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Frontier and Delta Cancellations Snarl Phoenix Sky Harbor
18+ min ago (671+ words) Multiple Frontier and Delta suspensions at Phoenix Sky Harbor have disrupted links to Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Albuquerque and Atlanta, stranding travelers amid wider U. S. delays. Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced mounting disruption today as Frontier…...
American Airlines Is Stripping Elite Benefits From Basic Economy " You No Longer Have Status, You're Just Your Fare
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (1468+ words) by Gary Leff on April 9, 2026 American Airlines raised bag fees $10, matching moves made by United, Delta and Southwest (and a similar change that kicked off this whole round of fee boosts by Jet Blue). However they've done something much deeper....
Delta CEO bets premium flyers will shrug off travel turmoil
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (804+ words) Delta's chief executive is doubling down on big-spending travelers, arguing affluent flyers are increasingly insulated from economic and operational shocks. Delta Air Lines is sharpening its focus on affluent travelers after chief executive Ed Bastian suggested premium customers are increasingly…...
Airfare hikes likely as Delta makes major change amid soaring oil prices
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (602+ words) Apr 09, 2026 at 09: 41 AM EDT Delta Air Lines plans to "meaningfully reduce" its capacity growth following rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran, the airline's CEO Ed Bastian said on Wednesday, which could lead to higher airfares to help foot…...
Leading Airlines Slash Operating Costs With Next-Generation Widebody Aircraft, Reshaping Industry Economics
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (105+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 fuel efficiency gains intensify pressure on carriers clinging to aging fleets What percentage of fuel savings do modern widebody aircraft achieve? The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 deliver approximately 20% fuel…...
Delta's CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (847+ words) Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has never wavered in his commitment the same bet: that Americans will pay more for a better experience in the sky. Fifteen years in, the strategy is paying off. The airline now commands roughly…...
Delta Air Lines increases checked bag fees
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (44+ words) Atlanta News First Delta Air Lines increases checked bag fees Georgia teens killed, injured in crash identified by Florida officials Why Democrats in the 14th District aren't sweating a ten point electoral loss Public Safety & Crime...
Lincoln's first Breeze Airways flight to Las Vegas, Orange County takes off at LNK Airport
1+ day, 33+ min ago (441+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincolnites now have the opportunity to fly directly to the Entertainment Capital of the World, as well as to the Golden State, after the first flight with Breeze Airways took off at the Lincoln Airport on Wednesday....
Room for Mergers: Sean Duffy Opens Door to Airline Deals
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (769+ words) U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on April 7, 2026, that there is "room" for some consolidation in the airline industry. In a CNBC interview, he acknowledged growing chatter about possible deals while stressing that any merger would face strict review. Duffy's comments…...
Delta expects higher ticket costs
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (79+ words) Delta Air Lines says it expects to increase ticket prices later this year. (CNN)" Delta Air Lines says it expects to increase ticket prices later this year. It says aviation fuel costs were up 14%, year-over-year in the first quarter. The…...