Delta Air Lines travel tips

Atlanta will have a new transatlantic option this summer. From June 17, SAS Scandinavian Airlines will fly nonstop daily between Copenhagen and the Georgia hub. The timing of the announcement is notable for one main reason. 

Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet is getting on the free Wi-Fi bandwagon.

American Airlines’ profits dipped significantly in the second quarter as it seeks to recover from a controversial distribution strategy that led to the departure of its chief commercial officer. 

Delta Air Lines says its operations are getting back on track, signaling the likely end of a multi-day meltdown that's seen the carrier cancel more than 5,000 flights since an IT outage on Friday.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday morning operations were beginning to improve after days of struggling to recover from a tech outage. 

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, July 24, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Delta is facing increasing pressure from its customers and Washington as a meltdown caused by an IT outage on Friday continues. 

The Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it is launching an investigation into Delta Air Lines as the carrier struggles to recover from a meltdown that has led it to cancel thousands of flights.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, July 23, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Delta Air Lines canceled around 20% of its schedule on Monday as it grapples with lingering flight disruptions that were caused by a major IT outage. 

Delta CEO Ed Bastian apologized and offered frequent flyer miles to customers impacted by ongoing flight disruptions that were caused by an IT outage on Friday.

The real-life Y2K. “Blue Screen of Death.” The IT outage that has affected everything from Times Square billboards to payrolls has also led to a worldwide meltdown in the airline industry. 

During United’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella declared that low-margin rivals have “largely run their course.” 

Despite a slew of industry headwinds eating into airlines’ profits during what has otherwise been a record summer, United Airlines had a strong second quarter. 

While athletes from around the world will flock to Paris later this month to go for gold at the Summer Olympics, this doesn't mean travelers are following suit and heading to the City of Light.

It was a bittersweet moment for Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian.

Delta Air Lines reports record revenue and pre-tax income for June quarter, with strong projections for the September quarter, reflecting robust operational performance and a promising outlook for year-end financial targets.

The details are out on former American Airlineschief commercial officer Vasu Raja’s severance package.

Southwest Airlines and startup Archer Aviation have signed an agreement to operate air taxi flights at California airports. 

Riyadh Air announced Tuesday that it signed a preliminary agreement with Delta Air Lines, which could bolster the Saudi Arabian startup’s global presence as it looks to launch flights next year. 

Delta will serve as Riyadh Air’s exclusive partner in North America, while Riyadh Air will be Delta’s exclusive partner in Riyadh and beyond.

The kids are out of school, bags are packed, and most Americans will hit the road in July. Travel demand is so high that the Transportation Security Administration forecasts it could break records screening more than 3 million passengers nationally on July 7.