MEXICO CITY — A startling runway close call at Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport has travelers asking how two commercial flights—one departing for Atlanta, the other arriving from Tampico—ended up on the same strip of pavement at the same time.
U.S. threatens to curb Mexico flights over slot dispute
WASHINGTON — Vacationers eyeing Cancún beach breaks and business flyers bound for Mexico City could soon see slimmer flight schedules after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) warned it may restrict Mexican carriers and unravel a major Delta Air Lines–Aeroméxico partnership.
Blazing engine forces Delta 767 back to LAX
LOS ANGELES — Flames licking the night sky forced Delta Air Lines Flight 446 to make a swift U-turn back to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, rattling travelers bound for Atlanta and raising new questions about engine-safety procedures at the world’s second-largest carrier.
Delta to Debut A350-1000, Ending U.S. Absence in 2026
ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines plans to put the Airbus A350-1000 into commercial service in 2026, ending the type’s absence from U.S. skies and expanding the carrier’s arsenal of next-generation wide-bodies. The move will originate from Atlanta, Delta’s hometown hub, and is poised to transform the way Americans fly long-haul.
Delta, United soar ahead as rivals struggle
ATLANTA — Travelers flying through Atlanta, Chicago, and other major hubs will notice two powerful forces reshaping the skies: coach-class seats are on sale even in the heart of summer, while the front of the cabin keeps getting richer in amenities—and price. Industry data released this month shows Delta Air Lines and United Airlines capturing the lion’s share of U.S.
United warns Delta’s LAX-Hong Kong launch will lose money
LOS ANGELES — Delta Air Lines will restart nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Hong Kong on June 6, 2026, ending an eight-year hiatus and setting the stage for a fierce fight among three carriers already vying for Southern California’s large share of Asia-bound traffic.
Delta Ranks Best U.S. Airline for Seventh Year in 2025 TPG Report
Delta Ranks Best U.S. Airline for Seventh Year in 2025 TPG Report
Delta Air Lines has been named the best U.S. airline for an unprecedented seventh consecutive year in The Points Guy’s (TPG) annual 2025 airline rankings, further cementing its reputation for reliability and well-rounded service in an ever-evolving aviation landscape.