Delta Announces Plans for 'Premium' Lounges, Offering a New Alternative to Sky Clubs

Premium lounges will be in New York’s JFK, Boston, and Los Angeles airport. Parameters and guidelines as to who is eligible to enjoy the premium spaces are still finalized. “We look forward to providing that warm welcome and making premium feel personal for each guest. Credit:Courtesy Delta Airlines The new, premium lounges will complement the portfolio of Delta Sky Clubs, which are also expanding. Courtesy Delta Airlines Courtesy Delta Airlines

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Miguel Garrison

Delta Chaos Continues on Tuesday as Hundreds More Flights Canceled, Dept. of Transportation Opens Investigation

Passengers have been stranded at the world’s busiest airport. Pete Buttigiegannounced on X this morning. Buttigieg also encouraged travelers who are experiencing a disruption to file a complaint through the DOT. Credit:Getty Images Delta extended atravel waiverthrough Tuesday, but required all travel be rebooked by July 28. Travelers will also have the option to request a refund or receive a SkyMiles voucher. The airline additionally said it would issue reimbursements for eligible expenses....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Ryan Bishop

Delta Has a New Sky Club Lounge at JFK — and the 14,000-square-foot Space Has a 360-degree Bar and Soundproof Work Stations

It accommodates up to 250 passengers. Delta Air Linesis cementing itsfootprint in New York Cityin a big way. Together, the two Sky Clubs can host more than 800 passengers at the same time. Courtesy of Delta Air Lines No two Clubs are alike each Club includes design elements that reflect its city or region. The new Sky Club also has four soundproof workspaces. The new Sky Club is also offering distinct New York City flavors through its food and drinks....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Lori Murphy

Delta Has an Invite-only Frequent Flier Status Called Delta 360 — Here's What You Need to Know About It

Here’s what frequent fliers should know about the exclusive Delta 360 status. For the most loyal Delta fliers, theres a separate invite-only program that is very hush-hush. However, it’s possible for you to expect top-tier treatment for Deltas top-tier travelers. Delta airplane.Credit:Courtesy of Delta Heres everything to know about Delta 360. Last year, they simplified the qualifications for each tier. Previously, you needed a combination of dollars spent and miles flown to reach status....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Ashley Rodriguez

Delta Introduces New Perks in Its Premium Class — Including New Menu Options, Updated Amenity Kits, and More

(Seats on the Airbus 350 measure in at 18.5. Customers will be able to sit back, recline, andwatch a holiday movie from Hallmark. For dessert, customers will be treated to mango mousse with mango passion fruit compote. Courtesy of Delta Passengers will also be served sparkling wine after takeoff. Beginning in October, the airline will be introducing a new iteration of its sustainableamenity kits by Someone Somewhere. The amenity kits are available for customers seated in both Delta Premium Select and Delta One cabins....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Jason White

Delta Is Changing the Way Travelers Earn Status in 2024 — What to Know

The airline also announced future changes to its policy for Delta Sky Club access. The way passengers earn status for Delta Air Lines is about to change. For every dollar spent, 1 MQD will be earned. Courtesy of Delta Air Lines Courtesy of Delta Air Lines Spending thresholds, for earning status in 2025, below, will also increase. Travelers with a Delta credit card, however, are in luck and can earn bonus MQDs while spending....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Christopher Johnson

Delta Just Announced a New Nonstop Route to Tulum From This U.S. Hub

The route will launch on March 28, 2024. Heading to Tulum, Mexico just got easier thanks to a new direct flight launching in 2024. SL_Photography/Getty Images Tickets will be available for purchase on Oct. 16, 2023. SL_Photography/Getty Images Delta will use a Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the route, which can accommodate 160 passengers. “We’re going to have to recalibrate,” CEO Ed Bastian said.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Kristen Wang MD

Delta Just Announced New Routes to These Popular South America Destinations

Routes to Colombia and Peru will be launching just in time for holiday travel. For the first time, passengers will have daily service between Miami and Medellin on LATAM Airlines. LATAM will also launch new service between Atlanta and Lima, Peru. Credit:Getty Images Delta will fly from Miami to Medellin via LATAM and from Atlanta to Lima on a daily basis. Additionally the airline will fly from Atlanta to Lima, Cartegena, and Bogota several times a week....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Beth Horton

Delta Now Requires Travelers to Check Bags Earlier Than Ever — Skip the Line With These 10 Carry-on Must-haves

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Skip the line with these travel essentials, from $6. Right now, its also on sale for under $150 at Amazon. Credit:Travel + Leisure Conveniently, theyre also a comfy choice to become your new go-to travel outfit. Shop More T+L-Approved Picks Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Ronald Stephens

Delta One Suites Are Just As Luxurious As You Imagined

Plus, how to find the most affordable ticket. (Qatar Airways also unveiled itsown suites versionof business class in 2017.) Paul to Seoul; and fromSeattleto Tokyo Haneda, Seoul, and Amsterdam. Courtesy of Eric Rosen But by leveraging Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club frequent-flier program, awards in Delta One Suites become more reasonable. Don’t have Virgin Atlantic miles? Signing up for aVirgin Atlantic Flying Club membershipis free and only takes a couple of minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Andrew Williams

Delta Reveals New Summer 2025 Schedule, Adding More Flights to Spain, Italy, and Ireland

Summer travel planning just got easier. The airline will also begin new service from New York’s JFK Airport to Catania, Italy. Minneapolis-St. Paul will also get an additional flight on Saturdays to Jackson Hole (JAC). Beautiful view of the Catania, Sicily cruise port with smoking volcano Etna in the background.Credit:NANCY PAUWELS/Getty Images Delta’s announcement comes as other airlines have begun revealing their summer travel schedule plans. For example,American Airlinesrecently began selling tickets for summer 2025 travel including additional routes to Rome or Madrid....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Brittany Robertson

Delta to Reimburse Passengers Who Booked Another Airline Amid Mass Cancellations

“Delta will cover reasonable costs for additional categories of expenses incurred during the duration of the travel waiver.” Getty Images Delta Air Lines has offered its most substantial assistance to passengers yet following the IT outage that canceled thousands of flights last week. On Wednesday,the airline announcedit will reimburse travelers who booked a flight on a different airline amid the chaos oflast week’s CrowdStrike meltdown.The airline had already promised to reimburse travelers for rental car or hotel expenses, but previously stopped short of paying for another airline fare....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Anna Santos

Delta Will Soon Fly From New York to These 2 Florida Destinations — Just in Time for Winter Travel

The service to Orlando and West Palm Beach will start on Nov. 10. The routes to both Florida destinations will operate on a daily basis and are available to book now. Both flights will be operated on a Boeing 717 aircraft. felixmizioznikov/Getty Images Additionally, customers can stay connected and entertained through Deltas wide range of in-flight offers.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Jennifer Aguirre