Taking the Leap
Delta and GE to ditch Surface and Windows for Apple devices
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Two major corporations are now looking to make the move from Microsoft hardware and software to Apple's ecosystem.
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No Fly Zone
Fly Delta app loses support on Windows Phone
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Delta has officially dropped support for the Fly Delta app for Windows Phone, instead recommending that users book flights through the company's mobile website instead.
eBoarding Pass feature updated
Fly Delta app for Windows Phone gets update
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Several months after Delta Airlines stated it had "no plans" to offer further updates to its Fly Delta Windows Phone app, it got a surprise update in the Windows Phone Store
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Delta Airlines has no update plans for Windows Phone app
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Delta Airlines has told one of its customers that it has no plans to update its Fly Delta app for Windows Phone devices. The news comes even as many of its users complain that the current version has many bugs and generates lots of crashes. Delta Airlines has been a big supporter of the Windows Phone platform in the past. In 2013, they announced that all of its flight attendants...
Delta Airlines to upgrade its fleet of Lumia 820s to Lumia 1520s
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Delta Airlines has been working closely with Microsoft in the past year both to help streamline customer service and save fuel. They first rolled out Nokia Lumia 820 Windows Phones to flight attendants for taking in-flight payments, and then a month later, replaced pilots’ heavy flight bags with Microsoft Surface 2 tablets. Now, Delta has decided to upgrade its arsenal of Lumia 820...
Microsoft to help Delta Airlines go digital, saving fuel with Surface 2 tablets
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It's no secret that Microsoft's first generation of Windows 8 tablets haven not done as well as the company hoped. That said, the Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro, which were both announced late last month are set to launch later in the year, both featuring new chips, improvements and appeal. To avoid experiencing Déjà vu, Microsoft will also be looking to partner with companies to help ship...
Delta loves Windows 8 - will equip pilots with Surface 2 tablets
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Last month, Delta decided to equip 19,000 of their flight attendants with Windows Phone devices; the move allowed attendants to access a new point of sale system built upon the Microsoft Dynamics for Retail platform. This month Delta has also decided to equip its pilots with Windows tablets, but not the Nokia “Sirius” tablet it had originally planned. Delta has announced they will be...
Delta Airlines taking the Lumia 820 on board for customer service
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Nokia has announced that Delta Airlines will be rolling out the Lumia 820 Windows Phone to more than 19,000 of its flight attendants. The hardware will be used for on-board payments and to improve the overall experience for customers. Not only is the device sleek looking, but you've got better security and of course the Modern UI that makes it a perfect choice for the company. The...
United Airlines and Delta updated for Windows Phone
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It’s late here in San Francisco. Build 2013 starts in a couple of hours and thousands of people from around the globe are here attending. A number of those will be flying United Airlines and Delta when they leave in a few days. For those folks, both apps for Windows Phone have received updates. Let’s see what’s new. United A quick glance at the latest updated for United doesn’t reveal...
Fly Delta updated, fails to address known bugs
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The Fly Delta app for Windows Phone has been updated, but there still seems to be issues with logging in for many consumers. These problems were raised by users prior to this release being published, so one would expect the update to contain the necessary improvements, correct? The latest release includes "Bug fixes & performance enhancements" and no, we're not trolling you. The...
Tackling the friendly skies with your Windows Phone
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Windows Phone Central App Roundup: Air Travel Apps This week's Windows Phone Central Roundup focuses on travel apps, more specifically air travel. With the Holiday Season in full swing, many will be taking to the friendly skies to travel to visit friends, family or just to get away from things. These apps help you track flights, find your way around airport terminals and even help you...
Fly Delta app gets a Mango update and can now track your bags
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Looks like we missed this one as it came out on the 23rd, but Fly Delta, the official app of Delta Airlines for Windows Phone, managed to get a Mango update. That's always a good thing as fast-app switching between this, your email, Bing Maps and OneNote would seem a common theme amongst travelers. More importantly, it can now track your luggage for you so you always know where it is....
Fly Delta lands in the Marketplace
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Delta Airlines has launched its official Windows Phone app. Fly Delta is designed to make flying the friendly skies more convenient by giving you access to flight schedules, your travel itinerary, and reminding you where you parked your car. The app allows you to log into your Skymiles Account, which will allow you access to your Skymile balance and Medallion. You also can access the...