Delta Bets Big on the Pacific

Delta Air Lines is on an international expansion tear, announcing a wave of new Pacific and Asian routes as part of the carrier’s most aggressive global push in years.

Delta President Peter Carter said the Atlanta-based company wants to become the biggest U.S. carrier for trans-Pacific travel and, beyond that, “The real goal is to become the leading global carrier, which is a pretty audacious goal.”

Currently, United Airlines claims the title of world’s largest airline, based on revenue passenger miles. Delta carries more passengers; however, longer flights can generate more revenue per passenger than shorter trips.

Delta launched daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong on June 6, the airline’s first Hong Kong flight in eight years. Delta also plans future service to Singapore and Manila, and flights to Seoul from more U.S. cities.

Aquarium Tops 50 Million Visitors

The Georgia Aquarium welcomed its 50 millionth visitor since opening its doors in downtown Atlanta in 2005, making the site one of the most-visited aquariums in the world.

To celebrate, the aquarium is hosting a giveaway featuring a VIP ticket package for four, valued at over $2,000. You can find more information about the contest here. 

One of the largest aquariums in the world, the Atlanta venue has become a cornerstone of the area’s tourism economy and a magnet for marine education and conservation.

Georgia Stars in Cape Fear

Apple TV+’s new thriller Cape Fear showcases coastal Georgia, from Savannah’s cobblestone streets to a century-old ice cream shop on Broughton Street.

The 10-episode series stars Javier Bardem as a menacing ex-convict and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the Savannah attorney couple he terrorizes.

The series was filmed in studios and on location in the Peach State, drawing strong early reviews for its lush Georgia backdrop and intense performances.

Leopold’s Ice Cream, a Savannah shop founded in 1919, gets its own screen moment in the series. One of its classic T-shirts is in demand after being worn by Wilson’s character.

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➤ Loganville: The community mourned the death of former high school football standout Nic Smith, a student-athlete at the University of Kentucky. Authorities said preliminary findings do not indicate any foul play. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The victim of the MARTA train shooting last week was identified as star high school student-athlete J’Von Easterling, who continues to recover following multiple surgeries. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city council voted 7-1 to approve former councilman Tyson Begly as city manager, ending a year-long search. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson called receiver Drake London “probably my top teammate of all time” after Atlanta signed London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. (More)

➤ The College Sports Commission resolved an NIL dispute with a pair of University of Georgia student-athletes, reversing a decision to block their deals as not “market rate.” (More)

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➤ A University of Georgia study found that solar storms disrupting GPS signals could cost the state’s peanut industry millions of dollars in misplanted crops and lost productivity. (More)

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➤ WWE announced its first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event professional wrestling show will take place Sept. 6 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tickets go on sale Friday. (More)

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