delta airlines

Delta Airlines was founded in 1924, but under the name of Huff Daland Dusters. It wasn't until 1929 that the word "Delta" entered the picture. Since then, Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta, Georgia, has become one of the world's biggest airlines, offering over 1,500 flights to over 500 destinations in more than 100 countries. Delta's hubs are in Atlanta, Cincinnati, New York (JFK and LaGuardia), and Salt Lake City.

Delta's history has been relatively free of controversy, although it certainly has had recent bumps along the way to success. Since 9/11, Delta has had its share of financial troubles, including bankruptcy in 2005 (and subsequent reorganization out of bankruptcy in 2007, a failed takeover of US Airways in 2007, and skyrocketing jet fuel prices in 2007-2008.

Delta Airlines also made headlines in early 2008 when their new safety video hit YouTube before its official release. The video features an attractive flight attendant known only as "Deltalina" giving updated instructions to those onboard Delta flights.

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• Record joblessness in Detroit, but direct flights to Hawaii set to begin in June

  
  Michigan Messenger — Authority: 604
  Yes, you read that headline correctly. The same day the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the Detroit metro area continues to lead the nation in ugly unemployment numbers, Delta Airlines announces that direct flights to Honolulu are set to begin this summer. Let no one doubt the power of economic ...
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• New Amex Gold Card - FREE for 1st. Year + spend bonuses

  
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  NEW CARD!… Earn Membership Rewards(R) points up to three times as fast : You can earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, and 1X points on everything else on The American Express Premier Rewards Gold  Card… -Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 ...
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• American flies above Delta with higher offer to JAL

  
  DailyFinance — Authority: 790
  Filed under: Company News , Delta Air Lines Speaking to the media in Tokyo, AMR ( AMR ) CFO Tom Horton said that his company would work with the Japanese government to save carrier JAL. AMR and private equity team TPG are offering $1.1 billion toward a restructuring package designed to keep the airline flying, ...
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• Airline Woe Part III

  
  OLD AND IN THE WAY — Authority: 416
  This is getting more amusing as Delta attempts to deflect the real issue- they are running a bait and switch scam online. You are missing the point. You offered the fare online, on YOUR website and on Bing. The fare was 412.00. I selected the fare, entered my travel information and credit card and pushed BUY. The ...
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• At least buy me a drink

  
  OLD AND IN THE WAY — Authority: 416
  For 15 the 15 years I’ve lived in Minnesota I have had to pay more for my flights to anywhere else in the world thanks to the “special” relationship between Northwest Airlines and the Airport Commission in the Twin Cities. In a nutshell, 90%+ of the gates at our airport were locked up by NWA. As a result of ...
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• Free Wi-Fi on Delta flights

  
  The Latest Travel News and Information — Authority: 141
  Delta Airlines, in partnership with eBay, is offering free in-flight internet from today until 30 November. All passengers flying with a Delta Wi-Fi equipped aircraft can benefit on this complimentary Gogo internet service. More than 260 Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts of Delta fly 1,000 flights daily. Delta operates the ...
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• DoT gives airlines $175,000 reminder ahead of Thanksgiving

  
  Gadling — Authority: 698
  Filed under: North America , United States , Airlines Three airlines just scored a first with the U.S. government: they were fined for leaving passengers in the lurch . Continental Airlines , ExpressJet (a Continental affiliate) and Mesaba (part of Delta ) racked up a total punishment of $175,000 when ...
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• Delta Airlines offers free internet until the end of November

  
  Travel news from car rentals Page not found — Authority: 438
  In conjunction with eBay, the online auction site, Delta Airlines are offering their passengers the chance to surf the net for free while onboard their planes. The airline has approximately 260 jets that are equipped with wireless internet access and they expect one million passengers could benefit from the free offer ...
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• Zagat 2009 Airline Survey Results

  
  Two JetSet Divas...and a Map — Authority: 112
  Folks, the results are in and as it turns out airline travel has in fact turned to the likes of public transportation. Yayyyyy right? No. The survey covered 16 domestic and 73 international airlines. Each airline was rated on Zagat’s 30-point scale on its premium and economy class service for both domestic and ...
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• Murtala Muhammed International Airport Reaches International Civil Aviation Organisation’ Standards on Aviation Security

  
  Net News Publisher — Authority: 451
  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA), Lagos has complied with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards on aviation security. The General Manager, Public Affairs of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Akin ...
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• Why Musicologists fly Delta

  
  Zeitschichten — Authority: 118
  Usually, flipping through the classical channel on a flight is an exercise in masochism that ends with me saying aloud, “this is why classical music is dead and rotting!” But Delta’s new selection on 757-200(E) is different. Twenty-four complete classical discs are presented with media-player style controls. I ...
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• AMR Says Offer for Japan Air Is at Advanced Stage

  
  Japundit - Published news — Authority: 493
  American Airlines said preparations for an investment in Japan Airlines Corp. are at an advanced stage after Delta Air Lines Inc. announced a package of incentives to lure the Asian carrier into a new alliance.
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• Delta to Offer $1 Billion to Japan Airlines

  
  Daily Contributor — Authority: 553
  Delta and its SkyTeam Alliance will offer Japan Airlines (JAL) $1 Billion to lure it away from American Airlines’ Oneworld Alliance . JAL has asked the japanese government for financial aids for the fourth time since 2001. The airline has posted its third loss in four years. Japan’s transport minister ...
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• I Did It Again

  
  BREWPUBLIC - Yeast, Malt, and the Pursuit of Hoppiness — Authority: 421
  Brewpublics Quebecer correspondent Marc Demeule recaps a malt-filled weekend in October where he returns to Portland for more of what he loves...craft beer. This time Marc does it fest-style with Brewpublics 1st Brewniversary at Saraveza, The Portland Fresh Hop Tastival at Oaks Park, and the KillerBeerFest at Baileys ...
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• eBay And Delta Partner On Free Wi-Fi

  
  WebProNews Feed — Authority: 694
  eBay has partnered with Delta Airlines to offer passengers free Gogo Inflight Internet service on all Wi-Fi equipped flights from November 24-30. Delta says its has 260 Wi-Fi enabled airplanes flying more than 1,000 flights each day, and during the Thanksgiving promotion it expects more than 1 million customers will ...
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• Woodbridge, Suffolk: Brower’s Bookstore

  
  Julie Burtinshaw — Authority: 118
  Here I sit in a bookshop/Internet cafe in Woodbridge totally engrossed in working when I suddenly had a moment of situational awareness and looking up from the keyboard realized that this little bookstore is absolutely packed with people reading, chatting and buying books. It made my heart warm and gave me hope for ...
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• Delta joins the ranks of "cashless cabins"

  
  Gadling — Authority: 698
  Filed under: North America , United States , Airlines , Transportation , News , Central America , Caribbean I cant remember the last time I paid with cash for a drink on a domestic flight. Even on my last few international flights, I pulled out the plastic when it was time for a nerve-calming vodka-cran. So ...
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• I’m Going away for 2 Weeks – Carry-on!!!

  
  Julie Burtinshaw — Authority: 118
  I am not going to fly my favourite airline, Westjet to the UK because I can’t, although the trip to Yellowknife was smooth… Westjet plane in Yellowknife before I got on As much as I swore I would never do it again, I am going to fly Northwest, which would be fine if it wasn’t really Delta in disguise. ...
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• 1500 Delta SkyMiles for free insurance quote

  
  Points Wizard — Authority: 131
  Eligible Delta Skymiles® Members, you can save up to 10% on your auto and homeowners insurance.. In addition, when you receive a quote on your auto or homeowners insurance, you’ll receive 1,500 miles… Receive a no-obligation quote from Sentry Insurance… Pointswizard.com Spin: Click here for ...
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• Delta’s Unwelcome Guest

  
  Luxique Luxury Travel — Authority: 124
  As an excuse for a delayed flight, it took some beating – a mouse was loose in the cabin. Nearly 150 passengers on the Delta Airlines Boeing 767 from JFK New York to London Heathrow last Sunday were transferred to another plane after the mouse was spotted. Airport officials told them that the stowaway ...
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