SEATTLE - Fresh off the assembly line, Delta Ship 3809 – a Boeing 737-900 ER known as the ‘Spirit of Seattle’ – shone as it flaunted its new paint job on a December morning in 2013, nearly 80 years to the day after Delta’s first Seattle flight. A nod to ...

Delta and China Eastern Airlines finalized the expansion of its partnership by holding a signing ceremony for its expanded partnership Tuesday in Shanghai. The agreement, which includes a $450 million investment by Delta to acquire a 3.55 percent stake in China Eastern, was signed by Delta President Ed Bastian and ...

A projected 14.2 million people will fly during the Labor Day period, a 3 percent increase over last year, according to Airlines for America. Strong profitability has positioned airlines to handle the increase, as Delta and others have invested billions in service, technology and flight capacity, said A4A, a trade ...

With airlines posting record-breaking financial results, The Motley Fool took a look this week at what the big three airlines are doing with all that cash. The article highlighted how Delta, American and United have distinct strategies as to how they spend their money, from purchasing new aircraft to reducing ...

Delta and China Eastern Airlines have signed an agreement to expand their partnership and better connect Delta’s global network with China Eastern, one of the leading airlines in China. The agreement will include a $450 million investment by Delta to acquire a 3.55 percent stake in China Eastern. The move ...

For decades, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been a driving force in the region’s prosperity, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said Monday. And Delta Air Lines, which operates its largest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson, is fundamental to the airport’s future the region’s economic well-being, he said. Reed spoke with Delta CEO Richard ...