Delta pilots will now warn flyers of delays and cancellations amid summer travel chaos

Delta pilots, working through the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have launched a new website—Delta Pilots Care—to warn passengers about potential summer delays and cancellations. The site is described as being updated throughout the travel season with guidance and a “smart traveler playbook,” including links to help travelers understand their rights at the gate and FAA resources. Delta’s pilots say they have been working on days off in record numbers to help customers reach their destinations, while acknowledging frustration over disrupted plans. The initiative is intended to get ahead of customer dissatisfaction as airlines gear up for a high-summer period, according to Airline Geeks. The article also notes Delta’s recent “Basic fares” rollout for first class and business class, offering fewer benefits than higher Delta tiers, including no access to Delta Sky Clubs without membership or an eligible card.