Delta CEO says Trump regulation stance could be ‘breath of fresh air’

Delta CEO says Trump regulation stance could be ‘breath of fresh air’

Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., during an interview in New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration’s approach to regulation could be a “breath of fresh air.” Speaking to reporters ahead of Delta’s … Read more

Delta forecasts sales growth in 2025 thanks to ‘resilient economy’

Delta forecasts sales growth in 2025 thanks to ‘resilient economy’

A Delta aircraft at the airline’s hangar in Atlanta Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said sales would grow in 2025, citing a “resilient economy” for strong travel demand and credit card spending, especially for higher-end offerings. It also said it expects to grow earnings in the coming years. Delta forecast revenue growth in … Read more

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses

Passengers check in at the Spirit Airlines counter at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on February 07, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Spirit Airlines, an icon of budget air travel that reshaped the industry, has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of mounting losses, a failed merger, increased competition and … Read more

The top gift to give this season? Travel— if you can figure out how

The top gift to give this season? Travel— if you can figure out how

Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of … Read more

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they’ve been in years

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they’ve been in years

A tourist takes a photo as the Acropolis’ Propylaea are seen in the background, in Athens, Greece, on June 28, 2024. Elias Marcou | Reuters Flights between the U.S. and Europe have not been this cheap in three years, when many countries were just lifting Covid-19 era rules. Fares are low even for the traditionally … Read more

United Airlines raises requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines raises requirements to earn frequent flyer status

A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to … Read more

Delta suit against CrowdStrike after IT outage caused cancellations

Delta suit against CrowdStrike after IT outage caused cancellations

Delta Air Lines planes are seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on the July 4th weekend in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 2, 2022.  Andrew Kelly | Reuters Delta Air Lines on Friday filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Georgia, accusing the security software vendor of breach of contract and negligence after an … Read more

Delta stops hot meals on some flights citing caterer food safety issue

Delta stops hot meals on some flights citing caterer food safety issue

Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Delta Air Lines had to suspend hot meal service on more than 200 flights out of its Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport hub over the past several days because of a “food … Read more

Airbus monthly deliveries fall, piling pressure on annual target

Airbus monthly deliveries fall, piling pressure on annual target

Airbus operators during manufacturing on the assembly line of the C295 aircraft on March 12, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Europa Press News | Europa Press | Getty Images Airbus reported lower monthly deliveries late on Wednesday, putting its annual production target under pressure as supply chain struggles continue to plague the industry. The European … Read more

Delta says travelers are trading summer Europe trips for fall getaways

Delta says travelers are trading summer Europe trips for fall getaways

A woman uses an umbrella to protect herself from the sun as she passes past the Colosseum during an intensely hot day in Rome, Italy, on July 11, 2024.  Riccardo De Luca | Anadolu | Getty Images Summer trips to Europe are getting too hot for thousands of tourists. Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein … Read more