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Delta's 2012 refinery purchase proves strategic as jet‑fuel squeeze tightens

Delta’s 2012 purchase of the Trainer refinery outside Philadelphia is paying off as global jet‑fuel supply tightens and prices spike, giving the carrier direct access to refined fuel and a built‑in hedge against volatile spot markets. The asset narrows Delta’s exposure to short‑term fuel shocks.

2026-03-25T04:09:42.418120-07:00

The Hill

Delta suspends congressional VIP airport services amid TSA staffing crisis

2026-03-25T00:01:11.254292-07:00

New York Times

Airlines pause new fuel hedges as Middle East conflict sends jet-fuel costs soaring

2026-03-25T02:19:24.789382-07:00

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

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Delta's 2012 refinery purchase proves strategic as jet‑fuel squeeze tightens Delta’s 2012 purchase of the Trainer refinery outside Philadelphia is paying off as global jet‑fuel supply tightens and prices spike, giving the carrier direct access to refined fuel and a built‑in hedge against volatile spot markets. The asset narrows Delta’s exposure to short‑term fuel shocks.

2026-03-25T04:09:42.418120-07:00

Delta's 2012 refinery purchase proves strategic as jet‑fuel squeeze tightens

New York Times

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Airlines pause new fuel hedges as Middle East conflict sends jet-fuel costs soaring European carriers are pausing new fuel hedges as the Middle East conflict drives jet-fuel prices sharply higher, with Ryanair among those waiting for a pullback. Most European airlines remain largely hedged, while largely unhedged U.S. carriers face growing cost pressure and fare increases.

2026-03-25T02:19:24.789382-07:00

Airlines pause new fuel hedges as Middle East conflict sends jet-fuel costs soaring

The Hill

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Delta suspends congressional VIP airport services amid TSA staffing crisis Delta has suspended select airport privileges for members of Congress — including expedited screening, VIP escorts and priority handling — until the partial DHS funding shutdown ends. The carrier cites stretched resources as TSA faces widespread staffing shortages and more than 460 officer resignations since mid‑February.

2026-03-25T00:01:11.254292-07:00

Delta suspends congressional VIP airport services amid TSA staffing crisis

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service Delta has asked U.S. regulators to defer Philippine Airlines' planned nonstop Chicago service, requesting a delay to PAL's market entry while related access issues are resolved. The action deepens a broader dispute over transpacific route rights and U.S. gateway allocations between carriers.

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

Air Data News

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Severe turbulence injures multiple aboard Delta A350 en route LAX–Sydney; several cabin crew hospitalized A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 carrying about 160 passengers from Los Angeles to Sydney encountered severe turbulence during descent near Sydney, injuring multiple people and sending several cabin crew to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Reports say three cabin crew were hospitalized and at least five people were hurt.

2026-03-19T23:39:45.743869-07:00

Severe turbulence injures multiple aboard Delta A350 en route LAX–Sydney; several cabin crew hospitalized

Skift

Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand The Middle East crisis is redirecting travel away from UAE hubs and reshaping global demand patterns, with Delta reporting surging bookings and premium passengers helping carriers offset higher jet‑fuel costs. Hospitality group Hyatt is accelerating expansion into underserved U.S. markets to capture redistributed leisure demand.

2026-03-18T19:20:35.376145-07:00

Travelers reroute from UAE as Delta books surge; premium fares and Hyatt's U.S. push reshape demand

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Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made Delta Flight 69, an Airbus A350 from Seattle to Taipei, diverted to Anchorage after a passenger allegedly grabbed a flight attendant, used a racial slur and threatened violence. The cockpit was locked down, the crew made an emergency landing, and federal authorities took the passenger into custody.

2026-03-18T09:22:31.576221-07:00

Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur; Arrest Made

Skift

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American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits American Airlines said it may tap the debt market as early as next quarter and could monetize assets — including its fleet and loyalty program — even as it advances a planned jet order. US carriers report resilient demand while crude tops $100/bbl, driving large jet‑fuel cost hits.

2026-03-17T07:00:36.082474-07:00

American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits

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Delta's 2012 refinery purchase proves strategic as jet‑fuel squeeze tightens

Delta suspends congressional VIP airport services amid TSA staffing crisis

Airlines pause new fuel hedges as Middle East conflict sends jet-fuel costs soaring

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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