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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

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Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

2026-02-22T21:45:49.083943-08:00

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

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Delta flight DL2557 (B717) returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit

2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture Aeroméxico and Delta have asked a court to void an order requiring dismantling of their joint venture, filing a legal challenge to overturn the decision. The action seeks to preserve the commercial partnership that underpins their coordinated network, codeshares and joint commercial arrangements.

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

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Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries A Delta Boeing 737 carrying 179 passengers suffered an engine failure seconds after takeoff from Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), sending sparks that ignited a grass fire beside the runway. The crew returned the jet to SAV about 27 minutes later; emergency services extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

2026-02-22T21:45:49.083943-08:00

Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

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Winter Storm Hernando forces widespread U.S. cancellations; Delta waives change fees Winter Storm Hernando, forecast to hit Sunday into Monday, has driven U.S. carriers to preemptively cancel and rebook services: Delta announced waivers and moved schedules — reporting 60+ cancellations and 500+ delays — while industry-wide disruptions topped more than 4,000 cancelled flights.

2026-02-21T09:35:37.895224-08:00

Winter Storm Hernando forces widespread U.S. cancellations; Delta waives change fees

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Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps Delta and United are pulling ahead on profitability and strategic recovery, while American lags and Frontier struggles to regain footing. The analysis breaks down profit drivers, network and fleet choices, and how scale, premium demand and operational execution are widening performance gaps across U.S. carriers.

2026-02-20T06:34:10.696897-08:00

Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps

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Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport A passenger allegedly assaulted a Delta Air Lines flight attendant at Memphis International Airport and, during the subsequent arrest, bit a police officer, authorities say. The individual faces multiple charges connected to the onboard attack and the confrontation at the airport.

2026-02-19T23:11:11.599616-08:00

Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport

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Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs A Yonkers woman with cerebral palsy says Delta staff damaged her specialized wheelchair during a recent flight, leaving her in daily, "excruciating" pain. Delta has apologized and pledged to cover repair costs, raising questions about handling of mobility aids and disability accommodations.

2026-02-18T12:05:34.508438-08:00

Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs

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Delta, United and Southwest disclose AI use across operations and customer service Delta, United and Southwest are publicly disclosing how they deploy artificial intelligence across operations and customer service, detailing use cases from operational optimisation to passenger-facing support as the technology becomes more widespread in the industry. The disclosures increase transparency around AI-driven decision-making.

2026-02-18T08:01:22.795052-08:00

Delta, United and Southwest disclose AI use across operations and customer service

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

Delta flight DL2557 (B717) returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit

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