Delta to woo flyers on transcontinental flights with small upgrades


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Although Delta holds the most slots at LGA due to its aggressive New York expansion, the AA-US Airways tie-up could pose a significant challenge coming in as a close second with 31.8 percent of the slots.

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans service upgrades on some transcontinental U.S. flights from New York as competition intensifies in the nation’s biggest aviation market. Amenities will include sparkling wine and newspapers in business class and an expande