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Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

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NEW YORK — A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday night that a firework hit … Read more

Felt a ‘big bang’: Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago

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A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Delta Flight 1076, traveling from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, “reportedly made contact with a firework” during landing, Delta … Read more

Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

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A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing. The plane, … Read more

Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says

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BOSTON — A Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet (90 meters) from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort a weekend landing attempt, an aviation expert said Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incident between two commercial flights … Read more

FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that were in danger of colliding Saturday morning at Boston Logan International Airport. A Delta Air Lines flight from Dallas had to execute a go-around, or aborted landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the … Read more

Delta is cutting food and beverage service on shorter flights

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If you’re flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is cutting food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is aimed at creating “a more consistent experience across our network,” the airline said in a statement to CBS News.  … Read more

Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar

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Delta Air Lines is hiking its bag-check fees, the latest U.S. carrier to increase the charge to fly hands-free as jet fuel costs rise due to the Iran war.  Delta cited “evolving global conditions and industry dynamics” in announcing the change, which takes effect Wednesday. Fees for travelers’ first and second checked bags will rise … Read more