Delta Air Lines giving thousands of eligible employees a pay raise

Starting next month, thousands of Delta employees will get a boost to their paycheck.

• May 1

Passenger accused of opening cabin door on Delta flight from Atlanta, faces federal charge

According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Thomas W. Ryan is accused of interfering with a flight crew member during a disturbance aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on April 27.

• Apr 30

Passenger taken off Delta flight after refusing to end phone call

A Delta flight from Miami to Atlanta had an unexpected start after a passenger's refusal to hang up their phone during takeoff got them kicked off the plane, officials say.

• Apr 29

Woman gives birth during Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland last week got a special addition to its passenger list after a woman went into labor in the air.

• Apr 27

Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar

Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.

• Apr 8

Delta, Amazon team up for faster in-flight Wi-Fi via satellites

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says a new partnership with Amazon will deliver faster, low-latency internet and expanded digital experiences for passengers starting in 2028.

• Mar 31

Atlanta-bound Delta flight returns to Brazil after engine issue

More than 270 passengers and 14 crew members on an Atlanta-bound flight were forced to return to São Paulo, Brazil, after the Delta plane they were on experienced mechanical issues Sunday evening.

• Mar 30

Delta's role in ICE deportations raises due process questions

A child's immigration case is fueling national and online debate — and raising new questions about how deportations are carried out, including the role of major airlines like Delta.

• Mar 25

Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown

Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.

• Mar 24

Delta announces leadership changes across finance, operations and marketing

Delta Air Lines is reshaping its executive leadership as the company positions itself for long-term growth and the next generation of airline travelers.

• Mar 5

Delta Air Lines Foundation gives $5 million to Georgia Tech for new aerospace building

A $5 million gift from The Delta Air Lines Foundation is helping Georgia Tech soar to new heights in aerospace innovation.

• Feb 26

Winter storm, Mexico unrest cause flight problems at the Atlanta airport

As on Monday afternoon, there have been 250 delays into or out of the Atlanta airport and over 230 cancellations due to freezing weather up north and civil unrest down south.

• Feb 23

Delta glitch delays flights nationwide as nor'easter slams East Coast

A connectivity issue is forcing Delta agents to check in and board travelers manually. The disruption coincides with a major winter storm snarling travel along the East Coast.

• Feb 23

Delta offering travel waivers for Mexico flights after cartel leader's killing

Delta Air Lines is offering travelers who had plans to fly to parts of Mexico waivers after the recent violence and civil unrest following the killing of a cartel leader.

• Feb 23

Delta flight bound for Atlanta returns to Houston after passenger disturbance

A Delta flight heading to Atlanta had to turn back to Houston shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning after a passenger started causing a disturbance, leading the crew to call for help and request police meet the plane.

• Feb 18

Fewer flights cancelled at Atlanta airport, but ice storm's impact remains

A day after the massive ice storm​ passed through Georgia, the Atlanta airport is seeing the number of flight delays and cancellations drop.

• Jan 26

Delta's new dual enrollment aviation program offers Clayton County students a path to pilot careers

A new partnership between Delta Air Lines, Clayton County Public Schools, and Middle Georgia State University is giving local high school students a direct runway to aviation careers.

• Jan 20

Delta employees receiving around 4 weeks of extra pay as profit-sharing bonus

Delta Air Lines employees around the world will be getting a bonus of around four paychecks just in time for Valentine's Day.

• Jan 15

Tires blow out after plane lands at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

A LATAM Airlines flight from Peru landed safely in Atlanta — then blew out multiple tires, prompting an emergency response.

• Jan 6

Lawsuit claims family was attacked by bed bugs onboard flight

The family says a planned trip to Europe turned into a nightmare after they were attacked by bed bugs during the flight out of Atlanta.

• Dec 31, 2025

Delta sells employee parking lot near Atlanta airport for $75 million

Delta Air Lines sold a large employee parking lot near Atlanta's airport for $75 million to real estate investor Realterm.

• Dec 29, 2025

Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire in 2026

After two decades shaping Delta's global growth from its Atlanta headquarters, President Glen Hauenstein will retire in February. A longtime executive with deep ties to the city will take over the airline's commercial strategy.

• Dec 17, 2025

REAL ID enforcement is reshaping air travel for some Atlanta flyers

The long-delayed REAL ID requirement is now fully enforced at U.S. airports, changing what travelers need to fly — and how much it could cost if they're not prepared.

• Dec 16, 2025

FAA investigates major U.S. airlines over shutdown-related flight reduction order

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether several major U.S. airlines followed a government-mandated order to cut flights at 40 of the nation's busiest airports during the federal shutdown.

• Dec 4, 2025

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record.

• Dec 3, 2025

Show More