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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
1 month ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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
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.
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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
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
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Delta to seek compensation for tech outage
Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.
4 months ago
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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DOT to investigate Delta after CrowdStrike flight disruptions
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.
4 months ago
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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7 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.
7 months ago
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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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
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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.
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