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American Airlines announces agreement to purchase Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft, places deposit on 20 Overtures
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American Airlines announces agreement to purchase Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft, places deposit on 20 Overtures

American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft. Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce an important new speed advantage to American’s fleet, which is currently the simplest, youngest and most efficient among U.S. network carriers. Under the terms of the agreement, Boom must meet industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements as well as American’s other customary conditions before delivery of any Overtures. “Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability t...
Delta adds new flights to Las Vegas for CES 2023
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Delta adds new flights to Las Vegas for CES 2023

Calling all tech enthusiasts: Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January. Delta will add approximately 23,000 seats* to and from LAS January 3-4 and January 7-9, 2023, including more than 5,800 seats* in Delta’s four premium cabins. “From sports championships to major industry milestones, Delta consistently works to meet our customers’ demand to attend the world’s biggest events by adding more seats and flights,” said Joe Esposito, S.V.P. Network Planning. “After two years of virtual programming, we know CES attendees are look...
Celebrated Chef Mashama Bailey brings signature southern flair to Delta flights
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Celebrated Chef Mashama Bailey brings signature southern flair to Delta flights

Starting this week, Delta customers departing Atlanta will be treated to Southern-inspired meals designed by Chef Mashama Bailey, winner of the 2022 James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding American Chef” award and Executive Chef and co-founder of The Grey, an award-winning Southern restaurant in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. “Delta’s roots in Georgia’s rich culture are a signature part of our own history, so partnering with the team at The Grey felt like the right fit from the start,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, S.V.P. – In-Flight Service. “The innovative, Southern culinary experience Chef Bailey has propelled into the spotlight is something our culinary teams have admired for some time, and we know our customers are going to be wowed by the menu she’ll be delivering on board.” ...