Delta Air Lines Pulls Los Angeles-Anchorage Flights as Fuel Costs Surge, Anchorage Delays Hit Alaska Travel
Delta Air Lines has canceled its planned nonstop Los Angeles-Anchorage summer flights amid soaring jet fuel prices, aviation sources said. Anchorage airport warned of delays from slush and deicing, with inbound flights delayed an average of 36 minutes. Hawaiian Airlines still lists nonstop service, while Delta and United offer one-stop routes. Delta’s CEO said fuel costs added $400 million to March expenses.