*New York (CNN) — A United Airlines round-trip ticket from Denver to Dallas in late March is advertised for $91. But checking one bag at the airport both ways will cost an extra $80 — nearly as much as the flight. Checked bag fees are hitting record highs as airlines up the ante. Bag fees […]
*Many pet owners prefer traveling with their fluffy companions, and most airlines make it possible to bring them on board. That said, traveling with Fido may take more preparation than just packing your bag. Airlines typically allow small pets in carriers in the passenger cabin for an additional fee. Some large dog owners test those […]
*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), representing the largest group of Black film critics globally, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Delta Air Lines to curate a unique collection of films celebrating Black History Month. This in-flight collaboration marks a historic first for AAFCA and promises to bring diverse stories representing the […]
*(CNN) — After a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods, airlines are starting to act. Several US airlines announced Monday that masks are now optional on their aircraft — Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Delta […]
*(CNN) — Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday morning as a technical disaster impacted businesses worldwide – leading to cancellations, delays, and confusion at airports across the country. A cybersecurity company said the debacle is “not a security incident or cyberattack.” But the technical fiasco has paralyzed airlines, banks, state agencies, and even emergency […]
*In Delta Air Lines 92-year history, there has never been a single black female captain… until now. After being an airline pilot for 20 years, Stephanie Johnson became Delta’s first black female captain in 2016. “As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with airplanes and would think, ‘What a great thing it […]
*Napa Valley’s first Black-owned winery has kicked off a long-term partnership with Delta Air Lines. Brown Estate wines was founded in 1996 and is located in the heart of wine country—Napa Valley, California. The company is ran by siblings Deneen, David and Coral, and they have partnered with the airline to be featured in the […]
*(By Julian Glover/KGO) — Camille Henderson said she was asked to move to the back of the plane mid-flight to make room for two passengers who claimed to have first-class tickets, but couldn’t produce them to flight attendants. Henderson traveled to Atlanta with her boyfriend to visit her family in late January. Her mother had […]
*Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — One person has died and at least 71 others were injured on board a Singapore Airlines plane that encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. The Boeing 777-300ER plane diverted to Bangkok, according to a post on the Singapore Airlines Facebook page. It said 211 passengers and 18 […]
*A recent incident at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport involving Delta Airlines has gone viral, showcasing a heated exchange between a passenger and an airport employee. The altercation, which occurred on Monday, captured the attention of onlookers and has since sparked discussions about customer service and passenger conduct. TMZ obtained footage (above) of the explosive […]
