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News Articles: Delta

Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Gov. Brian Kemp

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  • Elections

GA. Lawmakers Take 11th Hour Aim At Delta After CEO's Voting Law Broadside

After weeks of pressure from protesters, major Georgia businesses including Delta Air Lines are taking a stronger stance against the sweeping voting bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp that opponents say will make it more difficult to cast a ballot, especially for minority voters.

April 01, 2021
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By:
  • Ross Williams
United Airlines planes are parked at gates last month at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The airline announced it is eliminating many change fees, and Delta Air Lines and American Airlines quickly followed.

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  • Business

United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights

United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.

August 31, 2020
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy
Many airlines now require passengers to wear masks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread — and are putting scofflaws on a no-fly list.

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?

The matter of masks on planes has led to some contentious moments — and serious consequences. Is it legal to ban a passenger from flying for violating a mask mandate?

August 07, 2020
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By:
  • Pranav Baskar
In this Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, a Delta Air Lines jetliner taxis at Logan International Airport in Boston. Delta will temporarily suspend service at 10 airports starting May 13, 2020.

Delta Temporarily Suspending Service At Several Airports

Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend service at 10 airports around the country beginning Wednesday, May 13. The airline said the move is part of an...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
An airplane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

Delta Loses $534 Million In 1Q; Much Bigger Losses Looming

Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable U.S. airline, is reporting a $534 million loss for the first quarter, a setback that will appear...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
In this Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, a Delta Air Lines jetliner taxis at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Delta Adds New Procedures, Travel Restrictions Due To Coronavirus

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has made changes to its cleaning procedures, is waiving flight change fees and is restricting travel to certain countries...

March 04, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
The Atlanta-based Centers For Disease Control and Prevention recommends avoiding all nonessential travel to China.

Delta Temporarily Suspends All Flights From U.S. To China

Delta Airlines is suspending all flights from the U.S. to China until April 30. The Atlanta-based company made the decision due to ongoing concerns...

January 31, 2020
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby
A service dog strolls through the isle inside a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport while taking part in a training exercise, in Newark, N.J.

Delta Drops Ban For Emotional Support Animals On Long Flights

Delta Air Lines has announced emotional support animals will now be allowed on flights longer than eight hours. The Atlanta-based airline instituted the...

September 25, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Brian Kemp waves after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Begins Medicaid Waiver Expansion Process

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is working on building a new healthcare waiver system. The governor has hired a firm to draw up...

June 11, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Joe Jackson started working for Delta Airlines in Miami in 1968 and continued his career in Atlanta in 1980.

Delta's First Black Flight Dispatcher Proves 'The Sky's The Limit'

When Joe Jackson started working for Delta Airlines in 1968, he didn't realize he would become the first black flight dispatcher in Atlanta. Jackson's...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Georgia's House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that provides about $270 million to hurricane-stricken parts of the state.

Georgia House Passes Hurricane Michael Relief

Georgia's House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that provides about $270 million to hurricane-stricken parts of the state. The house voted 162...

November 15, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

On Second Thought For Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Today on the show, we heard from the first black flight dispatcher for Delta, Joe Jackson. He retired this year after a career spanning 50 years with...

November 14, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
FILE - In this Thursday, May 15, 2014, file photo, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-232 lands at the Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: What Deal’s Delta Decision Means For Amazon, Governor’s Race

On this edition of Political Rewind, Governor Deal makes a surprise announcement that he will suspend a controversial jet fuel tax long sought by Delta...

July 31, 2018
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By:
  • Tom Faust
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian, right, accompanied by former CEO Jerry Grinstein, center, wait to ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, May 3, 2017.

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  • Politics

Delta CEO Responds To NRA Decision, Loss Of Tax Break In Memo To Employees

On this edition of Political Rewind, in a matchup between Delta Airlines and the NRA, it’s no contest: GOP legislators pass a tax break that saves...

March 02, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Deal: Jet Fuel Tax Break On Hold After Delta, NRA Debacle

Georgia’s governor is temporarily giving up on a controversial tax break for Delta and other airlines that buy jet fuel in Georgia. Governor Nathan Deal...

February 28, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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