Articles tagged “delta”

Airlines

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Today's podcast looks at Delta's big first quarter, Brazil's delayed visa requirements, and the factors behind corporate travel agency mergers.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Airlines

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

Airline Weekly

United in the Spotlight

United doesn’t need any more silver medals. But it won another last quarter. United, alas, failed again to overtake Delta in the profit chase.

3 months ago
United in the Spotlight

Airlines

Get Ready For a New Delta Flagship: the Airbus A350-1000 is Coming

Delta is promising “world-class amenities” and more premium seating onboard a jet that it hopes will reaffirm its position as a leading legacy carrier.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Get Ready For a New Delta Flagship: the Airbus A350-1000 is Coming

Airlines

Delta Rolls Back Some Changes to Skymiles Program

Delta has revised the changes to its Skymiles loyalty program that sparked a backlash. The update still relies on money spent - but with lower thresholds.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Delta Rolls Back Some Changes to Skymiles Program

Short-Term Rentals

Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Delta's earnings, big tech's AI travel moves, and Airbnb's senior housing research.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Travel Technology

Delta Air Lines on the Vision for AI

The airline industry operates largely on decades-old systems. Without those being updated, integrating AI will be a challenge.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Delta Air Lines on the Vision for AI

Airlines

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 7 months ago

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

Airlines

Delta and United Ordered to Face Class Action Over U.S. Airfares

Although Delta and United have each reduced seating capacities, they argue they have legitimate reasons for their decisions — and not solely to drive up airfares.

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | 7 months ago

Delta and United Ordered to Face Class Action Over U.S. Airfares

Tourism

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Upbeat outlooks from airlines and hotels show no signs of travel slowdown. But these forecasts certainly come with some risks and concerns.

Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 9 months ago

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds