DELTA AIR LINES

Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Flying High in Q3 2025

Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company is in a good spot to keep growing and making more money in 2026. Bu...

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

A Long Night for Passengers on Delta's Detour

A recent incident involving two Delta flights from Mexico highlighted some of the challenges passengers face when flights are diverted. The flights, heading to Boston, were rerouted to Montgomery, Alabama, due to bad weather. This is not an uncommon occurrence, but the situation that unfolded next was far from ideal. The flights, DL 1828 from Los Cabos and DL 599 fr...

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Mar 11 2025FINANCE

Delta's Profit Forecast Cut: What's Happening?

Delta Air Lines recently announced a significant reduction in its first-quarter profit estimates, which is a big deal in the airline industry. The company’s CEO highlighted that the economic uncertainty in the US is causing companies to tighten their belts and consumers to think twice before spending. This shift is directly impacting domestic travel, which is a major...

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Mar 11 2025FINANCE

Delta Air Lines: When Uncertainty Hits the Skies

Delta Air Lines, a major player in the airline industry, recently made a big announcement. They cut their profit forecast for the first quarter by half. This news sent their shares tumbling by 14%. The reason? Economic uncertainty in the US is making both consumers and businesses nervous. People are holding back on spending, especially on travel. This is a big deal b...

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Feb 21 2025BUSINESS

Delta's Big Offer After Toronto Plane Incident

On February 17, a Delta Air Lines flight took a dramatic turn during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a CRJ900 twin-jet, flipped over after a rough landing. All 80 people on board, including four crew members, survived, but 21 passengers were taken to the hospital. The incident was captured on video, showing the plane's rear landing gear c...

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Flight Chaos: Storms and Engine Trouble Disrupt U. S. Travel

A massive winter storm caused over 3, 000 flight cancellations across the Southern U. S. on Friday, with an additional 3, 000 flights delayed. The storm wasn't the only issue; a Delta Air Lines plane had to be evacuated using emergency slides at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to an engine problem. This incident involved 208 people, including 2...

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Jan 10 2025FINANCE

Delta's Bright Start: Expectations Soar for 2024

Delta Air Lines is kicking off 2024 with high hopes, as they've just shared their first-quarter forecast. The airline expects to generate over $4 billion in free cash this year, which is an 18% increase from 2024. They're aiming for annual adjusted earnings of over $7. 35 per share, a significant jump from previous years. CEO Ed Bastian believes this could be their b...

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these planes, wanting to add them to their fleet fast. Result? They're not all ...

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