This man got the ultimate Delta upgrade. Bruce Gamble spent much of his career as a consultant for car dealerships, flying in and out of Birmingham, Alabama. Gamble never imagined that the rapport he built with the Delta Airlines crew, like part-time staffer Jill Hickey, throughout the years would one day change his life. Gamble … Read more
Let AI do it. People are turning to AI for couples therapy and money hacks to pay down debt — now, airlines are relying on it to set ticket prices. The Atlanta-based airline is one of the first of its kind to publicly announce its use of artificial intelligence. Last fall, Delta said it planned … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing on a remote island off the coast of Portugal after suffering engine issues mid-flight. The Airbus A330, operating as Delta Flight 127, was headed from Madrid to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday when it made an emergency landing at Lajes Airport on Terceira … Read more
A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to Seattle and sitting in coach class. “The guy in front of me reclines fully. So I very gently recline about halfway,” the person … Read more
They’re flying high. Travel blog The Points Guy (TPG) has named the best airlines in the US for 2025 — with Delta Airlines taking the crown for the seventh year in a row. The top-tier carrier was also named the most reliable on-time airline in America. The rankings were devised to “help consumers navigate the … Read more
They’ve reached the rarified air. International air transport ranker Skytrax has named the best airlines in the world for 2025 — with the jet-setting Qatar Airways taking the crown once again while US carriers struggled to achieve liftoff. Often dubbed the Oscars Of the Aviation Industry, the 2025 World Airline Awards went down June 17 … Read more
An entire Delta flight from Dallas to Boston had to exit the aircraft after a drunk passenger refused to get off the aircraft, new bodycam footage showed. The passenger was slurring their words and struggling to stay awake as authorities repeatedly tried to get her to leave the flight, according to police bodycam video. The … Read more
Digging into fast food faves is now an unexpected first-class flex. Airlines are turning to fast casual brands to enhance their in-flight dining programs, especially in premium cabins. Most notably, Delta Air Lines launched a first-of-its-kind collab with Shake Shack in December to bring the chain’s popular cheeseburgers to first-class cabins on domestic flights of more than … Read more
In a time when businesses want to tack on hidden fees for almost anything — it shouldn’t come as a surprise that airlines are suddenly being greedy with how they’re charging solo flyers. Reportedly, Delta is one of a few airlines that are now charging extra for single flight tickets. According to View From The … Read more
Frustrated frequent flyers didn’t quite get a fairy-tale ending. Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft’s intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence. “This would send me over the edge,” spat a cynic beneath a trending clip … Read more
Delta is grounding Basic Economy. The airline is overhauling its ticket offerings in a bid to give customers “greater choice and more customization” — and it’s its most economical offering will be impacted. But frugal fliers fear not, Delta will still offer the cheapest tier of ticket under a new name. From Oct 1, Basic … Read more
Their service ratings are taking off. According to JD Power’s 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study, overall passenger satisfaction is up six points from 2024 — and three airlines reigned supreme. Airline passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Southwest provide the highest customer satisfaction rate. Passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air … Read more
Touchdown for kick-off! Delta is adding extra flights for college football season this fall. More than 40 flights will be added to the schedule to help fans get to 25 cities to fill stadiums across the country. The flights will be added to the schedule to help fans get to 25 cities to fill stadiums … Read more
There’s a new way to travel in style — thanks to the celebrity-backed private jet company Wheels Up. Once reserved for the rich and famous, private aviation is now the transportation of choice for travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly. The Atlanta-based company, which boasts stars like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, … Read more
A passenger on a recent Delta flight is laughing all the way to the bank. Traveling before or after a holiday weekend is always hectic for both fliers and airlines. However, one traveler was at the right place at the right time when the popular airline offered him $3,000 to change flights. Here’s what exactly … Read more
Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more
These vacationers really raised the roof — but, no, they weren’t partying. Freaked-out air travelers were forced to hold up the roof of a plane after its interior suddenly caved in during a recent trip from Atlanta to Chicago on April 14. “My homie was on a Delta flight and the ceiling collapsed,” claimed content creator Lucas … Read more
It was a pre-flight food fight. A Delta Sky Club member was left outraged after observing another visitor to the airport lounge load up on mountains of free food for their trip. The exasperated eyewitness took to Reddit to rail against the shameless and selfish hoarder, writing: “While this fellow, apparently raised by wolves, was … Read more
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal … Read more
New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city. Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269 With its inaugural wheels up … Read more