Delta Air Lines will cease service to Greater Binghamton Airport on Feb. 14, 2026, due to airline retention issues despite recent renovations, with passengers offered refunds or route switches; the airport is exploring new airline options to restore service.
A Roanoke family has sued Delta and KLM airlines after claiming they were bitten by bedbugs during a flight, resulting in injuries and emotional distress, and seeking at least $200,000 in damages.
Delta Airlines reported that the recent U.S. government shutdown cost it about $200 million in pretax profit, mainly due to softened bookings, but the airline remains optimistic about strong travel demand into 2026. Despite the shutdown's impact, Delta and other airlines continue to advocate for better pay and conditions for air traffic controllers and other essential workers to prevent future disruptions.
A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency evacuation slide on a Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City flight, causing over $70,000 in damages, delaying the flight for four hours, and stranding passengers overnight. The incident occurred when the attendant unintentionally raised the door handle while arming the door, triggering the slide to deploy prematurely. The airline is investigating and may require retraining for the crew member involved.
A Delta flight in 2023 took off into a severe hailstorm in Italy without reviewing all available weather data, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. Investigators found that the crew's delayed decision to change course and lack of access to satellite radar images contributed to the incident. Delta has since emphasized the importance of storm avoidance and upgraded some aircraft weather radars.
Two Delta Air Lines jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, causing minor injuries to a flight attendant and damage to the aircraft, with no passengers harmed; the FAA is investigating the incident.
Two Delta regional jets collided at low speed while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a flight attendant and no passenger injuries. The airline is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident, which caused no disruption to airport operations.
Two Delta regional jets collided at low speed while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, causing significant damage including a wing detachment and injuries, prompting an FAA investigation.
Delta Air Lines suspended multiple employees after they posted on social media about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, citing violations of social media policy; the posts are under investigation, and the employees may face termination.
A Delta Airlines plane clipped the wing of an empty jet during pushback at Atlanta airport, with no injuries reported among passengers and crew; the flight to Guatemala was delayed but eventually took off on a different aircraft.
The travel industry is increasingly adopting AI for dynamic pricing and service enhancements, raising concerns about transparency, privacy, and fairness among consumers and regulators, as airlines like Delta, Marriott, and Hertz implement AI-driven systems for ticket pricing, upgrades, and damage assessments.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence over the Rockies, causing 25 injuries and an emergency landing in Minneapolis. The turbulence was linked to storm activity and possibly climate change effects on jet streams.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after severe turbulence injured 25 passengers, highlighting increasing turbulence issues linked to climate change.
A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-900 made an emergency landing in Minneapolis after severe turbulence injured 25 passengers, leading to their hospitalization. The flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted due to the turbulence, which caused significant injuries among the 275 passengers and 13 crew members onboard. This incident highlights the risks associated with severe turbulence during air travel.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis after encountering severe turbulence, resulting in 25 injuries and hospitalizations; the plane landed safely and medical assistance was provided to those affected.