Engine issue causes Delta flight to return to Atlanta airport

A mechanical issue in one of the plane's engines forced a Delta flight to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday night.

• Aug 21

Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?

Four major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.

• Aug 17

Odor forces Delta flight to Florida back to Atlanta airport

A Delta flight heading to Florida had to go back to Atlanta after a person reported smelling something smoky onboard the plane, the airline said.

• Aug 13

Possible hoax Wi-Fi network on Delta flight to Atlanta under investigation

Delta says a scam Wi-Fi network popped up on the airline's flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, just a day after a major hacker conference in the city.

• Aug 11

Delta Atlanta-Orlando flight evacuated after cockpit fumes reported

A Delta Air Lines flight headed from Atlanta to Orlando returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday after fumes were reported in the flight deck.

• Aug 9

Delta partners with DraftKings on new free in-flight sports prediction game

Passengers flying with Delta Air Lines can now test their sports knowledge while traveling and compete for Delta rewards.

• Jul 31

Delta flight nearly misses another plane at Atlanta Airport

The FAA is investigating after a call revealed that a Delta Air Lines flight departing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport crossed in front of an arriving Delta aircraft Monday evening.

• Jul 29

Delta wants to make first class more affordable — if you're willing to give up perks

Delta Air Lines is expanding its lower-cost Basic fares to include its premium cabins, giving travelers more ways to book Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One.

• Jul 9

Atlanta City Council approves agreement for Delta One Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Travelers flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will soon have a new premium lounge option after the Atlanta City Council approved an agreement this week tied to the development of a Delta One Lounge on Concourse E.

• Jul 8

Delta flyers faced long delays, cancellations on holiday flights

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by a firework while landing, as Delta travelers reported lengthy delays and cancellations on the same route during the holiday travel rush.

• Jul 6

Spirit seeks court approval for $12 million deal transferring Atlanta Airport gates to Delta

Delta Air Lines could gain control of two additional gates and related airport space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport under a proposed agreement filed in Spirit Airlines' ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

• Jun 23

Close call at Logan Airport as 2 flights come within 300 feet of each other

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into an apparent close call at Logan Airport in Boston over the weekend.

• Jun 22

Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights

Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.

• May 5

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

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