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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta Air Lines Adds New Catania Route Starting on May 23
Delta Air Lines has been serving travelers since back in 1925, when Huff Daland Dusters, the predecessor of Delta, was founded in Macon, GA. Today, Delta serves millions of passengers and helped more than 200 million travelers get to their destinations in 2024, according to the company. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates hubs in major U.S. cities and around the world. "As the leading global airline, Delta's mission to connect the world creates opportunities, fosters understanding and expands horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and to their own potential," the company states. Now, Delta Air Lines has announced a first for not just Delta but any U.S. airline. Starting on May 23, Delta will grow its European summer travel network by starting to offer non-stop routes to Catania in Sicily, Italy. Catania will mark Delta's fifth summer travel destination in Italy. The Catania non-stop flights will take off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). In a post on LinkedIn, Matteo Curcio, Delta's senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, stated, "Launching May 23, this daily service will be the only nonstop connection between Catania and the U.S., making Delta the first and only U.S. carrier to serve this route. Catania now joins Rome, Milan, Venice and Naples as Delta's fifth Italian destination." Curcio also said that he was excited to offer this route, based on travel demand to the area. "Sicily is a highly coveted destination for American travelers, offering a rich tapestry of scenic beauty, historical and cultural landmarks, pristine beaches and exquisite cuisine LaDolceVita," he stated in his LinkedIn post. "This new route further enhances Sicily's touristic potential and provides Sicilians with a gateway to explore the United States, reconnect with loved ones, and experience the diverse attractions of America."
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Sheriff's Department in Wilkes-Barre introduces Crisis Intervention Team
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders to most crises. One local sheriff's department is expanding efforts to help better serve those struggling. The Luzerne County Sheriff's Department now has more than 10 deputies certified in what's called a 'Crisis Intervention Team' (CIT) Program. It's a national training conducted locally that helps law enforcement better respond to mental health crises. Community officals call for intersection improvements Deputy Sheriff Kim Curcio was certified in CIT in 2023. She says she uses the skills from the training daily. 'For instance, we could be in a courtroom and somebody shows up for a court proceeding walking in off the streets. They may be remanded for the judge for failure to do something, and now they're going to be incarcerated,' said Curcio. CIT gives law enforcement practical communication and de-escalation skills to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis. 'It could be something as simple as just moving to the side of them instead of a confrontational pose. Off to the side vs. face to face, that just calms them down,' Curcio continued. Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski says the program has been shown to help officers limit their use of force and help build better relationships with the community. 'Additionally, it's officer safety. So again, it goes back to making sure that they're able to handle things in a safe way without using force, and again, the biggest thing is it decreases use of force situations,' Sheriff Szumski said. Members of the department have been attending trainings for the past few years, and the certification takes two weeks to complete. 'Our goal is to have the entire department trained. Every deputy we would like to eventually put through the training,' Sheriff Szumski added. Ensuring better outcomes for everyone involved. Anyone struggling with a mental health crisis can find help by dialing 211 or 988. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
