United is following Delta’s lead in another round of fare hikes this week. American also went along for the ride,as airlines raised fares $3-$5 each way. Up, up, and away. —MEGHANN MARCO
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US Airways to Delta: "Fine, Keep Your Broke-Ass Airline"
By 2.1.07
The latest chance at a merger ended yesterday, when US Airways withdrew its $10.2 billion offer for Delta Air Lines, after it failed to win the support of Delta’s creditors, which included the Boeing Company and the federal pension agency.
Delta is determined to go it alone, but analysts are still speculating that eventually Delta will find a partner. Will it be Northwest?
Airlines Hike Rates Up To $40
By 12.22.06
American and Delta have rated rates in the face of higher fuel costs, the airlines said yesterday. US Airways and Continental did not match the hike, and United and Northwest said they are studying it.
United: We Might Buy Delta, Too. Er, Instead.
By 11.16.06
Reuters is reporting that United Airlines has its formerly-bankrupt eyes on Delta as well:
US Airways to Delta: Im in UR airport flyin UR planez
By 11.15.06
US Airways Group Inc.’s unveiled an $8 billion hostile bid for bankrupt Delta Air Lines Inc. this morning. Blah, blah, blah. What you need to know: US Airways CEO Doug Parker announced his intent to buy Delta with a snippy 5-page “Dear Jerry:” letter.
iPod Video to Play on Airline Seat-Back Displays
By 11.14.06
According to Reuters, “Airline passengers will soon be able to connect their iPods to in-flight entertainment systems and watch their favorite videos without fear of running out of battery power while traveling on any of six major carriers, iPod maker Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday.
Airlines Try $10+ Fare Hikes Again
By 11.6.06
The major airlines got their shit together and are attempting another price raise.
Delta, US Airways, Shorten Frequent Flyer Miles’ Halflife
By 10.23.06
With nary a peep, Delta and US Airways changed their rules on frequent flyer miles to make redeeming and keeping them even harder for consumers.
Delta’s Sassy New Steward Outfits
By 10.4.06
A scan from a recent Delta in-flight magazine announcing their new attendant costumes.
Manpower Problems Factor In Delta Crash?
By 8.31.06
Several plot points in the crash of Comair Flight 5191 point to a staffing shortage at the regional airports that may contributed to the tragedy.
Delta Dehydrates Babies To Fight Terrorism
By 8.29.06
And here’s the reason why banning liquids from flights makes people less safe, not more so: an infant from County Monaghan in Ireland dehydrated and almost died after being denied liquids on a Delta flight.
Delta Crash Kills 49 People, Pilot Survives
By 8.28.06
A Delta aircraft crashed yesterday shortly after trying to take off from the wrong, shorter runway. Of the plane’s 50 occupants, only one, the pilot, lived.
UPDATE: Actually, Don’t Buy Tickets At The Midnight Hour
By 8.10.06
Yesterday, we claimed that sitting around bleary-eyed until midnight would net you the best airline ticket prices. Upgrade Travel read it; they snickered contemptuously, sending guffaws of elite contempt in our direction. Then, Mortal Kombat style, they ripped the dripping spine out of our hopes and dreams of cheap nocturnal airfares:
Delta Crashes Man’s Wedding With Similarly Titled In-flight Movie
By 7.26.06
Seated next to his elderly Catholic grandfather on a Delta flight, David was nervous when saw these words come across the in-flight movie screen:
How Many Clicks Does It Take to Get To The Center of an Airplane?
By 7.7.06
Or, which airline has the least suckiest website? Jaunted, “The Pop Culture Travel Guide,” did a site scramble to find out.
