News Archive

September 2020

COVID-19 Test Now Required for Flights Between the U.S. and China

Delta's Hub at Incheon International Airport First in Asia Pacific to Receive Health Accreditation

Building on its demonstrated commitment to flexibility for customers, Delta eliminates change fees

August 2020

Five Ways Delta is Keeping Lavatories Safe and Clean for You

Watch How Delta Ensures Cleaner Surfaces Across Travel Journey

Delta Brings Back More Flights Across the Atlantic and Pacific this Winter and Summer 2021

More Space for Holiday Travel: Delta Extends Middle Seat Blocks into January 2021

Delta Teams up with CVS Health to Accelerate Employee COVID-19 Testing

'Is it Safe to Travel?' See Delta’s Layers of Protection for Yourself

Flexibility When Flying: Delta Expands Change-Fee Waivers for New Bookings, Travel Through 2020

Delta Adjusts August Flying Schedule Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Continues Blocking Seats for Safety

July 2020

Delta’s Corporate Responsibility Report Pledges Continued Commitment to Social Impact and Sustainability in Face of Pandemic

How Delta is Giving You More Space for Safer Travel

Delta’s Mask Exemption Process: It’s Rigorous for Everyone’s Safety

More Flights, Service Return in July as Delta Continues Industry-Leading Safety Measures

'How Clean Will the Air be on My Next Flight?' Hear it from a Medical Expert

Select Delta Sky Clubs Reopen with Additional Layers of Protection for Guests

June 2020

Delta Engages Mayo Clinic Experts to Advise on Making Travel Even Safer

Delta, The GDSs and ATPCO Work Together to Create an Automated Solution

Resources for Coronavirus International and Regional Travel Restrictions

Delta to Resume Flights Between U.S. and China June 25

Delta Welcomes Travelers Back with Layers of Protection for Safe Travel

More Flights, Service Return in July as Delta Continues Industry-Leading Safety Measures

3 Things to Know About Delta’s Mask-Wearing Requirement

Where Delta is Flying in June (updated)

Is it Safe to Travel? See Delta’s Layers of Protection for Yourself

Delta Launches Unique Global Cleanliness Division to Drive Long-Term Commitment to Clean

Safer Travel Experience

Delta to Suspend Flying in Select U.S. Cities

Delta Will Block Middle-Seat Selection, Cap Cabin Seating Through Sept. 30, 2020

3 Things to Know When You Travel With a Delta Partner Airline

May 2020

Continuing to Expand on the Flexibility you Need

From Check-In to Baggage Claim: Delta Has You Covered For a Safe Travel Experience

A Request for Travel Agencies to Cancel Unused Reservations

Delta to Temporarily Consolidate Flying in Select U.S. Metros

Delta and LATAM Sign trans-American Joint Venture Agreement

Complimentary Name Changes on SkyBonus Accounts

Delta Expands Onboard Customer Spacing with Blocked Seats on All Aircraft

April 2020

MSA Program Offering Additional Flexibility

Where Delta is Flying in May

Delta Waives 2020 SkyBonus Program Minimums for Active Accounts and Extends Points and Award Validity

Delta Extends Ability to Rebook Coronavirus-impacted Travel for up to 2 Years

Delta Extends Medallion Status, Club Memberships and More

March 2020

AFKL Covid-19 Refund Policy Changes

Delta Reduces U.S.-Europe Flying Starting Monday; Suspends JFK to Mumbai

Delta Evaluating Europe Flights, Helping Customers Return to U.S. After Coronavirus Travel Directive

Delta's Response to Directive on U.S.-Europe Travel

The U.S. Government Announces Temporary Europe Travel Ban

Self-Service Options Reminder, During Times of Peak Call Volume

Delta Codeshare and Policy Update for GOL

Delta Reduces Flight Schedule to Japan Due to COVID-19

Delta Waives Change Fees for International Travel Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Delta Responds to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Delta Temporarily Suspends Milan Service

February 2020

Delta and LATAM Accelerate Industry Leading Partnership

Delta Reduces Flight Schedule to South Korea Following Coronavirus Outbreak

Changes to Virgin Atlantic's Complimentary Ground Transportation Offering

Additional Aircraft from China Redeployed in the trans-Atlantic Region

Delta Commits $1 Billion to Become First Carbon Neutral Airline Globally

Planned Expansion at New York-JFK’s Terminal 4 to Add 16 New Gates

Delta to Redeploy New Aircraft from Suspended China Routes to trans-Atlantic

Delta, Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic Launch World’s Leading Partnership

UPDATE: Following New U.S. HHS Requirements, Delta Advances Plans to Temporarily Suspend All U.S.-China Flying

January 2020

Delta to temporarily suspend all U.S.-China flying

Wheels Up and Delta Close Groundbreaking Transaction, Combining Delta Private Jets with Wheels Up and Introducing Cross-platform Customer Benefits

Delta Continues Customer-Centric Distribution Enhancements

DELTA ADVISORY: TRAVEL BETWEEN NEW YORK-JFK and MUMBAI

Health Situation in Wuhan, China (WUH) – Travel Advisory

Wall Street Journal names Delta best U.S. airline of 2019

Updated Bag Drop Procedures at LAX

Salt Lake City Airport Update: Hardstand Operation for Delta Connection Flights

December 2019

Delta Completes Tender Offer to Purchase Shares in LATAM

Delta Moves to State-of-the-Art Beijing Daxing International Airport in March 2020

Business Travel News Names Delta Distribution Leader Among Industry’s Top 25 Most Influential

Delta and LATAM to Launch Codesharing as Carriers Build Leading Partnership in Latin America

November 2019

Delta Wins Historic 9th Consecutive Business Travel News Award

Delta Shuttle to Depart from Airline’s First New LGA Concourse Beginning Nov. 16

New Interline Revalidation Program – Delta and Virgin Atlantic

Sabre Changes Pseudo City Code for Delta Queues

Delta Debuts Industry-leading International Main Cabin Experience

Delta Premium Select Available for Purchase Between Atlanta and Santiago, Chile

Delta Creates Smoother, Stress-free Partner Flight Connections with TSA Pre-Check

October 2019

Delta’s First New Concourse at LaGuardia Opens

Delta to Launch Chat Feature, Enhanced Meetings Options for Corporate Travelers

September 2019

Delta Moves to New Satellite Terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Delta Honored with 8th Consecutive Beat Readers’ Choice Award

Delta Invests $2 Million for Study of Potential Facility to Produce Biofuel from Forest Floor debris

August 2019

Delta Launches SkyWatch Daily Outlook

Delta SkyMiles Once Again Named a Best Travel Rewards Program by U.S. News

Delta, Air France, KLM & Virgin Atlantic Carbon-offset Flights to and from Chicago for the 2019 GBTA Convention

Delta Expands Corporate Benefits Program to Virgin Atlantic and Aeromexico

July 2019

Delta Continues Expansion of Basic Economy in Latin America

Delta Launches A330-900neo Service, Bringing Premium Products and Service to More Customers in Seattle and Beyond

Delta Comfort+ Switches from Premium Economy to Economy Shelf for Latin Markets

June 2019

Delta’s First New LaGuardia Concourse to Open this Fall

Delta Introduces SkyTeam Rebooking for Agents to Assist Customers Across 19 Airlines

Delta Adds Newly Modified Four Seat Product 767-400 to transatlantic Routes

'S' Class Fares Filed for Domestic Routes

Delta Expands Optional Facial Recognition Boarding to New Airports and More Customers

Delta Equity Investment Deepens Ties to Joint Venture Partner Korean Air

Booking Class Realignment- Delta adds "S" Class

Important Changes for Customers Planning to Travel to Cuba

May 2019

Newest Delta Sky Club Evokes Eclectic Austin

100 Days Cancel-Free: Delta Celebrates Operational Milestone in Record Timing

Delta Launches Reclaim My Status Customer Loyalty Benefit

April 2019

Comfort+ as a Fare Offered on Four-Product Aircraft Earlier Than Expected

March 2019

Korean Air Passenger Service System Outage on March 27

SkyTeam Go Passes Discontinued

Delta Comfort+ Offered as a Fare On Four-Product Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM Launch Codeshare Partnership

February 2019

SkyMiles Login and Flight Check-In Unavailable During Scheduled Maintenance

Delta Climbs in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Rankings

Delta Comfort+ Fares Reinstated For U.K. Origination

Delta Makes Changes to Ticketing Process for Same Day Travel

Virgin Atlantic Economy Delight Purchase Options Now Available Exit the U.S. on Delta-Marketed/Virgin Atlantic-Operated Flights

Buying Upgrades with Miles is Newest Reason to Download Fly Delta App

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Celebrate 5 Years of Partnership

January 2019

Los Angeles (LAX) Construction Alert: Terminal 2

Wall Street Journal names Delta best U.S. Airline of 2018

Tram Service Interruption at Detroit's McNamara Terminal

Delta Awarded FlightGlobal’s Most On-Time Airline for 2018

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