Posts Tagged with "delta"

My travels took me to Bermuda last weekend, thanks to a very low Delta Air Lines fare from Newark. Despite holding Delta Platinum status for a year (I have no status anymore with Delta), it was also my first time flying through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—back then I connected in Salt Lake City or Minneapolis only. Even though I was in economy class, the weekend made me realize that a lot is missing on United/Continental.

First, I had all ...

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How would you feel if you were searched by the TSA, then "randomly" searched and questioned again prior to boarding, then required by the airline gate agent to show your identification while other passengers were not, then pulled off the airplane because those around you allegedly felt nervous, then searched and cleared by the TSA again, then still been denied boarding because the captain was "uncomfortable" transporting you?  All because of the way you looked.

I would be suing ...

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Delta is already one of the leading U.S. carriers when it comes to in-flight internet access and now has become the first U.S. carrier to offer wireless internet access on its regional fleet:

Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that it will become the first carrier to install Wi-Fi in its entire mainline and two-class regional fleet — or more than 800 aircraft.

To mark the decision, Delta launched a flight of a Wi-Fi-equipped ...

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The next generation of airport dining has arrived at New York Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. In a partnership between Delta, OTG Management, and the airport authority, passengers flying through New York City's two largest airports will be able to order food from the comfort of the gate area and have it promptly delivered.

Similar to what is has done in some of its Sky Clubs, Delta has set up dining areas near Delta gates with an iPad at each table, where passengers can use ...

Google is partnering with AirTran, Delta, and Virgin America to offer free Wi-Fi on domestic flights during the holiday season this year. From November 20th through January 2nd,  inflight internet will be complimentary on these carriers, all of which use Gogo inflight Wi-Fi.

David Cush, Virgin America's CEO, sees the free Wi-Fi offer as bait to get passengers hooked, stating that "once people try Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet they rarely go back." I'm not so sure, but I do know that many will take advantage of the free trial.

Let's see if American and United find a way to crash the party.

Bolstering its already impressive Latin America network, Delta Air Lines is adding service to Cancún from four U.S. cities. Starting in February, you will be able to fly non-stop to CUN on Delta from Columbus, San Antonio, Austin, and Tampa. The once weekly (Saturday) service will be seasonal and operated by MD-88s.

Austin

DL 309: Austin - Cancún DEP: 7:45 ARR: 10:00

DL 558: Cancún - Austin DEP: 10:50 ARR: ...