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American Airlines Unveils 1920s-Inspired Inflight Menu to Celebrate 100 Years
business18 days ago

American Airlines Unveils 1920s-Inspired Inflight Menu to Celebrate 100 Years

American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with centennial-themed inflight dining. Preorders begin February 9, with menu debuts in March for international and transcontinental Flagship First/Business, and in April for domestic First Class. Dishes draw from 1920s flavors—Beef Wellington, Waldorf salad, caviar blinis, deviled eggs, and more—offering modern takes on the decade's dining. The celebration also includes a centennial livery, a dedicated site, and commemorative merchandise planned throughout 2026.

Delta's Lounge Woes and the Upper Middle Class's Elite Overproduction Dilemma
business7 months ago

Delta's Lounge Woes and the Upper Middle Class's Elite Overproduction Dilemma

Delta Air Lines is expanding and upgrading its premium lounges amidst overcrowding issues, which reflect a broader societal trend of elite overproduction where the proliferation of affluent individuals dilutes the exclusivity of luxury symbols like airport lounges, leading to dissatisfaction among the upper middle class. Despite efforts to improve the experience, the democratization of luxury has made these spaces less exclusive, highlighting societal tensions around status and success.

"Delta Set to Introduce Premium Airport Lounges in 2024"
travel2 years ago

"Delta Set to Introduce Premium Airport Lounges in 2024"

Delta Air Lines is set to launch premium lounges at airports in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, with the first lounge opening at John F. Kennedy Airport in June. The lounges will offer personalized service and amenities such as full-service brasseries, chef-assisted markets, and wellness areas. This announcement follows changes to Delta's loyalty program and access to its clubs, which received criticism from loyal customers. CEO Ed Bastian stated that the airline will modify its frequent flyer program to make it easier for members to reach Medallion status and to improve accessibility to its clubs.

"Delta's 2024 Plan: Introducing Premium Airport Lounges and Expanded Sky Clubs"
travel2 years ago

"Delta's 2024 Plan: Introducing Premium Airport Lounges and Expanded Sky Clubs"

Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a new "premium" airport lounge at New York's JFK International Airport in June, featuring a full-service brasserie, market, and wellness areas. The airline faced backlash for tightening access to its Sky Club lounges, but is now moving towards a spend-based status model. Amex is offering updates to its Delta SkyMiles credit cards, including flight and restaurant credits, as part of its partnership with Delta. The close corporate relationship between Delta and Amex has been lucrative, with Delta reportedly receiving $6.8 billion from Amex in 2023.

"Delta's 2024 Expansion: New Premium Lounges Set to Elevate Airport Experience"
travel2 years ago

"Delta's 2024 Expansion: New Premium Lounges Set to Elevate Airport Experience"

Delta Air Lines is set to open a new tier of "premium" airport lounges, starting with a 38,000 square foot lounge at New York's JFK International Airport in June, catering to high-spending travelers. The airline plans to open similar high-end lounges in Boston and Los Angeles later this year, as well as standard Sky Clubs in Charlotte and Seattle. This move reflects Delta's focus on catering to premium travelers, as revenue from business class and premium economy tickets grew 26% last year, reaching $19.1 billion.

Delta Air Lines' Q1 Earnings: Losses and Hopes for Summer Travel
business2 years ago

Delta Air Lines' Q1 Earnings: Losses and Hopes for Summer Travel

Delta Air Lines is set to report its earnings for the first quarter amid concerns of a possible recession. The airline is doubling down on more profitable premium travel to defend against an economic downturn, with plans to offer 15,000 more premium seats a day across its network this year compared to the pre-pandemic period. Analysts expect Delta to swing to earnings of 29 cents per share, with revenue seen jumping nearly 36% to $12.675 billion. Delta's earnings report will kick off quarterly results for airlines and the overall travel sector.