Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after departure Saturday after crew reported fumes or smoke in the flight deck. Passengers subsequently evacuated via emergency slides on a taxiway, according to reports.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
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An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after departure Saturday after crew reported fumes or smoke in the flight deck. Passengers subsequently evacuated via emergency slides on a taxiway, according to reports.
The Air Line Pilots Association accused Delta Air Lines of launching a “comprehensive attack” on long-standing scheduling rules, escalating a labor dispute that could affect how pilots’ work schedules are managed. The union said it is considering all available options, without specifying what actions it may take.
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Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop Atlanta–Riyadh service on Oct. 23, 2026, its first route to Saudi Arabia and the first nonstop connection between the U.S. and Riyadh operated by a U.S. airline. The launch advances Delta’s partnership with Riyadh Air despite continuing regional tensions.
Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, an inflight sports “gaming” offering, as the companies emphasize that the product is not gambling. The partnership expands Delta’s onboard passenger experience into sports engagement while requiring careful positioning around the distinction between gaming and wagering.
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Two Delta Air Lines aircraft reportedly came into close proximity at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday evening, with TCAS collision-avoidance alerts triggered in both cockpits during an aborted landing/go-around. One involved flight had already been delayed after a diversion before the go-around. The FAA is investigating the incident.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly contacted Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about pursuing a potential merger in 2025, according to coverage tied to the Chicago O’Hare executive dialogue. The discussion signals renewed consolidation interest between the two major carriers.
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Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement to give freight forwarders and logistics partners broader network access, enhanced routing options, and improved cargo connectivity through Saudi Arabia. In parallel, Saudia Cargo has launched a scheduled Riyadh–Melbourne freighter route to extend its international cargo network.
American Airlines says it is pursuing a long-term strategy to narrow its profitability gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The carrier is also preparing for a new widebody aircraft order and dismissed the possibility of a merger with United, signaling continued focus on network and fleet execution.
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