News Archive

February 2021

Book, Test, Travel: New Testing Options When You are Ready to Fly

Delta Extends Middle Seat Blocking through April 2021; Only U.S. airline to Continue Providing More Space for Customers

Building a Digital Concierge that Removes Guesswork from Travel

Delta Named the World’s Most Admired Airline by Fortune Magazine for the 10th Time

January 2021

Delta Launches First Domestic Digital Identity Test in U.S., Providing Touchless Curb-to-gate Experience

Delta Earns Hospital-grade ‘Diamond’ Rating for Cleanliness

Suspension of New York JFK- Tel Aviv Passenger Services starting January 25

New Delta.com Tool Helps Customers Find Approved COVID-19 Testing Centers Across International Network

Delta to Require Negative COVID-19 Test Results to Enter United States, in Accordance with CDC Order

Delta Deploys Dedicated Cleanliness 'Eyes and Ears' at US airports

December 2020

Delta, Virgin Atlantic U.K. Customers Required to Test for COVID-19 Before Travel to U.S.

New COVID Testing Requirements for Travel Between U.S. and China, Effective December 23

Delta Delivers COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments as Part of Global Effort to Beat Pandemic

Delta Eliminates International Change Fees, Adds More Flexibility to New Tickets

Delta and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Offer COVID-tested Flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam

Delta Launches Industry’s First Contact Tracing for Travelers Returning to U.S.

November 2020

Delta to Launch First Quarantine-free, COVID-free Travel to Europe through New Testing Protocols

Delta is the only U.S. Airline to Block Middle Seats, Limit Onboard Capacity through March 30, 2021

Delta Launches Interactive Travel Requirements Map to Take More Stress Out of Planning Your Next Trip

Delta wins record 10th Business Travel News Award on Strength of Pandemic Response, People-first Approach

New COVID Testing Requirements for Travel Between U.S. and China - Effective November 6

October 2020

U.K. Travelers Prefer Delta for Third Year Running

Departing Lagos (LOS) - Atlanta Flight Seat Capacity Lifted

Harvard Study: Flying Presents Lower Risk of COVID-19 than Grocery Shopping, Dining Out

Delta named Best North American Airline by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific

Global Sales Support Expands Chat Functionality

September 2020

Delta Extends Loyalty Benefits Further into 2021, Offers More Flexibility for Award Travel

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

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