Delta Air Lines A321neo returned to New York JFK after a fuel leak, cockpit fumes, and an overweight emergency landing.
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A Delta captain loaded bags himself at Atlanta after a long delay left the ramp short-staffed, and passengers cheered.
Man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for aiming a laser pointer at a Delta Air Lines flight landing at Buffalo.
Delta A319 struck by a firework at 200 feet while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4. Plane lands safely, no injuries.
Delta Air Lines pilots have launched a passenger-facing website called Delta Pilots Care, offering travel tips while signaling that reliability problems stem from staffing and scheduling decisions. The launch coincides with early contract bargaining, ahead of the December 31, 2026 amendable date.
In 2026, Delta pilots remain among the highest-paid airline pilots globally. Compensation includes a fixed salary, hourly flying pay, profit-sharing, retirement contributions, and additional operational incentives, creating extremely competitive total annual earnings.
Delta flight DL223 from Athens to Atlanta diverts to New York JFK for a crew swap after a pilot falls ill mid-Atlantic.
Delta pilot Dave Fiji died in a Georgia helicopter crash hours after his wedding; his bride survived the tragic accident.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has firmly rejected online rumors claiming the carrier plans to terminate roughly 8% of its workforce, particularly within its information technology division.
Regional jet pilots heard meowing and barking on ATC frequency at Washington National Airport DCA, raising professionalism concerns.