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Delta could bump even more people off flights as it looks to increase 'overbooking' to wring out more profits

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Woman looking out window at Delta Airbus plane.
Delta Air Lines is looking to increase the rate it overbooks flights — slowly, according to Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines.

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FAA issues safety warning to airlines after series of high profile close calls this year between planes landing or taking off

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Delta and American.
FAA issues safety warning to airlines after six near-accidents at airports occurred since the start of 2023.

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Only 3 airlines guarantee parents can sit next to their children for free, new DOT dashboard shows

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A mother and daughter during meal time on a flight from Paris to New York.
A mother and daughter during meal time on a flight from Paris to New York.

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American Airlines is the first US carrier to guarantee families sit together — or be punished by law

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American Airlines has added guaranteed free family seating into its customer service plan, meaning the DoT can take enforcement action if it does not upholds its commitment.
American Airlines has added guaranteed free family seating into its customer service plan, meaning the Department of Transportation can take enforcement action if the airline doesn't follow through.

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