Delta to be first US airline to pay flight attendants during boarding
The airline plans to start paying flight attendants during the onboarding process. Also interesting to note, pilots aren’t paid during this time but unlike flight attendants, pilots don’t have to be on board during the boarding process. According to the news outlet, maintaining that a union remains necessary and valuing the “direct relationship” between management and flight attendants, Delta announced on Monday that beginning June 2, the carrier would begin paying 26,000 flight attendants during boarding at half their usual hourly rate. According to One Mile at a Time, Delta Flight Attendants will receive 50% of their standard hourly pay for a scheduled boarding period of 40-50 minutes before the doors close and the flight takes off. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for U.S. flight attendants was $61,640 as of May 2021.
mlive.comMan who sexually assaulted woman in middle seat of Delta flight to Detroit claims he was asleep, feds say
A man who was caught sexually assaulting the 19-year-old woman sitting in the middle seat next to him on a Delta flight to Detroit blamed it on his hands moving while he slept, according to authorities.
Black woman says she was forced to give up seat to 2 white women on Delta flight
A California woman claims she had a Rosa Parks experience on a recent Delta Airlines flight when she was asked […] The post Black woman says she was forced to give up seat to 2 white women on Delta flight appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comDelta plane diverted mid-flight after air marshal, flight attendant assaulted
A Los Angeles-bound flight from Washington, D.C. was diverted to Oklahoma City after a"combative passenger" assaulted a flight attendant and an air marshal aboard the plane Thursday evening, local police said.Why it matters: Airlines are dealing with a surge in unruly passengers, with the Federal Aviation Administration confirming over 5,500 cases this year. Most involved mask-related incidents.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Video from the scene shows
news.yahoo.comBanned from Alaska Airlines, state Sen. Lora Reinbold asks to be excused from votes at Capitol
Sep. 10—JUNEAU — Eagle River Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold has asked to be excused from legislative business in the state Capitol, telling fellow lawmakers that her ban from Alaska Airlines makes it impossible to fly into Juneau. In a procedural request Thursday morning, she asked to be excused from votes in the Capitol starting Sept. 11. The excusal ends Jan. 15, three days before the start ...
news.yahoo.comCorporate giants respond to Georgia's new voting law
Major corporations are speaking out against Georgia's new voting law, including Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, both of which are headquartered in Atlanta. Major League Baseball announced it will relocate this season's All-Star game out of the Peach State. Christina Ruffini reports.
cbsnews.comDelta Air Lines, Georgia partner to create free COVID vaccination sites at Atlanta airport
Delta Air Lines, Georgia partner to create free COVID vaccination sites at Atlanta airport Delta Air Lines has partnered with the state of Georgia to create free COVID-19 vaccination sites inside and near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Errol Barnett got an exclusive look inside the airport site.
cbsnews.comTracking total COVID cases per state on March 20, 2021
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)More than 24% of the world’s 122 million confirmed COVID cases are from the United States as of March 20, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID cases and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know March 20, 2021Below is the total coronavirus case count for each state in the U.S. on March 20, 2021. Note: JHU has not provided data for active COVID cases in the U.S. for the last two weeks. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on March 20, 2021COVID-19 cases and deaths have been broken down by county in each individual state by Johns Hopkins University and can be viewed here.
Georgia voting rights activists pressure big corporations to oppose GOP-backed ballot restrictions
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce previously reiterated the importance of voting rights without voicing opposition against any specific legislation. Most of the corporations have not taken a stance in the voting rights debate, instead offering broad stances on voting and elections. All six companies belong to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and all but Aflac belong to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Voting rights activists are not impressed with the statements companies have offered so far on the voting rights debate. Georgia Chamber of CommerceThe Georgia Chamber continues to engage in a bipartisan manner with leaders of the General Assembly on bills that would impact voting rights in our state.
cnbc.comAirline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Airlines hope such a document would allow countries to relax travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. More than two dozen airline and business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wrote to the White House about the matter on Monday, March 8, 2021. However, the groups said that vaccination should not be a requirement for domestic or international travel. The groups include the main U.S. and international airline trade organizations, airline labor unions and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The White House did not immediately comment.
Around the globe, virus cancels spring travel for millions
Amid fears of new variants of the virus, new restrictions on movement have hit just as people start to look ahead to what is usually a busy time of year for travel. Amid fears of new variants of the virus, new restrictions on movement have hit just as people start to look ahead to what is usually a busy time of year for travel. For millions of migrant workers, it usually is the only chance to visit their hometowns during the year. Travel into the European Union is severely restricted, with entry bans and quarantine requirements for returning citizens. For air travel, “the short-term outlook has definitely darkened,” said Brian Pearce, chief economist for the International Air Transport Association.
Airlines, resorts implement new COVID safety precautions, discounts
Some airlines and resorts are doing more than ever to ensure the safety of those who choose to travel. The lower number of travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed prices at resorts to their lowest point in years. Some airlines, like Delta, are still limiting capacity, requiring mask and using new technology to sanitize the planes. They’re also being flexible should a traveler choose to cancel or re-book a flight. If you choose to travel, you may good a good deal, but you may also not find availability.
Private jet company Wheels Up to go public in a $2 billion SPAC deal that could help it unlock new markets
Private jet company Wheels Up is merging with a special purpose acquisition company to go public at a valuation of more than $2 billion — more than twice its 2019 value. It also highlights the rapid recovery of private jet companies during the pandemic, as the wealthy flocked to the safety of private jets for travel while the commercial airline industry continues to struggle. Commercial airline traffic is down about 65% to 70% from its pre-pandemic levels while private jet bookings are at or near their pre-pandemic highs. Delta Airlines, which has an equity stake in Wheels Up from the merger of Delta Private Jets with Wheels Up last year, will also remain a shareholder when the deal is completed. "2020 was the beginning of a big democratization for us," Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up's founder and CEO told CNBC.
cnbc.comCDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation
(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)ATLANTA – Travelers on airplanes and public transportation like buses and subways will be required to wear face masks starting next week to curb the spread of COVID-19. The 11-page CDC order takes effect just before midnight on Monday night. Flight attendant unions have said a federal rule will make it easier for crews to enforce the requirement. The don't-travel list includes face shields, bandanas, masks with exhalation valves and masks that are too big or otherwise don't fit properly. AdThe CDC rule came just over a week after Biden’s executive order, which already mandated masks on certain modes of public transportation including planes and trains, and it mandated masks on federal property.
Looking to travel this year? Safest airlines for 2021 revealed
DETROIT – For a lot of people, 2021 is going to be the year to get back to traveling. AirlineRatings.com analyzed crash records and safety compliance data of more than 100 airlines to put together a list of the 20 safest airlines for 2021. Other U.S. airlines in the top 20 were Southwest Airlines at no. 15 and United Airlines at no. The safety ratings also took a look at which airlines are handing the pandemic the best and ensuring everything is being done to keep passengers safe.
Flint hits jackpot with new Allegiant flights to Las Vegas
FLINT, MI -- Allegiant is betting on a new route from Flint to Las Vegas even as the airline industry continues to struggle through the coronavirus pandemic. Bishop Airport officials announced the new service Tuesday, Nov. 17, one of several expansions announced by the airline that’s also headquartered in Las Vegas. “Our number one most requested vacation destination is returning ...” Airport Director Nino Sapone said in a statement issued by the Bishop Airport Authority. “Since I’ve been here ... people have always asked if Las Vegas was ever coming back,” Sapone said Tuesday. “Las Vegas is the place the people are looking to go."
mlive.comHow Delta Airlines is working to keep passengers safe
DETROIT Delta Airlines showed off how the airline plans to keep passengers safe. Youll notice the differences at the airport as soon as you make your way through the sliding glass doors. Face masks are a must and if you dont have one, one will be provided. They must be worn in the airport and on board aircrafts. For a full look at the precautions Delta has put in place, watch Tim Pamplins full story above.
Man removed from Delta flight after mask dispute
DETROIT Todd Benson and his family witnessed turbulence before their flight could even take off from Aruba to Atlanta. He was yelling, I have it on I have it on, and he was talking about his mask. The Delta flight attendant was requesting that he put it on properly, said Benson. RELATED: Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayedApparently this man was kicked off the plane following a meltdown -- all over being asked to correct his mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19Its just a mask.
Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayed
DETROIT A Delta flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was delayed for about an hour Thursday when two people refused to wear a mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19According to someone on the flight, the plane was taxiing and about to take off when two passengers refused to put their masks on. The plane turned around and the two passengers were removed from the flight. A representative with Delta Airlines said flight 1227 from Detroit to Atlanta had to return to the gate when two customers were not complying with crew instructions and were removed due to not following Deltas mask requirement.
What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19
DETROIT At a time when passengers are worried about others wearing masks and flights being too crowded, Local 4 got a firsthand look at how Delta Airlines is keeping everyone safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19). READ: Delta to maintain social distancing while many other airlines end COVID-19 safety measuresHelp Me Hank took a flight from Detroit to Denver to get a taste of he process. Downstairs at the McNamara Terminal, there were only a handful of people around when Hank took his trip. At the gate, a protective shield is in place to separate travelers from the Delta gate agent. Before the safety video ran, a new video played, showing what Delta is doing to protect passengers from the coronavirus.
What Delta Airlines is doing to make passengers feel safe while flying during pandemic
DETROIT Delta Airlines is working to make sure passengers feel safe while flying during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. From spraying to seating arrangements, Delta is taking steps to make flights as germ-free as possible. READ: Delta to maintain social distancing while many other airlines end COVID-19 safety measuresNew filters are in place, which work to keep the air quality clean. Delta is continuing to keep middle seats open in an attempt to separate passengers as much as possible. Many airlines are filling planes now, while Delta keeps capacity at 60% with middle seats open.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Tuesday, June 30, 2020
My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. Delta Airlines announced it will continue to enforce social distancing rules while many other airlines throw out their safety measures despite coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spiking around the country. Schools will need to develop three separate plans, depending on which phase of the reopening plan the state is in. That includes fully remote learning, in-person learning with strict protocols and a more relaxed plan for phase five. Oakland County health officials said video from inside a Royal Oak bar linked to three coronavirus (COVID-19) cases shows there was no social distancing enforced despite the crowded atmosphere.
Delta to maintain social distancing while many other airlines end COVID-19 safety measures
DETROIT Delta Airlines announced it will continue to enforce social distancing rules while many other airlines throw out their safety measures despite coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spiking around the country. Delta is one of the few commercial carries still enforcing social distancing rules onboard planes and selling fewer seats in order to keep passengers and crew members said. The airline made the announcement that those rules will continue for the next few months. Masks and attention to hygiene are also important factors, but beyond that, passengers are at the mercy of airlines. Deltas announcement comes as other airlines, such as American Airlines, said they will start filling up their flights.
Delta set to resume flights to China with new safety measures in place
DETROIT Delta Airlines is set to resume service to China from two U.S. cities, including Detroit. Delta flights to China will begin this week. Each city involved will have two flights per week. Seattle to China begins on Thursday and Detroit to China begins in July. A spokesperson for Delta said they are excited to resume their service between the U.S. and China as economic and social activities start to resume.
Airlines want relief from flying near-empty planes as passenger numbers hit lowest since the 1950s amid virus
Flight attendants talk in a nearly empty cabin on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines as travel has cutback, amid concerns of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), during a flight departing from Salt Lake City, Utah, April 11, 2020. A lobbying group representing U.S. airlines on Wednesday said federally mandated minimum service requirements are "unsustainable" for carriers as the Covid-19 pandemic sends passenger numbers to the lowest levels since the 1950s. Airlines are among the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders. The industry group estimates U.S. airlines are burning about $10 billion of cash a month. Airlines aren't currently planning to seek additional federal aid to weather the coronavirus, Calio told lawmakers.
cnbc.comExclusive: U.S. airlines burn through $10 billion a month as traffic plummets
(Reuters) - U.S. airlines are collectively burning more than $10 billion in cash a month and averaging fewer than two dozen passengers per domestic flight because of the coronavirus pandemic, industry trade group Airlines for America said in prepared testimony seen by Reuters ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Flight attendants talk in a nearly empty cabin on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines as travel has cutback, amid concerns of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), during a flight departing from Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. April 11, 2020. Net booked passengers have fallen by nearly 100% year-on-year, according to the testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee. Calio said airlines anticipate a long and difficult road ahead. Major airlines have warned they will likely need to make additional cuts later this year to respond to a long-term decline in travel demand.
feeds.reuters.comU.S. airlines burn through $10 billion a month as traffic plummets
(Reuters) - U.S. airlines are collectively burning more than $10 billion in cash a month and averaging fewer than two dozen passengers per domestic flight because of the coronavirus pandemic, industry trade group Airlines for America said in prepared testimony seen by Reuters ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Flight attendants talk in a nearly empty cabin on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines as travel has cutback, amid concerns of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), during a flight departing from Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. April 11, 2020. Net booked passengers have fallen by nearly 100% year-on-year, according to the testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee. Calio said airlines anticipate a long and difficult road ahead. Major airlines have warned they will likely need to make additional cuts later this year to respond to a long-term decline in travel demand.
feeds.reuters.comWarren Buffett says Berkshire sold all its airline stocks because of the coronavirus
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and billionaire value investor Warren Buffett said that the conglomerate has sold the entirety of its equity position in the U.S. airline industry. The prior stake, worth north of $4 billion dollars in December, included positions in United, American, Southwest and Delta Airlines. Asked by CNBC's Becky Quick to clarify if Berkshire had sold all of its airline holdings, Buffett answered "yes." He explained: "When we sell something, very often it's going to be our entire stake: We don't trim positions. As of December, Berkshire owned 42.5 million (10% stake) American shares, 58.9 million (9.2% stake) Delta shares, 51.3 million (10.1% stake) Southwest shares and 21.9 million (7.6% stake) United shares.
cnbc.comDomestic travel in the US, Australia and Southeast Asia could resume by June, says Flight Centre CEO
International travel, meanwhile, could be on hold for another six months, Flight Centre's Graham Turner told CNBC's "Street Signs." Domestic travel within North America , Australia and Southeast Asia could be on course to return to normal by June if current efforts aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak are successful, according to the CEO of Australia's largest travel agency. The travel CEO noted, however, that any rollback of travel restrictions which have halted the majority of international travel for the best part of a month would depend on governments' ongoing response to the pandemic. Flight Centre is among the countless international travel companies to have been hit hard by the virus. "There will certainly be lots of opportunities when things return to relative normal," said Graham, citing offline, online and corporate business lines.
cnbc.comTrump pledges to backstop airlines '100%' in coronavirus response
A ground crew prepares to unload luggage from an arriving Delta Airlines flight at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on March 15, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. President Donald Trump said Monday he plans to back the airline industry "100%" as it's been roiled by the coronavirus pandemic. "We're going to back the airlines 100% it's not their fault," he said. U.S. airlines are seeking government assistance of more than $50 billion, including a mix of direct aid and loan guarantees, as the industry reels from the coronavirus outbreak. But it's nobody's fault, and we're going to be in a position to help the airlines very much," said Trump.
cnbc.comAmerican Airlines cuts international capacity by 75% as demand collapses
American's sweeping cuts include suspending nearly all long-haul international flights to Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and South America. American Airlines said Saturday it plans to cut 75% of its international flights through May 6 and ground nearly all its widebody fleet, as airlines respond to the global collapse in travel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. United Airlines said late Saturday it would begin cutting flights to the United Kingdom, Southwest Airlines moved toward flight cuts and Delta Airlines plans to start cutting flights to the United Kingdom. They do not bar flights to and from the United States, and Americans and permanent residents can still travel. Airlines are reeling from a plunge in bookings and traffic, as the fast-spreading pandemic prompts travel restrictions and event cancellations around the world.
cnbc.comStocks making the biggest moves midday: American Airlines, Apple, Uber, FireEye & more
(Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading on Thursday:American Airlines Shares of American Airlines plunged 11%, leading drops among top U.S. airlines as travel declines from the coronavirus outbreak continue to worsen. Following American's decline, United Airlines fell 9%, Delta Airlines fell 8% and Southwest Airlines fell nearly 5%. Apple Shares of the iPhone-maker fell nearly 3% after key supplier Foxconn reported its biggest year-over-year revenue drop since 2013. Zoom Video Shares of Zoom rose nearly 9% after the videoconferencing software company reported earnings and guidance that beat analysts' expectations. Kroger reported earnings of 57 cents per share on revenue of $28.893 billion.
cnbc.comAmerican Airlines shares drop to the lowest in more than 6 years amid coronavirus airline rout
An American Airlines Boeing 787 (front) and Delta Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft (background, obscured) wait to take off at Beijing airport on July 25, 2018. The rout in airline stocks continued Tuesday with American hitting a more than six-year low as worries persisted about the impact of the coronavirus on travel demand. That raises concerns about the effect of the disease on travel demand beyond China. American shares fell to $24.01, the lowest price on record for the company since it started trading after its 2013 merger with US Airways. Delta shares fell 2.7% after briefly reaching a more than four-month low, while the S&P 500 was down less than 1%.
cnbc.comPilots union files suit to halt American Airlines flights to China amid fears of the coronavirus outbreak
An American Airlines Boeing 787 (front) and Delta Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft (background, obscured) wait to take off at Beijing airport on July 25, 2018. The union that represents American Airlines pilots said Thursday that it's suing the carrier to halt service to China amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has killed more than 170 people in China and infected more than 8,000 around the world. The Allied Pilots Association, which represents about 15,000 pilots for the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said its suit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt all American Airlines service between the U.S. and China. Eric Ferguson is calling for American Airlines pilots to refuse to fly to and from China. Airlines' China service cuts have increased as the coronavirus spreads, hurting demand for service to the country.
cnbc.comDelta partners with Wheels Up, creating one of the world's largest fleets of private aircraft
Delta Air Lines said Thursday it is taking a minority stake in private aviation start-up Wheels Up, in a move that establishes one of the world's largest fleets of private aircraft. Once the transaction is approved, which is expected in early 2020, Wheels Up will have a fleet of 190 planes and more than 8,000 customers, Delta said. "This groundbreaking partnership will democratize private aviation making the convenience of private jet travel accessible to more consumers," Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a statement. He added that the agreement "is the latest step in Delta's ongoing effort to build partnerships that extend Delta's brand beyond its core business."
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