A Delta flight from Orlando to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tampa due to an odor onboard, with no injuries reported; passengers were rebooked on another flight and the plane later continued to Los Angeles.
A Virginia family has sued Delta and KLM airlines, claiming they were bitten and injured by bedbugs during a flight, which ruined their vacation and caused medical issues, seeking at least $200,000 in damages.
A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed the evacuation slide on Flight 3248, causing a four-hour delay, stranding passengers overnight and incurring significant costs, marking a rare mistake in her 26-year career.
The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their joint partnership due to concerns over Mexico's unfair airline practices, including restrictions on flights and airport slot allocations, which are seen as giving Mexican airlines an advantage. This move is part of broader trade tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, and the airlines have expressed disappointment, warning of economic impacts and reduced connectivity. The order will take effect in January, but until then, the airlines will continue their cooperation.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked antitrust immunity for Delta and Aeromexico due to concerns over Mexico's unfair treatment of U.S. airlines, particularly related to airport policies and market advantages, as part of broader trade tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. The airlines may challenge the decision, which will take effect in January, potentially impacting flights and tourism between the two countries.
The Trump administration ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to end their joint venture by January 1 due to anticompetitive concerns, potentially impacting U.S.-Mexico flight services and economic benefits, with both airlines reviewing the decision.
A Delta flight from Orlando to Austin experienced a wing part detachment mid-flight, prompting a safe emergency landing and an FAA investigation, with no injuries reported.
Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Delta and United Airlines, claiming they sold passengers window seats that actually have no windows due to aircraft design issues, with some passengers paying extra for these seats and being denied the view they expected.
Passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta and United Airlines, claiming they were unfairly charged extra for window seats that were actually adjacent to walls and lacked windows, with the airlines allegedly misrepresenting these seats as window seats during sales.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence, leading to a diversion to Minneapolis where 25 people were hospitalized for evaluation, with the aircraft landing safely and emergency responders assisting on arrival.
A Delta co-pilot was arrested at San Francisco International Airport after Flight 2809 from Minneapolis landed, with federal agents storming the plane and taking the co-pilot into custody, while the remaining crew and passengers were shocked by the incident.
A Delta co-pilot was arrested on child porn charges after a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco, with federal agents boarding the plane upon arrival. The arrest was reportedly related to child sexual abuse materials, but official details have not been fully confirmed.
A Delta Boeing 767-400 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from LAX but safely returned to the airport after a quick turnaround, with passengers and crew unharmed, and the incident under investigation.
A Delta regional jet made an aggressive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota, prompting an investigation; the pilot expressed surprise and apologized to passengers for the sudden move.