Delta and American Vie for Partnership with Japan Airlines

Delta-Northwest and American Airlines are competing for partnership with Japan Airlines. The Asian carrier has had a very public financial struggle this year, and has asked the government for more funding in order to keep afloat.

Currently, a partnership exists between Japan Airlines and American Airlines. The two companies share frequent flier benefits and international routes. In order to save money, Japan Airlines has cut certain routes, and is looking for more ways to gain capital.

Delta Offers Cheap Flights to Athens, Venice, and More

Athens has ancient ruins, Istanbul has diversity and Venice has its famous waterways. And, Delta Air Lines has flights to these cities and other European destinations starting at $239 each way.

Departures are limited to New York City (JFK), but travel is valid through March 2010. The blackout dates for each destination vary, so be sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a flight.

In a search for flights to Athens, we found a fare in February for $782 round-trip, taxes and fees included. In a wider fare search, British Airways had the same route for $790 round-trip.

Book by Nov. 9.

Three Nights in Las Vegas - Hotel and Car Included, from $193

Everyone knows that the holidays are stressful. Whether you’re organizing family dinners or going nuts about shopping, there’s so much to do, and sometimes you just need a break. And where are the best breaks born? Las Vegas.

Now you can round-trip flights, three nights at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, four days of car rental, and all fuel surcharges when you mention Budget Travel’s special code, BT10897 with Delta Vacations.

Stroll down the strip and become a part of the glamorous nightlife, and see where the night takes you. From glitzy lounges to crazy clubs, there’s unlimited amount of fun in the City of Sin, and for this price, you might as well make some memories.

Airline News: Delta to Cut More Flights from Cincinnati

Travelers in the Cincinnati area will have fewer options from Delta, starting January.

Delta Air Lines announced it will eliminate another 10 percent of its flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

The Cincinnati airport serves more than 20 million passengers annually and serves both domestic and international routes.

Delta, the world's largest airline, announced it will cut 25 flights from its daily schedule and eliminate service entirely to Charleston, S.C., Savannah, Ga., Tulsa, Okla., and Huntsville, Ala.

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Delta's Flights from Atlanta to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America

Atlanta may be nicknamed “Hotlanta,” but there are even hotter places to travel this winter.

Delta Air Lines has put flights from Atlanta to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America on sale through Oct. 26. Travel and black-out dates vary by destination, but most routes are available now with black-out dates around the holidays.

We tested the Atlanta to Cabo San Lucas route and found a mid-week flight for $620 round-trip, taxes included.  However, the route dropped to $487 for travel on Saturdays.
Now that’s hot.

Delta Expands International Routes for 2010

World travelers rejoice – Delta is expanding its international routes for the summer of 2010. New routes will originate from existing and additional US cities, and will either add completely new routes, or increase the number of flights to and from cities.

Delta announced yesterday that it will increase its number of flights, the size of its planes, and expand existing routes in an effort to see a difference in profit next year.  Because of its recent merge with Northwest Airlines this year, Delta is now able to use larger planes on its longer, more profitable flights, and smaller planes on its less profitable flights.

The Atlanta-based carrier will focus on trans-Pacific flights, trans-Atlantic flights, and flights to Africa.

Northwest Airlines Flight Numbers Change as it Merges with Delta

In the past year, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have merged rather seamlessly to form the world’s largest airline. Typically, merging airlines struggle with confused passengers, puzzling check-in issues, and streamlining speed bumps, but Delta and Northwest have learned from past merges (NWA and Republic) and phased in new changes with ease.

One change that deserves attention in coming weeks is the potential change in your NWA flight number. If you’ve already booked a flight with NWA for a trip this season, be sure to confirm your flight number before you head to the airport.

Why? As a part of the phased unification, Delta is acquiring Northwest’s flight numbers and weaving them into their own numbering system, in order to reorganize and simplify the two company’s services. Flight number changes for international flights will happen on Saturday, Oct. 24, and changes for domestic flights will occur on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Delta's Pink Plane Takes Off for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Delta is doing its part by raising awareness 30,000 feet in the air. In an effort to fund a search for the cure, Delta has rolled out its Pink Initiatives that benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

In its fifth year of support, Delta launched its campaign in New York City by illuminating JFK International Airport’s traffic control tower with pink light. It then hosted a charter flight for breast cancer survivors on a pink plane (Boeing 757) to Washington, D.C., while Melissa Etheridge performed “I Run for Life” in-flight.

Cheap Flights and Hotel Deals: Delta Vacations Offers Ski Getaway Deals

It may be October, but snow is already falling in some places. Denver saw its first snowfall over the weekend, which means it’s time to start thinking about a ski getaway.

Delta Vacations is promoting its ski specials, which change each week. This week, Denver may not be on the list, but other cities are, including Minneapolis and Atlanta. The packages include airfare, lift tickets, plus accommodations in two-bedroom condos.

Travel and book-by dates vary on destination, but packages to Cincinnati and New York have the closest dates. Book by Nov. 18. and Nov. 15, respectively.

Sample packages do not include airfare taxes and fees.

Discount Airfare: Delta Flights to Amsterdam from $339 OW

Amsterdam offers that cool European feel with its rich history, unique neighborhoods and guaranteed fun. Want to go? Of course you do.

Delta Airlines has put their daily non-stop Portland, Oregon to Amsterdam route on sale through Oct. 26. Fares start at $339 each way (taxes and fees are extra).

Travel between Oct. 25 and May 15, 2010. Take note of black-out dates near the Christmas holiday and select dates in January, March and April.