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October 30, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Delta Airlines plane aborts flight after engine seen smoking

A Delta Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta had to abort its takeoff after smoke appeared from an engine during acceleration.
October 30, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Delta Airlines plane aborts flight after engine seen smoking
October 28, 2024 at 4:41 AM

Major airline Delta taking cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to court

ABC News reports the details on Delta Air Lines suing CrowdStrike, blaming the cybersecurity firm for the global technology outage that caused travel chaos in July.
October 28, 2024 at 4:41 AM
VIDEO: Major airline Delta taking cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to court
1 month ago

1st look at new Delta Air Lines plane cabin interiors

Delta Air Lines updates interior design for plane cabins to include new features in lavatories, mood lighting, memory foam cushions and more.
1 month ago
"Delta unveils new cabin interior across its fleet"
2 months ago

FAA investigates Delta Air Lines Boeing aircraft flight due to pressurization issues

The FAA is investigating a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City that had cabin pressure issues, causing some passengers to experience bleeding eardrums, headaches and bloody noses.
2 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigates Delta Air Lines Boeing aircraft flight due to pressurization issues
2 months ago

Delta flight clips another plane on taxiway, knocks off smaller plane's tail

A plane clipped a second plane on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, tearing the tail off the smaller plane.
2 months ago
An airplane with a damaged tail section is seen on the tarmac after a collision at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Sept. 10, 2024, in Atlanta.
2 months ago

Delta flight tears off plane's tail on Atlanta airport taxiway

The Tokyo-bound plane was taxiing for takeoff when its wingtip hit the Endeavor flight on Tuesday morning. No one was hurt, but the cause of the incident is under investigation.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Delta flight tears off plane's tail on Atlanta airport taxiway
3 months ago

2 workers killed at Delta Air Lines facility

Two workers were killed and a third was injured in an Atlanta airport maintenance facility where the employees were working on an airplane tire and the wheel component suddenly ruptured.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 2 workers killed at Delta Air Lines facility
3 months ago

2 Delta Air Lines workers killed, 1 injured in explosion at Atlanta facility

The deadly incident happened when a wheel component ruptured in a maintenance hangar, with the medical examiner identifying the deceased victims as Mirko Marweg and Luis Aldarondo.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 2 Delta Air Lines workers killed, 1 injured in explosion at Atlanta facility
3 months ago

Atlanta airport incident that killed 2 took place in Delta's wheel and brake shop

The incident had no impact on airport operations, according to airport officials.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Atlanta airport incident that killed 2 took place in Delta's wheel and brake shop
3 months ago

2 workers killed in 'incident' at Delta Air Lines' Atlanta maintenance facility

Two workers were killed and one was injured in an "incident" at Delta Air Lines' Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility, the airline said.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 2 workers killed in 'incident' at Delta Air Lines' Atlanta maintenance facility
3 months ago

Delta reviewing how a man was able to follow a family onto the wrong plane

Delta Air Lines said its reviewing an incident when a man ticketed for a different flight was able to make it on a different aircraft.
3 months ago
The Delta logo on a seat on a Bombardier CRJ-900 plane during a flight departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Dec. 19, 2023.
4 months ago

International Delta flight struck by lightning diverted back to Boston: FAA

The flight was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport "out of an abundance of caution" after the crew reported a lighting strike after departure.
4 months ago
Landing at Boston Logan Airport stock photo
4 months ago

Delta reportedly seeking potential damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft

Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired prominent litigator David Boies to help seek damages against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
4 months ago
A Delta Air Lines 767 airplane takes off in Frankfurt, Germany.
4 months ago

Delta to seek compensation for tech outage

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Delta to seek compensation for tech outage
4 months ago

Investigation after Delta wing makes contact with parked plane

A Delta Airlines flight was taxiing for takeoff when it hit the tail of another plane that was parked and waiting for departure at Salt Lake City International Airport.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Investigation after Delta wing makes contact with parked plane
4 months ago

Two Delta flights delayed after one plane clips the wing of the other

Two flights were delayed when a Delta plane hit another aircraft parked near the Salt Lake City International Airport terminal.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Two Delta flights delayed after one plane clips the wing of the other
4 months ago

Why did it take days for Delta to restore normal service after outage?

Delay resulted from a severe IT failure that was difficult to fix, experts said.
4 months ago
Delta Airlines passenger jets are pictured outside Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in New York, June 1, 2022.
4 months ago

Delta Air Lines passengers grapple with travel chaos days after IT outage

Last week’s CrowdStrike outage continues to disrupt flights around the world.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Delta Air Lines passengers grapple with travel chaos days after IT outage
4 months ago

Frustrated Delta passengers speak out as DOT launches investigation

Families speak out amid continued air travel chaos with Delta Air Lines, now being investigated by the Transportation Department.
4 months ago
Travelers wait in line, as a flight board shows delays, on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles.
4 months ago

Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown

The major Delta flight disruptions are now in their sixth day, leaving many passengers stranded at airports. The airline issued an apology Wednesday morning.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown
4 months ago

Delta issues apology to passengers after CrowdStrike outage

Delta apologized for cancellations and delays over the last few days, issuing a new message to customers affected by the fallout from the global IT outage last Friday.
4 months ago
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 23: A Delta Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on July 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Delta Airlines has canceled and delayed hundreds of additional flights as problems from the outage caused by the Crowdstrike software update continue into a fifth day.
4 months ago

Delta Airlines still struggling 5 days after worldwide computer outage

Over 10,000 Delta flights were canceled and another 45,000 delayed, resulting in lost luggage. WCVB reporter Todd Kazakiewich gives more details.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Delta Airlines still struggling 5 days after worldwide computer outage
4 months ago

DOT to investigate Delta after CrowdStrike flight disruptions

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.
4 months ago
A Delta Air Lines jet leaves the gate, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
4 months ago

DOT opens investigation into Delta after flight disruptions

More than 400 Delta flights were canceled Tuesday, days after cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a global IT outage.
4 months ago
More than 400 Delta flights were canceled Tuesday, days after cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a global IT outage.
4 months ago

Delta struggles to resume flights as normal after global tech outage

Delta Air Lines CEO responded to backlash from customers and spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about passenger protection rights.
4 months ago
Delta passengers line up to talk with ticketing agents after cancelled and delayed flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
5 months ago

Delta flight diverted due to spoiled food

A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York’s Kennedy Airport after passengers were served spoiled food.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Delta flight diverted due to spoiled food
5 months ago

Delta One Lounge debuts this week, here's a look at the premium experience

Delta Air Lines is opening the first of its new premium Delta One Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday. Here's a peek at what's inside.
5 months ago
Inside the new Delta One Lounge at JFK International Airport in New York.
6 months ago

Video of Delta employees tossing golf clubs goes viral

A crew of baggage handlers was recorded hurling club bags belonging to the East Tennessee State University Men's Golf Team onto the concrete instead of a nearby cart.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  Video of Delta employees tossing golf clubs goes viral
6 months ago

Passengers evacuated from Delta plane after smoke pours from nose

Dramatic video showed passengers evacuating down emergency slides in Seattle as smoke billowed from the plane’s nose after landing there from Cancun.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Passengers evacuated from Delta plane after smoke pours from nose
6 months ago

Delta Plane evacuated after smoke spotted at Seattle Airport

A small fire, near the nose of the plane, prompted the evacuation of Delta Flight 604 at Seattle-Tacoma airport after landing from Mexico.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Delta Plane evacuated after smoke spotted at Seattle Airport
7 months ago

Missing Delta emergency slide found

New York City officials said they found the emergency slide that fell off a Delta flight after takeoff from JFK Airport in the Rockaways.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Missing Delta emergency slide found
7 months ago

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Crews determined that an emergency slide from one of the Boeing 767's exits had separated from the aircraft, Delta said in a statement.
7 months ago
Crews determined that an emergency slide from one of the Boeing 767's exits had separated from the aircraft, Delta said in a statement.
7 months ago

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

An emergency slide separated from a Delta plane not long after takeoff from New York City, forcing the pilots to return to the airport, officials said.
7 months ago
A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta airlines arrives at JFK International Airport in New York, Feb. 7, 2024.
9 months ago

Delta offering special flight to view total solar eclipse

Delta says passengers will have "premium viewing" due to the A200-300 aircraft’s extra-large windows.
9 months ago
Delta says passengers will have "premium viewing" due to the A200-300 aircraft’s extra-large windows.
9 months ago

Delta offering special flight to view total solar eclipse in April

Delta says passengers will have "premium viewing" due to the A200-300 aircraft’s extra-large windows.
9 months ago
A Delta Air plane takes off from Sydney Airport on January 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.
10 months ago

FAA investigating after Delta Boeing plane loses front nose wheel before takeoff

The FAA said Tuesday it will investigate after a tire under the front nose of a Delta Boeing 757 fell off one of the wheels and rolled down a nearby embankment.
10 months ago
In this Dec. 8, 2023, file photo, a Delta airplane flies en route to Atlanta.
10 months ago

Airplane loses nose tire while taxiing

The FAA is investigating why a tire fell off a Boeing 757 jet as it was preparing to leave for Colombia from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Airplane loses nose tire while taxiing
10 months ago

Retiring Delta pilot gets huge sendoff for final flight

Randy DeGroot brought his wife of more than 40 years on his final flight and thanked her for her years of devotion.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Retiring Delta pilot gets huge sendoff for final flight
1 year ago

Roughly 270 Delta passengers stranded in remote Canadian town for nearly 24 hours

Due to a mechanical issue, the flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was forced to divert to Goose Bay Airport.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Roughly 270 Delta passengers stranded in remote Canadian town for nearly 24 hours
1 year ago

Delta flight carrying 270 diverted to remote Canadian town

Delta flight 135 from Amsterdam to Detroit diverted to Goose Bay Airport in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10.
1 year ago
Delta airlines planes are seen at gates at HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2023.
1 year ago

Pilot indicted for allegedly threatening co-pilot with gun during flight

A former Delta Airlines pilot has been indicted for allegedly threatening his co-pilot with a firearm on an August 2022 flight. He will appear in court on Nov. 16.
1 year ago
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 aircraft as seen.
1 year ago

Delta CEO admits policy changes 'went too far,' plans for modifications

Airline experts weigh in on the changes Delta Air Lines is implementing for its SkyMiles loyalty program.
1 year ago
Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer baggage tag.
1 year ago

Possible lightning strike causes midair scare on Delta flight

The pilot declared an emergency due to "multiple systems failures," saying the plane was struck by lightning.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Possible lightning strike causes midair scare on Delta flight
1 year ago

Images show aftermath of severe turbulence that injured 14

Fourteen passengers and crew members suffered injuries Tuesday night on a Delta flight from Milan to Atlanta.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Images show aftermath of severe turbulence that injured 14
1 year ago

Delta plane makes hard landing after tires blow out

Passengers were evacuated through the emergency slides after making a hard landing at the Atlanta airport Wednesday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Delta plane makes hard landing after tires blow out
1 year ago

1 hospitalized after Delta plane sits on simmering Las Vegas tarmac for hours

An Atlanta-bound flight sat delayed on the tarmac at Harry Reid International Airport for at least three hours, according to passengers.
1 year ago
An Atlanta-bound flight sat delayed on the tarmac at Harry Reid International Airport for at least three hours, according to passengers.
1 year ago

Passengers fall sick while waiting on tarmac in triple-digit temps; DOT investigating

At least one Delta passenger was taken to the hospital for heat-related illness after the plane sat on the tarmac in Las Vegas, where temperatures reached triple digits.
1 year ago
In this March 4, 2018, file photo, a Boeing 737 jetliner, belonging to Delta Airlines, is shown on the tarmac McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nv.
1 year ago

Delta flight makes emergency landing without gear

A Delta plane landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Wednesday morning without its front landing gear.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Delta flight makes emergency landing without gear
1 year ago

Delta flight diverted after slide accidentally deploys

A Delta Air Lines crew member was taken to the hospital after an emergency slide deployed inside the aircraft.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Delta flight diverted after slide accidentally deploys
1 year ago

Suspected unruly passenger to appear in court after Delta jet diverted

Officials say airline personnel were forced to restrain the unruly and intoxicated U.S. man before he apparently broke free, causing nearly half a dozen passengers to reportedly help subdue him.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Suspected unruly passenger to appear in court after Delta jet diverted