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2020
South Coast AQMD issues Delta a notice of violation over fuel release
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued Delta a Notice of Violation, stating that the fuel release caused a public nuisance in violation of its Rule 402 and a California health and safety law.
2020
Teachers sue Delta over alleged fuel-dump injuries
A group of Los Angeles teachers filed suit against Delta Air Lines, accusing the airline of negligence after a pilot dumped fuel on several elementary schools; the lawsuit alleges that teachers and students were doused in jet fuel and needed medical attention.
2020
Delta flight releases jet fuel over Los Angeles area during emergency landing
A Delta flight released 15,000 gallons of jet fuel over multiple locations in the Los Angeles area during an emergency landing. The article reports that people, including schoolchildren, were exposed and that authorities assisted patients; Delta said the release was required as part of the landing procedure.
2020
Lands' End faces lawsuits over Delta employee uniforms
Lands' End faces multiple lawsuits from Delta Air Lines employees who claim that required uniforms manufactured by the clothing company caused severe medical problems. The supplied text does not establish a court finding on the allegations.
2019
Delta and Wheels Up announce partnership
Delta Air Lines announced a partnership with private aviation company Wheels Up and said it was taking a minority stake in the company. The transaction was expected to close in early 2020.
2019
Delta announces sale of its private jets division to Wheels Up
Delta announced that it was selling its Delta Private Jets division to charter company Wheels Up. The deal had not yet closed, and the companies were to continue normal operations until closing.
2019
Delta rolls out refreshed mobile app and tests security wait-time feature
Delta Air Lines rolled out a refreshed version of its mobile app and began testing integrated security wait-time information for passengers departing from New York LaGuardia and Seattle airports.
2019
Delta Air Lines relocates operations to Shanghai Pudong’s S1 satellite terminal
Delta Air Lines moved its Shanghai Pudong International Airport operations from Terminal 1 to the new S1 satellite terminal, in coordination with China Eastern Airlines. The relocation was intended to provide passengers with more seamless transfers and an improved travel experience.
2019
Delta announces acquisition of a 20% stake in LATAM
Delta Air Lines announced that it was spending $1.9 billion to acquire a 20% stake in LATAM, which the report described as Latin America's largest airline.
2019
Delta announces expansion of cooperation with LATAM
Delta Air Lines announced that it would spend $350 million to expand its cooperation with LATAM as part of the transaction.
2017
Delta partners with Los Angeles chefs on in-flight menus
Delta announced a partnership with chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to provide cuisine inspired by their Los Angeles restaurants to Delta One customers on selected flights from Los Angeles International Airport.
2016
Delta signs codeshare agreement with Transavia
Delta Air Lines signed a codeshare agreement with Transavia that would expand Delta’s onward destination options from the United States via Amsterdam, subject to government approvals.
2015
DOJ sues Delta and United over Newark slot sale
The US Department of Justice sued Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to block the sale of 24 Newark airport slots from Delta to United; the article says the DOJ contended the sale violated Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
2014
Delta launches nonstop Seattle–Seoul service
Delta Air Lines celebrated the launch of new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul with an inaugural ceremony.
2014
Delta announces changes to the 2015 SkyMiles program
Delta announced changes to its SkyMiles program, including shifting redeemable-mile earning from distance flown to ticket price and introducing new redemption options. The changes were scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2015.