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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines — U.S. airline operating nonstop service from Accra to New York for 20 years, partnering on breast cancer research and education in Ghana.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Airlines for America, which represents United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest ​Airlines and Delta Air Lines, did not immediately comment. …

    US to tighten Ebola screening with new air passenger declarations
  3. Joy Online

    … His decision to enter the legal profession at 67 follows his return to Ghana after a career in the United States, including work with Delta Air Lines. …

    At 67, new lawyer vows to defend the disadvantaged
  4. Joy Online

    … A new career at 67 Mr Addo’s achievement came after he returned to Ghana following a successful career in the United States, including work with Delta Air Lines, to pursue law. …

    ‘I was among the top 10 in Ghana School of Law entrance exam’ – 67-year-old man called to the Ghana Bar
  5. Daily Guide

    … Beatrice Wiafe Addai Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) have marked 10 years of partnership at the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure held in Mampong, Ashanti Region. …

    Delta Air Lines, BCI Mark Decade Of Breast Cancer Awareness
  6. Joy Online

    A decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education in Ghana, with over 22,500 people screened and nearly 2,100 suspected cases identified. …

    Delta-BCI partnership reaches 166,000 people with breast cancer education
  7. Daily Guide

    A Delta Airline Staff Delta Air Lines has expanded its commitment to breast cancer research after raising $36 million with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) over more than two decades. …

    Delta Expands Breast Cancer Fight As Partnership Hits $36m
  8. September 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … A Delta Air Lines flight attendant was fired after posting “good riddance” in response to Kirk’s killing. …

    They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
  10. Daily Guide

    Passengers on Delta Airline Delta Air Lines is taking sports fandom to 35,000 feet with a new global partnership that will bring live sports to international flights. …

    Delta Takes Sports Fandom Global With New Sport 24 Partnership
  11. August 2026
  12. Daily Guide

    The Delta Concierge App Delta Air Lines has made its digital assistant, Delta Concierge, available to 100 percent of SkyMiles members, less than a year after launching the tool in beta. …

    Delta Expands Concierge To All SkyMiles Members
  13. July 2026
  14. Daily Guide

    Delta Air Lines is giving travelers a new way to fly premium for less, with the expansion of its Basic fare option to Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One. …

    Delta Expands ‘Basic’ Fares To First Class, Premium Select, Delta One
World & Region

US requires attestations from air passengers on Ebola exposure

The News

The US CDC will require all US-bound airline passengers to file digital or paper attestations confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the prior 21 days, effective November 3. The new measure extends existing restrictions that have barred non-citizens from entry if they visited the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the preceding three weeks.

23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. US requires attestations from air passengers on Ebola exposure

    The US CDC will require all US-bound airline passengers to file digital or paper attestations confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the prior 21 days, effective November 3. The new measure extends existing restrictions that have barred non-citizens from entry if they visited the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the preceding three weeks.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 67-year-old newly admitted lawyer commits to serving disadvantaged

    Samuel Victor Addo, called to the Ghana Bar at 67 after retiring from corporate America, says he plans to actively practise law with a focus on helping disadvantaged and underserved people access legal assistance. He intends to start with general practice while determining areas where he can make the greatest contribution.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 67-year-old called to Ghana Bar after top-ten entrance exam result

    Samuel Victor Addo, who retired from corporate America and was called to the Ghana Bar at 67 this year, ranked in the top 10 of over 4,000 candidates in the Ghana School of Law entrance examination in 2024. He credits discipline, careful preparation, and strategic question-answering to his success in pursuing legal studies later in life.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Delta Air Lines, BCI mark decade breast cancer partnership

    Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) have marked 10 years of partnership at the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure in Mampong. Over the past decade, the partnership has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education, screened over 22,500 people and identified nearly 2,100 suspected cases.

    13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Delta, BCI partnership reaches 166,000 with breast cancer education

    A decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education in Ghana, with over 22,500 screened and nearly 2,100 suspected cases identified. The partnership also reached over 70,100 women through rural screening initiatives.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Delta Air Lines expands breast cancer research partnership to $36 million

    Delta Air Lines has expanded its commitment to breast cancer research after raising $36 million with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation over more than two decades, funding more than 720,000 hours of research. The partnership, which began in 2005, has supported advances including the OPTIMA trial, which found some high-risk breast cancer patients may safely forgo chemotherapy.

    7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Sports writer fired after critical posts about deceased activist Kirk

    In September 2025, a professional basketball writer lost his job after posting critical comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk hours after Kirk was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah. The writer described Kirk as an "evil man" and criticized his supporters; his posts went viral, leading to his firing, doxxing, and threatening messages, prompting him to flee the state with his family.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Delta airlines launches live sports on long-haul international flights

    Delta Air Lines has partnered with IMG and global sports marketing agency to bring Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra to long-haul international flights from fall onward. Passengers can stream live sports including the NFL, NBA, Premier League, UEFA competitions, Formula 1 and Grand Slam tennis on personal devices via Delta Sync Wi-Fi using their SkyMiles Membership at no extra charge.

    3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Delta Expands Digital Concierge Tool to All SkyMiles Members

    Delta Air Lines has made its Delta Concierge digital assistant available to 100 percent of SkyMiles members, less than a year after launching it in beta. The tool uses customer account information to answer questions and handle travel-related tasks, connecting customers to Delta employees when needed.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Delta extends Basic fares to premium cabin classes

    Delta Air Lines now offers Basic fares across its premium cabins—Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One—allowing customers to access premium onboard experiences without full flexibility. The Basic tier maintains the same onboard amenities but restricts seat selection to after check-in and allows changes or cancellations only for a fee issued as eCredit.

    30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Delta plane struck by firework during landing in Chicago

    A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago with 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks while descending on Saturday night during Independence Day celebrations. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. US airlines' fuel costs jump 78% in April to $6.5 billion

    U.S. airlines' fuel costs soared 78% in April to nearly $6.5 billion compared with April 2024, driven by Middle East conflict–related jet fuel price increases. The higher fuel costs have contributed to airlines cutting profits forecasts and raising average fares domestically and internationally.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Delta Air Lines named top U.S. airline for eighth consecutive year

    Delta Air Lines has earned the No. 1 spot in The Points Guy's 2026 Best Airlines Report for the eighth consecutive year, recognized for operational excellence, premium service, and customer satisfaction across reliability, customer experience, loyalty programs and value.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Delta Air Lines inaugurates mechanised borehole in Ga Mashie

    Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a mechanised borehole facility to serve more than 2,000 people in the Ga Mashie Community in Jamestown, Accra, as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The facility aims to improve access to clean and safe drinking water and contribute to improved health and hygiene outcomes.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of Ghana–U.S. service

    Delta Air Lines celebrates two decades of continuous nonstop operations between Accra and New York, having transported two million passengers and connected travelers to more than 215 destinations worldwide. The Chief of Staff highlighted the airline's role in strengthening Ghana–U.S. relations and facilitating business, tourism, education, and cultural exchange.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Delta Air Lines marks 20 years in Ghana, expands World Cup travel options

    Delta Air Lines celebrated its 20-year milestone in Ghana and announced preparations to support increased travel demand for the FIFA World Cup, offering individual ticketing, group travel packages, and charter options for Ghanaian fans travelling to North America. The airline is collaborating with local travel agencies and its KLM partnership to provide alternative connection routes.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Delta flight Atlanta-Lagos returns mid-flight over operational issue

    A Delta Air Lines flight (DL54) departed Atlanta on May 9 for Lagos aboard an Airbus A330-200 but turned back after about three and a half hours in flight due to an unspecified operational issue, landing back in Atlanta in the early hours of Sunday for inspection.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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