Delta Air Lines
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Do You Remember When? NW and DL Merged
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Yesterday
The Northwest Airlines credit cards were soon to become a thing of the past. Many of you got as many Northwest credit cards as you could because they would not be available again and you knew they would become Delta Pesos. That opportunity is here again with Continental Airlines credit cards soon to become extinct and the conversion will be to United Airlines miles. The Dept of Justice has approved the merger. If you fly United or Continental and have credit scores over 700, now is the time to apply for the Continental credit cards before they disappear. I've listed… Full Story »
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Delta Reassures Cincinnati
Aviation Week &bull Sep 2, 2010
Severe cutbacks planned for Comair, the wholly owned Delta Connection carrier, may not greatly affect service levels at the airline's hometown airport, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), officials say. But many in the Ohio Valley region are adopting a "wait-and-see" policy toward the coming change. Owner Delta has said,… Full Story »
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Delta plans to cut premium seats on planes
MSNBC Travel &bull Sep 2, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to upgrade the seats on its Boeing 747s next summer, while cutting the number of seats in the plane's most expensive cabin. Delta detailed the changes on Thursday, which are part of a… Full Story »
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Better seats, more space on Delta
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Sep 2, 2010
NEW YORK (AP) - Delta Air Lines will spruce up its fleet of 16 Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which fly mostly long-hauls from Tokyo, with more luxurious seats, added space and personal TVs. Full Story »
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Delta trims regional jet fleet
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Sep 2, 2010
There will soon be fewer 50-seat regional jets flying under the Delta Air Lines brand. That's after yesterday's announcement that Delta "plans ... Full Story »
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What we're reading: New Atlanta airport deal, same-sex wedding in the air, Air China changes 787 order
Tripso &bull Sep 2, 2010
Under the deal, Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways and other carriers will pay a supplementary fee of USD$30 million spread over four years from fiscal year 2013 to 2016. That money will help fund an international terminal due to be… Full Story »
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25,000 Delta Miles for a New Chceking Account from Suntrust
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Sep 2, 2010
The details are fresh as the promo began yesterday but it looks like 25K for one checking account with the debit card and 15K with the other (one is personal and one is business) The promo runs through December of 2010. I'll be in Suntrust country next week so will update you on getting this bonus IF you have gotten a precious one. The names of the account types seem different to me. And these are Mastercards while the last promo was Visa. Here is the link Thank Ray from Amelia Island Florida for this one folks. He is the… Full Story »
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Cincinnati hub in peril as Delta downsizes regional jet fleet
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 1, 2010
Delta plans to slash the fleet of regional jets currently operated by its Comair subsidiary. Use of regional jets, especially those seating 50 passengers, is in decline at all airlines. Delta Air Lines plans to park half of the regional… Full Story »
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Delta subsidiary Comair slashing fleet, jobs
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 1, 2010
Comair will lose more than half its fleet of planes over the next two years, company officials told the regional airline's workers Wednesday morning, meaning another round of major job cuts is coming at the Cincinnati area's only homegrown airline.… Full Story »
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How will a combined Continental-United fare in the customer service department?
Elliott Blog &bull Aug 31, 2010
The Department of Justice green-lighted the Continental Airlines-United Airlines merger late last week, and now the corporate celebrity wedding seems like a done deal. The combined airline will be the world's largest, but how will it do in the customer-service… Full Story »
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Delta launches Meals + Premium Bevs for Purchase @ JFK Sky Clubs
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 31, 2010
Delta Air Lines has launched a new dining experience at its four Delta Sky Clubs at New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport offering made-to-order meals for purchase and expanded beverage options through a full-service cafe and bar. The new… Full Story »
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Delta Air Lines Applies for More London Heathrow Flights
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 30, 2010
Delta Air Lines Applies for More London Heathrow Flights. Full Story »
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Virgin Blue Makes Major Changes
Aviation Week &bull Aug 26, 2010
Australia's Virgin Blue Group has announced a tie-up with Etihad Airways to reach travelers in Europe and the Middle East, and has also decided to add Airbus A330s and sell its Embraer 170s. Two A330-200s will be coming in May 2011 on lease from BOC Aviation and will be deployed on the… Full Story »
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Delta Air Lines is hiring
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 23, 2010
That's according to Reuters, which writes Delta plans to "begin recruiting furloughed flight attendants to support its growing international route network." In a recorded message to the airline's employees, Delta CEO Richard Anderson gave no numbers on how many attendants… Full Story »
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$1 US Open water taxis from Manhattan's Pier 11, 35th St.
Newyorkology &bull Aug 23, 2010
The New York Water Taxi again this year will be offering nearly- free ferry rides to the U.S. Open from Manhattan, according to their website. Sponsored by Delta, the ferries will make two trips per day on most days. The… Full Story »
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AirTran ups checked-bag fee by $5
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Aug 23, 2010
AirTran has raised its fee for a first checked-bag to $20. AirTran says on its website that the new fee will take effect on Sept. 1 and will apply only to coach-class reservations made on or after Aug. 17. The… Full Story »
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Airports trading fast-food for sit-down dining
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 20, 2010
Prime Tavern, a steakhouse, is scheduled to open in the Delta Air Lines terminal at LaGuardia Airport on Aug. 21. With travelers arriving early and spending more time in airports due to extensive security checks and flight delays, airports across the country are swapping out fast-food joints for sit-down restaurants. NEW YORK - Forget about greasy french fries, soggy… Full Story »
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Delta expands schedule at Washington National
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 17, 2010
Beginning Oct. 31, Delta Air Lines will boost its service at Washington Reagan National Airport with new or increased service to nine cities. ... Full Story »
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Delta to shift flights into expanded Terminal 4 at JFK
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 15, 2010
Delta Air Lines has announced plans for a $1.2 billion expansion of New York JFK's international Terminal 4 that will create a new hub for the world's largest carrier. Delta, which serves about 11 million passengers a year at JFK,… Full Story »
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Delta Launches Social Media Ticket Window
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 13, 2010
Delta Air Lines has launched one of the industry's first social media 'Ticket Windows' enabling bookings directly from its Facebook page and other social media sites. Delta's Ticket Window allows any of Facebook's 500 million users to complete a full… Full Story »
