Delta Air Lines

U.S. airline operating nonstop service between Accra and New York for 20 years, recently ranked top U.S. airline for eighth consecutive year.

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May 2026
12 MayThe 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 issue

World & Region

Sports writer fired after critical posts about deceased activist Kirk

The News

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.

7 hours ago · Joy Online →

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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.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →