Source: Delta Air Lines   For the third year in a row, Delta has been awarded Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence as well as topped the rankings for being the most on-time airline in North America. A testament to Delta’s commitment to punctuality and operational excellence, the airline has earned Cirium's Platinum Award for the third year in a row. This award, which is given to airlines that show exemplary on-time performance while navigating complex operations – all while limiting the impact of disruption to its customers – is made possible by the care and dedication of Delta people. “When Delta people put us at the top of the industry for on-time performance, they position us to fully deliver [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines     Alaska Airlines continues to grow as we welcome delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to our aircraft lineup – the next component of our strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on our strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. We proudly fly the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines, and from 2024 through 2027, we are on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. We currently have firm orders for 80 more 737 MAX aircraft, and options and purchase rights for another 105. Our first 737-10 is scheduled for delivery in 2025. "The addition of the 737-8 and eventually the 737-10 to our fleet creates new opportunities for us to fly longer nonstop routes [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines has delivered another strong operational performance for its customers during the winter holiday travel period, canceling the fewest flights among the major carriers while operating significantly more on-time flights than last year’s holiday period. American was able to achieve this strong performance despite weather in many parts of the country and a significant volume of non-scheduled, non-air carrier operations that resulted in increased air traffic control delays. “When customers purchase tickets on American, they place their trust in us to deliver a safe and reliable operation, and I’m proud to say that thanks to the hard work of our team members, we delivered on that commitment — despite holiday headwinds, including some challenging weather and [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta will add 9 flights and 1,272 additional seats for football fans headed to Houston from Detroit and Seattle. Delta is ramping up its flights to Houston as the top two college football teams hit NRG Stadium on Jan. 8 for the title game. Following a Michigan victory, Delta is launching a route from Detroit (DTW) to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Additionally, Delta’s existing route to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will provide Wolverines fans with even more convenient travel options. Flight Number Origin Destination Date Day of Week Aircraft Departure Time (local) Arrival Time (local) DL 8803 DTW IAH 6-Jan Sat. A319 11:00 AM 1:30 PM DL 8804 DTW HOU 7-Jan [...]