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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

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

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

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Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Reuters

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Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind Delta said accelerating March bookings lifted first‑quarter revenue guidance to $15.0–$15.3bn (high‑single‑digit y/y growth), letting management keep EPS targets despite an estimated $400m hit from higher jet fuel and weather. CEO Ed Bastian said recent sale days were among the strongest in the carrier’s history.

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

Washington Post

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers United, American and Delta have cut frequent‑flyer miles earned on Basic Economy tickets, reducing accruals for lowest‑fare customers. The move tightens loyalty programme economics for mass‑market travellers, affecting large leisure cohorts and signalling an industry push to prioritise higher‑yield revenue streams.

2026-03-15T21:54:55.334409-07:00

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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

Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

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

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