Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds of flights in mid-June due to severe thunderstorms at major hubs, prompting FAA ground stops at LaGuardia Airport. Following the disruptions, the airline announced an increase in weekly direct flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai starting in October. Meanwhile, the 11th Circuit is currently reviewing a U.S. Department of Transportation order requiring Delta and Aeromexico to dismantle their joint venture.
A US appeals court is reviewing a DOT order to dismantle the Delta-Aeromexico partnership, questioning if competitive impacts were fully assessed before the ruling.
Read the full storyThe US carrier will increase weekly direct flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai to five in October amid rising customer demand.
Delta faces widespread operational disruptions after the FAA implemented ground stops at major hubs due to severe weather conditions.