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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.

What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
Opinion / Technology
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
By Tom Randklev - CellPoint Digital | January 21, 2025
Tom Randklev of travel payments orchestration provider CellPoint Digital considers what Donald Trump's second term in office may mean for regulatory issues impacting airlines and the broader industry.... Read More
Delta provides glimpse at future with digital assistant
News / Technology
Delta provides glimpse at future with digital assistant
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2025
Delta Air Lines is rolling out capabilities of its new Delta Concierge, which will provide "contextual insights" for travelers and link with partners including Joby and Uber to enable a multimodal,... Read More
Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals
News / Online
Amazon expands travel partners for Cyber Week deals
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,Viator, Princess Cruises, Visit Florida, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and many other travel suppliers are partnering with the online retail giant. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Delta Airlines, SmartRyde, Amadeus
News / Distribution
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Delta Airlines, SmartRyde, Amadeus
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more
News / Distribution
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
The U.S. begins investigation of airline loyalty programs
News / Online
The U.S. begins investigation of airline loyalty programs
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2024
The U.S. Transportation Department has begun an inquiry into the loyalty programs of American, Delta, Southwest and United. Read More
Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
News / Online
Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2024
The airline industry has long discussed sustainability efforts related to carbon emissions. But new measures show it's not on track to reach a “net-zero scenario.” Read More
How embracing a creator mentality can bolster travel marketing
News / Online
How embracing a creator mentality can bolster travel marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2024
United, Hostelworld, Ryanair and other travel brands are cultivating a persona on social as engaging with audience has become a practical requirement for success for travel brands - and entertaining... Read More
Delta reaches new deals with two GDSs and is close to a third
News / Distribution
Delta reaches new deals with two GDSs and is close to a third
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 21, 2024
Delta's new distribution agreements with the three major GDSs will ensure that travel advisors have access to full content without a surcharge on usage of legacy systems. Read More
Why the CrowdStrike crash hit Delta harder
News / Online
Why the CrowdStrike crash hit Delta harder
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | August 19, 2024
All of the major U.S. airlines were forced to halt operations when Microsoft Windows' operating systems crashed, yet each airline's experience was different. Read More
Airline alliances redouble efforts to make multicarrier itineraries seamless
News / Distribution
Airline alliances redouble efforts to make multicarrier itineraries seamless
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 29, 2024
As the three major alliances have reached something close to global coverage, using technology to facilitate seamless, multicarrier journeys has become a priority. Read More
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
News / Technology
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024
On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More
Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions
News / Technology
Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024
The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More
Global IT incident grounds major airlines
News / Technology
Global IT incident grounds major airlines
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2024
Major airlines and airports including American, United, Delta and KLM were affected by a global IT outage Friday with some having to ground flights. Read More
Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation
News / Technology
Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024
Accelya said FLX Select can help airlines implement NDC offer generation and order creation in 90 days.     Read More
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