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  • Direct flight service from Accra to Atlanta to begin this December

    Direct flight service from Accra to Atlanta to begin this December

    Starting December 1, Delta Air Lines will launch a new seasonal daily nonstop flight between Accra and Atlanta, United States, enhancing travel options for Ghanaians heading to the U.S.

    A press release issued by Kingdom Concepts Consult, on behalf of the airline, shared the announcement with the Ghana News Agency in Accra.

    The new route is expected to significantly improve travel convenience by reducing layovers, making travel between Accra and the U.S. more accessible. Delta will operate the service with the Airbus A330-900neo, featuring a range of seating options including Delta One Suites, Premium Select, Comfort+, and Main Cabin.

    This addition marks Delta’s second direct flight connection between Ghana and the U.S., reinforcing the airline’s ongoing investment in Ghana’s aviation sector. With Atlanta being the world’s busiest airport by passenger numbers and Delta’s largest hub, the route will provide passengers with seamless connections to over 215 destinations across the U.S. and internationally, including major cities such as Miami, Dallas, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Honolulu.

    Delta noted that the route will cater particularly well to Ghanaians traveling for business, family visits, or festive occasions like “Detty December.”

    Passengers on this new route will also benefit from complimentary high-speed Delta Sync Wi-Fi, allowing them to stream content, get real-time travel updates, and shop online while in the air. SkyMiles Members will enjoy these perks as part of Delta’s broader push to equip its fleet with advanced connectivity, including dual-network systems on both newly delivered and regional aircraft.

    With increasing demand for travel between Ghana and the U.S., Delta has reaffirmed its commitment to providing efficient, comfortable, and digitally connected travel experiences.

    Having served Ghana for over ten years, Delta views this new flight as a significant milestone in strengthening air travel ties between the two countries.

  • Delta Air Lines release March quarter 2023 financial results

    Delta Air Lines release March quarter 2023 financial results

    Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today released financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter of 2023. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here.

    “Thanks to the outstanding work and dedication of the Delta team, 2023 is off to a strong start. We provided well-deserved pay increases for our people and paid more profit sharing than the rest of the industry combined. Delta is building momentum, with the best people in the industry generating nearly $5 billion of operating profit over the last twelve months,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer. “For the June quarter, we expect to deliver record revenue, and an adjusted operating margin of 14 to 16 percent with earnings per share of $2.00 to $2.25.”

    “With solid March quarter profitability and a strong outlook for the June quarter, we are confident in our full-year guidance for revenue growth of 15 to 20 percent year over year, earnings of $5 to $6 per share, and free cash flow of over $2 billion,” Bastian said.

    March Quarter 2023 GAAP Financial Results

    1. Operating revenue of $12.8 billion

    2. Operating loss of $277 million with an operating margin of (2.2) percent

    3. Pre-tax loss of $506 million with a pre-tax margin of (4) percent

    4. EPS of ($0.57)

    5. Operating cash flow of $2.2 billion

    6. Payments on debt and finance lease obligations of $1.2 billion

    7. Total debt and finance lease obligations of $22 billion at quarter end

    March Quarter 2023 Adjusted Financial Results

    1. Operating revenue of $11.8 billion, 45 percent higher than the March quarter of 2022 and 14 percent higher than the March quarter of 2019, including a 1-point impact from flying lower capacity than initially planned

    2. Operating income of $546 million with an operating margin of 4.6 percent

    3. Pre-tax income of $217 million with a pre-tax margin of 1.8 percent

    4. Earnings per share of $0.25

    5. Operating cash flow of $2.9 billion

    6. Free cash flow of $1.9 billion

    7. $9.5 billion in liquidity* and adjusted net debt of $21 billion at quarter end

  • Delta to provide care kit containing masks to passengers

    Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) said here on Friday a care kit containing a disposable face mask and a Purell hand sanitizer gel will be available on request at ticket counters and gates by June 5.

    As U.S. states start to reopen, airlines have urged a standard set of safety rules across the industry, which is bleeding cash after the coronavirus crisis decimated air travel demand.

    In early May, Delta began requiring that all customers wear face coverings during travel.

    Source: reuters.com

  • Woman boards Delta flight without ticket or identification

    Authorities are investigating how a woman managed to board a Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Atlanta without identification or a boarding pass.
    The Orlando Police Department said in a statement that officers responded to a suspicious person report Saturday morning at the airport.

    When the officers arrived, the passenger had been escorted off the plane by Delta representatives after she was unable to produce a boarding pass for the flight, according to the statement.

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    Officers asked the passenger for identification and for her boarding pass. She said she had thrown her ticket away and did not have Identification, the police statement said. The officers then escorted the passenger to the shuttle to exit airport property.

    The Transportation Security Administration told CNN in a statement that the individual was screened prior to boarding the plane.

    “We are working with law enforcement to investigate the incident at the plane and will not be providing any additional information at this time,” the TSA statement said.

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    The FBI was notified and will be following up on the incident, according to the Orlando Police Department.

    Delta Air Lines apologized to Flight 1516 passengers in a statement “for the delay after a person not ticketed for that flight was removed from the aircraft.” Everyone onboard was rescreened as a precaution, the airline said.

    “Delta is working with local law enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration on their investigation and we are conducting our own review of this as well,” the airline’s statement said. “Safety and security is always our top priority.”

    Source: cnn.com