips to Stew Leonoard's, an iconic, mega-grocery store with now four locations in Connecticut and New York. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - January 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - January 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | February 22, 2012
Less chatter generally in January 2012 for the most popular airlines in Twitter, as Cebu Pacific came in ahead of Air Asia as the most talked about carrier. Read More
Southwest pulls away from Delta - Top US travel sites, January 28 2012
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Southwest pulls away from Delta - Top US travel sites, January 28 2012
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2012
Southwest has consolidated its position at the top of the list of leading airline websites in the US as both Delta and American Airlines lost market share last week. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - December 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - December 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | January 12, 2012
Slight decline in the number of tweets mentioning the most popular airlines on Twitter, back to the 46,000 level achieved by the top three airlines in October 2011. Read More
American closes in on Delta - Top US travel sites, December 24 2011
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American closes in on Delta - Top US travel sites, December 24 2011
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2011
Delta is just 1.5% market share ahead of American Airlines in list of leading airline websites in the US, although market leader Southwest still has double the traffic of its nearest rival. Read More
What happens to a bag after it is dropped off at the airport? [VIDEO]
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What happens to a bag after it is dropped off at the airport? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | December 29, 2011
To promote a baggage tracker tool on its mobile app, Delta recently fitted a passenger bag with cameras to show exactly where every item has to go on a typical journey. Read More
What else? Momondo app, Southwest aircraft, Delta wifi, Isango US, Pegasus mobile
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What else? Momondo app, Southwest aircraft, Delta wifi, Isango US, Pegasus mobile
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Momondo goes Android, Southwest green tech, Delta festive wifi, Isango hits Orlando and more Pegasus mobile. A round-up of other stories from across the industry. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - November 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - November 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | December 8, 2011
November 2011 saw a sizeable jump in the number of tweets mentioning the most popular airlines on Twitter, with 53,400 received by the top three compared to 46,400 the previous month. Read More
Southwest, Delta, American secure half of audience - Top US travel sites, November 12 2011
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Southwest, Delta, American secure half of audience - Top US travel sites, November 12 2011
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2011
The top three airline websites in the US - Southwest, Delta and American Airlines - have are now capturing almost half of all traffic to carrier websites. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - October 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - October 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | November 11, 2011
Even before hitting its recent high profile fortnight, troubled airline Qantas had flown in to become the second most talked about airline on Twitter. Read More
Southwest captures one in five airline site visits - Top US travel sites, October 29 2011
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Southwest captures one in five airline site visits - Top US travel sites, October 29 2011
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2011
Over 20% of all visits to airline websites are going to Southwest, as the low cost carrier continues its dominance of the leading brands in the US. Read More
SouthWest and Delta pull ahead - Top US travel sites, October 15 2011
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SouthWest and Delta pull ahead - Top US travel sites, October 15 2011
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2011
Carrier SouthWest has almost a quarter of all traffic to airline websites in the US this week, with Delta also commanding a 14% share of the category. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - September 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - September 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | October 12, 2011
Latest monthly report from Eezeer outlining the activity of airlines around the world on Twitter, with Southwest taking the accolade of most public tweets received by a carrier. Read More
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