United Airlines Forecasts $6B Fuel Hit Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines expects $6 billion in additional fuel costs this year as the Strait of Hormuz closure forces industry-wide capacity reductions.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Business
Delta, Shell Aviation Ink 5-Year SAF Supply Agreement
Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation have signed a five-year agreement to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel across five major U.S. hubs through 2030.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Environmental
Delta Posts $19.8bn Revenue Despite Record Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines reported $19.8bn in revenue and $1.4bn in profit for Q2 2026, offsetting record fuel costs with strong premium travel demand.
Jul 14, 20263 min
Business
Delta Air Lines Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Milestone
Delta Air Lines has surpassed 1,000 active mainline aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion focused on premium passenger offerings.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Fleet Strategy: 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 Upgauging
Delta Air Lines will introduce Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 aircraft to increase capacity and efficiency as older fleet types are retired.
Jul 12, 20263 min
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US Airlines Redesign Cabins for Premium Revenue Growth
Major US carriers are reconfiguring fleets to prioritize high-margin premium seating as demand for luxury travel experiences continues to climb.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Business
United Airlines Window Seat Lawsuit Proceeds After Ruling
A federal judge allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed against United Airlines regarding the sale of window seats that lack an actual exterior view.
Jul 8, 20264 min
Business
Delta A319 Struck by Firework on Final Approach to Midway
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework at 200 feet during its descent into Chicago Midway on July 4, resulting in minor paint damage.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Safety
Delta Flight 56 Lawsuit Follows Severe Turbulence Injuries
Twenty passengers are suing Delta after severe turbulence on a flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam injured 25 people last year.
Jun 30, 20264 min
Safety
Delta Air Lines Faces Boston Logan Runway Incursion Probe
Federal regulators are investigating four Delta Air Lines aborted landings at Boston Logan, following a string of runway incursions in June 2026.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Safety
Delta Adds EWR-LAX Service, Challenges United at Newark
Delta will launch twice-daily Newark to Los Angeles flights in April 2027, challenging United Airlines' dominance on the lucrative route.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Air Lines Adjusts Austin Routes, Adds San Jose Flight
Delta Air Lines will launch daily service to San Jose while ending flights to Memphis and New Orleans as part of its Austin network optimization.
Jun 26, 20263 min
Airlines
Delta Adds San Jose Route, Solidifying Austin Focus City
Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop service between Austin and San Jose on October 6, 2026, as it expands its presence at the Texas airport.
Jun 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta to Install VCT Finlets on 240 Boeing 737NG Aircraft
Delta Air Lines will retrofit 240 Boeing 737NG aircraft with VCT finlets to improve fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions across its fleet.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta A321neo Lands at JFK After Reported Tire Issue
Delta Flight 1966 landed safely at JFK with 170 passengers after a minor nose gear tire issue triggered a large, precautionary emergency response.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Safety
Delta Air Lines Faces Cancellations After FAA Ground Delays
Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds of flights following FAA Ground Delay Programs at LGA and ATL triggered by severe thunderstorms and ATC staffing gaps.
Jun 16, 20263 min
Airlines
Delta Flight 337 Diverts to CLT After Cockpit Smoke
Delta Air Lines flight 337 diverted to Charlotte after a cockpit smoke emergency, forcing 187 passengers to stay overnight.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Safety
Delta Flight DL337 Makes Emergency Landing in Charlotte
Delta flight DL337 diverted to Charlotte after cockpit smoke forced pilots to use oxygen masks; all 187 passengers and 6 crew landed safely.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Safety
United vs Delta: Analyzing NYC Passenger Market Share
United Airlines currently leads in total New York regional passenger volume, though Delta Air Lines maintains strong domestic competition at JFK and LGA.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Business
Delta Flight DL21 Diverts to Edinburgh After Emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from London to Seattle diverted to Edinburgh on June 7 after the crew declared a mid-air emergency due to a mechanical issue.
Jun 8, 20263 min
Safety