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Trump administration calls for masks to be worn during air travel

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Trump administration calls for masks to be worn during air travel

The Trump administration has issued guidance to airports and airlines to mandate the use of face coverings at all times as well as employ social distancing measures to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus milestones: 10 million cases, 500,000 deaths worldwide

World News // 3 years ago

Coronavirus milestones: 10 million cases, 500,000 deaths worldwide

The coronavirus pandemic has topped two milestones -- 10 million cases and 500,000 deaths -- since the first cases were reported six months ago.

American Airlines says it will fill flights to capacity July 1

U.S. News // 3 years ago

American Airlines says it will fill flights to capacity July 1

American Airlines said Friday it will start filling its flight to capacity starting July 1 but will allow passengers to move to open seats if they are available at no extra cost.

Airline unions ask Congress for another $32 billion in funding

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Airline unions ask Congress for another $32 billion in funding

Six airlines unions are asking Congress for $32 billion to keep employees paid through next March while airline executives go to the White House Friday to talk about the shaky state of the aviation industry.

Delta to resume flights Thursday between U.S. and China

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Delta to resume flights Thursday between U.S. and China

Delta Air Lines said Monday it will resume flights Thursday between the United States and China, which have been suspended since February due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump administration threatens to ban Chinese passenger flights to U.S.

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Trump administration threatens to ban Chinese passenger flights to U.S.

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will ban Chinese airlines from operating any commercial flights in the United States unless Beijing loosens restrictions placed on U.S. carriers.

American Airlines to cut 30% of management, staff jobs

U.S. News // 3 years ago

American Airlines to cut 30% of management, staff jobs

American Airlines said Wednesday in a public filing that it plans on reducing its management and staff by 30 percent as it prepares for what air travel to look like after the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Delta to retire fleet of Boeing 777s by end of 2020

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Delta to retire fleet of Boeing 777s by end of 2020

Delta Air Lines announced Thursday it will retire its fleet of Boeing 777s by the end of the year due to the impact of the coronavirus on the aviation industry.

Andrew Cuomo says N.Y. has COVID-19 'on the run'; Mike Pence aide tests positive

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Andrew Cuomo says N.Y. has COVID-19 'on the run'; Mike Pence aide tests positive

Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, the White House said Friday. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is finally getting ahead of the virus.

After lawsuit, United Airlines says cuts to workforce will be voluntary

U.S. News // 3 years ago

After lawsuit, United Airlines says cuts to workforce will be voluntary

The airline, which has accepted federal relief funds, said it will move thousands of full-time workers to part-time status on May 24 on a voluntary basis.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (IATA: DL, ICAO: DAL, Callsign: DELTA) (NYSE: DAL) is a United States airline based and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Delta operates an extensive domestic and international network, spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Australia. Delta began service to Sydney, Australia in July 2009, which made it the only current American carrier to serve every continent except Antarctica. Delta and its subsidiaries fly to over 375 destinations in 88 countries (excluding codeshare), across 6 continents. Delta is the only major U.S. carrier that flies to Africa and operates the two longest non-stop routes of all U.S. carriers from Atlanta to Mumbai and from Atlanta to Johannesburg on the Boeing 777-200LR.

Delta operates its largest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and also maintains hubs at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Salt Lake City International Airport. Delta's Atlanta hub is the busiest airline hub in the world.

On October 29, 2008, Delta completed its merger with Northwest Airlines to form the world's largest commercial carrier. In February 2009, the airline began consolidating gates and ticket counters at airports where both Delta and Northwest operate. The consolidation will be completed by early 2010. Delta carries more passengers across the Atlantic than any other carrier worldwide.

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