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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta ends mask mandate on flights

Delta ends mask mandate on flights

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelMasks are also no longer required at Hartsfield-JacksonDelta Air Lines said late Monday it would stop requiring masks on flights following a federal judge’s decision voiding the federal mask mandate for transportation.Atlanta-based Delta posted a statement saying that effective immediately, masks are optional for its crew members and customers. Rivals including United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also said they would drop their mask requirements in the wake of the federal judge’s ruling and an announcement by the White House that the Transportation Security Administration would not enforce the provision.Hartsfield-Jackson…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelDelta Air Lines said Tuesday it is seeing strong demand for air travel, even as rising fuel costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to drive up air fares.The Atlanta-based airline said in an update for investors that its sales in early March were higher than 2019 levels, setting a daily record for sales last week, and that it sees “strong spring and summer travel demand.”Delta added it is “well positioned to recapture higher fuel prices,” indicating it plans to pass those higher costs along to customers.Air…
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Jan
27
2022
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By Troy Warren
Delta to use bamboo, biodegradable items for some in-flight service

Delta to use bamboo, biodegradable items for some in-flight service

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelAims to reduce single-use plastic itemsDelta Air Lines is switching to bamboo cutlery for fresh packaged meals in first class as part of a broader effort to reduce single-use plastics on flights.Delta said that and other changes planned for onboard service will reduce its plastic use by about 4.9 million pounds annually.Atlanta-based Delta said bamboo cutlery will also be used on some international flights, and starting later this year, main cabin passengers traveling internationally will be served food on dishes made of biodegradable materials.Some plastic will still be used in the…
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Jan
13
2022
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By Troy Warren
Delta: 8,000 employees tested positive for COVID-19 in last four weeks

Delta: 8,000 employees tested positive for COVID-19 in last four weeks

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #Travel  #Business  #COVID-19Delta Air Lines said about 8,000 of its more than 75,000 employees tested positive for COVID-19 in the last four weeks, contributing to thousands of flight cancellations over the busy holiday travel season.Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the omicron variant is moving rapidly. Employees have been returning to work after recovering, allowing the airline to stabilize operations over the last week.Delta in late December pushed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the recommended isolation time for positive cases…
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Jan
06
2022
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By Troy Warren
Delta Air Lines Implementing New CDC Isolation Guidance

Delta Air Lines Implementing New CDC Isolation Guidance

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Delta Air Lines announced plans to implement the new COVID-19 isolation guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC shortened the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others. The updated guidance allows more flexibility for Delta to schedule crews and employees to support a busy holiday travel season and a sustained return to travel by customers. Travelers must also meet the CDC’s new isolation and masking guidelines. “This…
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Dec
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta axes frequent flier miles for basic economy ticket

Delta axes frequent flier miles for basic economy ticket

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Atlanta airline tries to steer passengers to higher-priced fares Delta Air Lines is removing some benefits from discounted tickets known as basic economy fares in a renewed bid to steer customers to pricier bookings. Travelers who purchase basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flier miles for fares purchased since Dec. 9 for travel starting Jan. 1, 2022. The Atlanta-based airline also will start charging holders of basic economy fares to change flights, after allowing changes without a fee earlier in the pandemic. Delta has long said that while it sells…
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Dec
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta unveils Team USA jet as part of Olympic sponsorship

Delta unveils Team USA jet as part of Olympic sponsorship

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Business In a bid to raise its stature as a global carrier by becoming a major Olympic sponsor, Delta Air Lines on Friday unveiled a plane marking its new role as the official airline of Team USA. The new Airbus A330-900 shown off at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is emblazoned with “TEAM USA” in blue letters on the sides of the fuselage. Atlanta-based Delta supplanted rival United Airlines, which was Team USA’s official airline for about 40 years. Delta will fly U.S. athletes to the Olympics for the next eight years — to Beijing in…
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Dec
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta Makes Plans to Lead Travel Industry Through Next Phase of Recovery

Delta Makes Plans to Lead Travel Industry Through Next Phase of Recovery

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Delta Air Lines presented its plan on Thursday for leading the air travel industry through the next phase of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. During an investor meeting at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Delta revealed its recovery will be fueled by “an intense focus on customers, the strength of its trusted consumer brand and its values-based, people-centric culture of service.” The airline’s senior leadership team is focused on expanding its platform to create value over the long term through competitive advantages, industry leadership,…
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Dec
13
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta investing $1.2 billion in three foreign partner airlines

Delta investing $1.2 billion in three foreign partner airlines

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Business Delta Air Lines is re-upping its investments in its international partner carriers that have filed for bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The value of Delta’s billions of dollars in investments in the three carriers were zeroed out due to those foreign carriers’ bankruptcy filings. Now Atlanta-based Delta is investing another combined $1.2 billion in its partners Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as they emerge from bankruptcy restructurings. Delta said Monday its investment will maintain its 49% equity stake in U.K.-based Virgin Atlantic and that it aims to have a 20%…
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Nov
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta saw spike in employees withdrawing 401(k) funds during pandemic

Delta saw spike in employees withdrawing 401(k) funds during pandemic

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Business Last year, as the pandemic upended the travel industry, more than 40,000 Delta employees took voluntary unpaid leave. Many of the company’s other workers saw their hours and pay slashed by 25%. But there was another data point that made it clear to the airline’s executives that their workforce needed help. In total, Delta employees — who numbered more than 90,000 before the pandemic — took about $1 billion from their 401(k) retirement plans in early withdrawals last year. The raiding of retirement funds was an indication that employees were in financial straits.…
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