Delta Air Lines, Reduces Flight Schedule , Amid Surging Post-Pandemic Demand.
Business Insider reports that Delta Air Lines is taking preemptive measures to improve the company's reliability ahead of the big summer travel season.
Business Insider reports that Delta Air Lines is taking preemptive measures to improve the company's reliability ahead of the big summer travel season.
On May 26, the Atlanta-based airline announced it would reduce its flight schedule by about 100 daily flights from July 1 to August 7.
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On May 26, the Atlanta-based airline announced it would reduce its flight schedule by about 100 daily flights from July 1 to August 7.
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The move is reportedly meant to prevent summer travel disruptions amid surging post-pandemic demand.
According to Delta, the reduced schedule will , "build additional resilience in our system and improve operational reliability for our customers and employees.".
We deeply appreciate the energy and efforts of our people and the confidence of our customers as we adapt and pivot to ensure we provide the airline-of-choice experience we're so proud to be known for.
, Allison Ausband, Delta's chief customer experience officer, via Business Insider.
Along with the announcement, Delta said that the company would contact customers affected by the schedule changes.
Business Insider reports that Delta is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air traffic control and hiring new crew members.
The airline said that 2.5 million passengers are expected to fly on Delta flights over Memorial Day weekend.
That is a 25% increase from the same time in 2021.
Business Insider reports that other carriers have also cut their summer flight schedules, including Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
Business Insider reports that other carriers have also cut their summer flight schedules, including Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways
