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The MOU between Delta and Riyadh Air was signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta on July 9.

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering extensive benefits to customers travelling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The agreement, signed on July 9, at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, lays […]

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On May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents © Shutterstock

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families

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Aerospace leaders unite to safeguard aviation supply chain

Prominent figures from the U.S. and European aerospace sectors have formed a coalition aimed at bolstering the integrity of the aviation supply chain and preventing unauthorised parts from infiltrating it. Key members of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition include representatives from Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, GE Aerospace, Safran, StandardAero, with former

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Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits

Delta and EL AL Israel Airlines launch code-share agreement

Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have implemented a long-term code-share agreement effective December 18, 2023 for travel beginning January 1, 2024, improving connection opportunities for customers flying between the Americas and Tel Aviv. The airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points

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Delta Air Lines implements corporate job cuts to mitigate rising expenses

As the aviation industry grapples with increased costs, including those related to fuel and labour, Delta Air Lines is taking steps to reduce its expenses. The company is implementing a series of measures, including corporate job cuts, to align with its financial goals. In a statement provided to CNBC, Delta explained, “While we’re not yet

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S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has upgraded Delta’s credit rating, citing the company’s financial performance and continued strong demand for air travel. The firm, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating. “The company, along with its mainline

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Delta, Certares and Knighthead accelerate Wheels Up business transformation

Delta emerges as primary investor in US$500 million rescue package for Wheels Up

Delta Air Lines, Certares Management and Knighthead Capital Management have announced an expanded partnership with Wheels Up Experience to accelerate the company’s business transformation. Earlier this year, Wheels Up announced plans to scale and evolve its product offerings to deliver world-class private aviation service profitably. Funding provided by Delta, certain affiliates of Certares and Knighthead, and other

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Delta and LATAM’s first new joint venture route from Sao Paulo has just landed in Los Angeles

Delta and LATAM inaugurate first route in the Brazilian market

Delta and LATAM’s first new joint venture route in the Brazilian market has landed in Los Angeles (LAX). The Boeing 777 aircraft departed São Paulo (GRU) on Tuesday, August 1, and turned the largest city in California into LATAM’s 22nd international destination from Brazil. It is also LATAM Brazil’s fifth destination in the U.S. after

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