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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A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks as it prepared to land at a Chicago airport on Saturday night. …
‘Definitely felt a big bang’: Delta plane hit by firework while landing in ChicagoJoy Online
… Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines account for about 80% of U.S. …
US airlines’ fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billionBusiness & Financial Times
For the eight consecutive year, Delta Air Lines has earned the top spot in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines Report. …
Delta takes No. 1 spot in The Points Guy’s Best Airlines ReportThe Ghanaian Times
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a mechanised borehole facility to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for the people of the Ga Mashie Community in Jamestown, in Accra. …
Delta Air Lines provides mechanised borehole for Ga Mashie communityJoy Online
Delta Air Lines, the leading nonstop US carrier, celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted operations in Ghana, marking two decades of continuous service, customer excellence, and community impact in the market. …
Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of continuous Ghana–U.S. serviceJoy Online
Delta Air Lines says it is preparing to support increased travel demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup, unveiling multiple travel options for Ghanaian fans expected to travel to the United States and across North America for the tournament. …
Delta Air Lines marks 20 years in Ghana, poised to offer travel options amid World Cup travel boomThe Chronicle
A Delta Air Lines long-haul service operating from the United States to Nigeria was forced to turn back mid-journey after spending several hours in the air, following what the airline described as an operational issue. …
Delta flight to Lagos turns back to Atlanta mid-air over operational issueThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →