Delta Air Lines News and Updates

Delta Air Lines is a global aviation leader known for its operational excellence, digital transformation efforts, and customer-centric strategies. PhocusWire provides in-depth coverage of Delta Air Lines news and updates, highlighting how the airline continues to innovate and adapt in a competitive travel environment.

Latest Delta flight news, partnerships, and aviation strategies

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.

Delta shows how to use Twitter in a crisis
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Delta shows how to use Twitter in a crisis
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 30, 2010
The Christmas time meltdown of the air transport system in the East Coast of the US was driven by the coldest weather in over 60 years. Read More
Travelport IPO? 2010 developments may weigh heavily
By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010
Travelport is keeping its IPO options open, after pulling back on a public offering attempt in London in February, but subsequent developments in 2010 certainly haven't improved its prospects. Read More
Five major airlines on the Dell model and a bargaining chip
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Five major airlines on the Dell model and a bargaining chip
By Dennis Schaal | November 23, 2010
Five major U.S. airlines have candidly revealed their distribution strategy about optional services -- these bag and meal fees are one of the few bargaining chips the airlines have to compel global... Read More
Delta rejects Scottevest bag fee avoidance advertisement
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Delta rejects Scottevest bag fee avoidance advertisement
By Dennis Schaal | October 4, 2010
Delta rejected a Scottevest ad which promised that its 24 pockets "Beat the System" and "Help You Stay Organized & Avoid Extra Baggage Fees." Read More
A curious riddle hidden inside the Hidden Fees campaign
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A curious riddle hidden inside the Hidden Fees campaign
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 7, 2010
The noise against fees seems to have reached a crescendo with a concerted campaign in the USA around ancillary services. Read More
Why user experience is so important on travel websites and how to get it right
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Why user experience is so important on travel websites and how to get it right
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 16, 2010
Although not a user experience expert I have the benefit of having built many different ecommerce businesses. Read More
Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
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Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
US carrier Delta has secured bragging rights as the first airline to fully integrate a search AND booking engine into a Facebook page. Read More
Travel technology tips for the Modern Road Warrior
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Travel technology tips for the Modern Road Warrior
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | April 13, 2010
So you get on the road and you have to choose what to do. You want to stay connected and you want to reduce the amount of time spent FIXING things. Read More
Hello Delta -- Southwest-WestJet codeshare snafu more than SabreSonic issue
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Hello Delta -- Southwest-WestJet codeshare snafu more than SabreSonic issue
By Dennis Schaal | April 5, 2010
The already delayed implementation of a Southwest-WestJet codeshare agreement has run into further trouble as Southwest says reports of a possible WestJet-Delta codeshare "could be inconsistent" with... Read More
Ryanair is the King of Ancillary Revenue... especially explaining it
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Ryanair is the King of Ancillary Revenue... especially explaining it
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 14, 2010
I am now a convert to the concept of Ancillary Revenue and it’s a bit like giving into my secret most desires. I want to say NO! but the economic case is compelling. So I have surrendered to the... Read More
Should airline boarding passes look like this?
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Should airline boarding passes look like this?
By Kevin May | January 5, 2010
Technology, design and modern printing methods can be used to make the airline boarding pass so much more appealing to the eye and helpful for the brain. Or at least that is what Tyler Thompson,... Read More
Wayward Northwest pilots reportedly discussing Delta merger issues
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Wayward Northwest pilots reportedly discussing Delta merger issues
By Dennis Schaal | October 27, 2009
It turns out that the Delta-Northwest merger and the integration of the two airlines has a lot more twists and turns than originally envisioned. Several publications, including the New York Times, are... Read More
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