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Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have declined takeoff-and-landing slots awarded at Mexico City, rejecting reassigned frequencies. Both carriers' refusals strip two major U.S. operators of newly allocated capacity at the airport and complicate route-reinstatement plans for transborder service between the U.S. and Mexico.

2026-01-20T08:55:53.726767-08:00

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Delta orders 30 Boeing 787-10s, secures 30 options in long‑haul fleet modernisation

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

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Delta to pay $1.3bn in 2025 profit-sharing — smallest bonus since 2022; employees voice frustration

2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00

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Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have declined takeoff-and-landing slots awarded at Mexico City, rejecting reassigned frequencies. Both carriers' refusals strip two major U.S. operators of newly allocated capacity at the airport and complicate route-reinstatement plans for transborder service between the U.S. and Mexico.

2026-01-20T08:55:53.726767-08:00

Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots

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Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure Allegiant and Sun Country are merging as U.S. low‑cost carrier economics weaken, combining two leisure‑focused operators in a move that signals consolidation in the budget segment. The deal arrives amid signs of softer economy/Main Cabin demand flagged by legacy carriers, squeezing yields and margins.

2026-01-18T22:06:55.558309-08:00

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

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Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant A federal judge sentenced a Delta passenger to 18 months in prison after he threatened an 80‑year‑old flight attendant and engaged in disruptive behavior aboard a flight. Prosecutors said the conduct endangered crew and passengers and resulted in federal charges for in‑flight assault and interference.

2026-01-15T16:23:55.105897-08:00

Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant

Skift

Delta aims to turn maintenance unit into a $3 billion MRO business Delta plans to turn its in‑house maintenance unit into a standalone multi‑billion‑dollar MRO business, with executives estimating revenues could reach as much as $3 billion. The announcement signals a push to commercialize maintenance capabilities and create a new revenue stream for the carrier.

2026-01-15T10:02:41.516094-08:00

Delta aims to turn maintenance unit into a $3 billion MRO business

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Delta to pay $1.3bn in 2025 profit-sharing — smallest bonus since 2022; employees voice frustration Delta Air Lines will share $1.3 billion with employees for 2025 performance — roughly four weeks' pay — the smallest profit‑sharing bonus since 2022, drawing staff frustration. The payout follows strong Q4 cash flow and 2026 EPS targets as executives warn of looming consolidation among low‑cost carriers.

2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00

Delta to pay $1.3bn in 2025 profit-sharing — smallest bonus since 2022; employees voice frustration

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Delta orders 30 Boeing 787-10s, secures 30 options in long‑haul fleet modernisation Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners with purchase rights for an additional 30, marking the carrier's first 787 commitment. The jets are central to a long‑haul fleet modernisation as Delta forecasts roughly 20% earnings growth in 2026 driven by premium travel.

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

Delta orders 30 Boeing 787-10s, secures 30 options in long‑haul fleet modernisation

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Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots

Allegiant and Sun Country to Merge as U.S. Low‑Cost Model Faces Pressure

Delta orders 30 Boeing 787-10s, secures 30 options in long‑haul fleet modernisation

Delta to pay $1.3bn in 2025 profit-sharing — smallest bonus since 2022; employees voice frustration

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