ATLANTA, July 27 (UPI) -- A loud popping noise forced a Delta Airlines flight to return to Atlanta shortly after takeoff Sunday, a company official said.

ST. LOUIS, July 16 (UPI) -- An investigation is underway to determine why a metal part fell off a Delta Airlines jet during takeoff from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

ATLANTA, July 15 (UPI) -- Delta Air Lines' strategy to cut flights focuses on routes that don't connect with its main U.S. hubs, a company spokesman said.