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Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Delta unveils historic route flying to new country for the first time
Delta has launched the first-ever nonstop flight route connecting Utah to Asia, with a new service between Salt Lake City and Seoul. The inaugural flight departed Salt Lake City International Airport on June 12 It was met with fanfare at gate A25 — including live music, food, and remarks from Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a popular tourist destination known for its vibrant culinary scene and being the host of the 1998 summer Olympics. 'This is a monumental step forward... my invitation to Salt Lakers is to start looking out for more visitors from Asia and welcome them with open arms here in the state of Utah,' Mendenhall said. The aircraft was designed to celebrate the Delta's 100th anniversary and included lie-flat seating, bedding, and four-course meals. It is an Airbus A350-900, which can seat up to 306 passengers not including flight staff. Direct trips to Seoul-Incheon International Airport take nearly 13 hours to complete, and over 11 hours to return to Utah. Delta announced its plans to create the nonstop route last year while its wealthiest fliers were beginning to switch airlines. 'As Salt Lake City continues to grow as a vital Delta hub, our strong joint venture with Korean Air allows us to offer unmatched connectivity between the U.S. and Asia, leveraging strong hubs on both sides,' said Delta's senior vice president of network planning Joe Esposito. 'This ensures that customers, including those in the interior U.S., have access not just to Seoul but to key destinations across Asia.' Each flight to Korea from Salt Lake City features Korean snacks and flight attendants and is expected to have free Wi-Fi available by 2026. 'With the service we already have, and the addition of this flight, 80% of the world's population is now within one stop of Salt Lake City, Utah. It's a pretty amazing thing to just absorb what that means,' said SLC's executive director Bill Wyatt. Other officials also believe this is more than just a historic route and is also a way to better the relationships of these countries with Delta. 'It's a bridge between two places with natural beauty, innovation and growing friendship,' said counsel general of the Republic of Korea Jung-taek Lim. '[The] Korean Consulate is fully committed to supporting this journey, whether it's helping travelers enjoy a safe and enriching state or promoting lasting partnership between Korea and Utah.' The party was held at gate A25, and included food, music, and an appearance from Delta's mascot Besides the iconic flight route, Delta has been busy working on modernizing its aircrafts. The Atlanta-based carrier was met with backlash last year after giving a preview of its new cabin design. The design plan went off without a hitch, and the first revamped aircraft took off on February 1. Delta also made headlines when it released photos of an upcoming futuristic and environmentally friendly aircraft. The new carrier is part of Delta's multi-prolonged approach to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. If all goes according to plan, the first futuristic aircraft is expected to launch in 2027.
Int'l Business Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Shooting at Salt Lake City 'No Kings' Protest 'Does Not Define Our City,' Says Mayor
A shooting during Saturday night's "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City left one person critically injured and another hospitalized, prompting Mayor Erin Mendenhall to denounce the violence and urge calm, saying it "does not define our city." The "No Kings" rallies took place nationwide on June 14 to protest what organizers call growing authoritarianism in the U.S., timed to counter a $25–$45 million military parade in Washington celebrating President Trump's 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary. In Utah, over a dozen protests were held, including major demonstrations at the University of Utah and in downtown Salt Lake City, drawing an estimated 10,000 people, KSL reported. The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. near 151 S. State Street as crowds marched through downtown. At least three gunshots were heard, sparking panic among demonstrators. Police say three individuals believed to be involved were detained, one of whom had also been shot and was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The victim critically injured in the incident has not been publicly identified. Officials have yet to determine a motive or whether the individuals knew each other, though all appear to have been part of the protest crowd. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said no suspects remain at large and that investigators are reviewing over a dozen witness statements and multiple videos circulating online. Mayor Mendenhall and Gov. Spencer Cox both condemned the shooting, with Cox calling it a "deeply troubling act of violence." Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gunman Opens Fire on ‘No Kings' Protest in Salt Lake City
A gunman opened fire on thousands of protesters in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday evening. One person has been critically injured while a suspect has been taken into custody by police, authorities have said. 'We can confirm the shooting resulted in one person being critically injured,' the agency said in a social media post. 'The patient has been taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries'. An estimated 10,000 people were in attendance at the 'No Kings' rally that began in Pioneer Park and marched north through the downtown area, the Salt Lake City Police Department said. Gunfire was heard at around 8 p.m., with video posted online showing protesters fleeing in terror. Police were seen with guns drawn approaching a man standing next to a building near 200 South and State Street. A Fox 13 News crew reported seeing the man, who was taken into custody, with blood on his hands. 'We have a person of interest in custody,' the police department said. They are appealing for people to leave the area and asking for anyone with photos or videos of the incident to upload them here. Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox said 'The shooting at tonight's protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square'. 'The violence we've seen today in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in the country is horrific—it's just not who we are. We deserve to feel safe, especially when exercising our First Amendment rights,' Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shared online. 'Thank you to the Salt Lake City Police Department for their quick action tonight to protect lives and support those marching peacefully. My heart is with you, SLC.' This is an unfolding story and will be updated as more details emerge.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Shooting during large march through Salt Lake City leaves 1 critically injured
A shooting during a large 'No Kings' protest that left one person critically injured 'does not define our city,' Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. 'The purpose of today's demonstration was a powerful and peaceful expression until this event, and that cannot be overshadowed or silenced by a single act meant to harm,' she told reporters a few blocks from the shooting in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday night. 'I want to urge everyone in the public to be calm, to give one another grace and to look out for one another tonight in the coming days.' Three people also believed to be part of the incident were taken into custody, one of whom was also apparently shot as everything unfolded, according to Salt Lake police. He was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A motive has yet to be determined, and it was unclear if any of the people knew each other, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd added. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near 151 S. State shortly before 8 p.m. It took place as an estimated 10,000 people marched downtown to protest recent federal policy decisions. At least three shots rang out, causing some people in the immediate area to flee, according to videos near the incident obtained by KSL. Several other videos were also uploaded to social media. A woman identified only as Autumn said she and her nephew heard the shots fired downtown, ducked into a nearby garage and saw a person on the ground. 'I was shaking, I was very nervous. I've heard gunshots before, I've seen shootings before, but in such a big crowd, not knowing where they're coming from, it's a lot more scary,' she told KSL. John Cedarland was in the middle of a conversation when the shooting happened. He didn't hear the shots but saw people running and screaming in response. 'I'm old and I've seen scary things, but there were moments there that I was truly gripped with fear,' Cedarland said. Many others in the area helped officers, who were already in the area to monitor the protest, track down the shooter and take him into custody, Redd said. The person who was shot, whose name and age have not yet been released, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries believed to be life-threatening. Police said one of the 'involved parties' was taken into custody near 200 East and 100 South. They believe there are no other 'outstanding individuals associated with the incident.' Officers have already interviewed over a dozen witnesses and are aware of videos circulating online, Redd said. The many videos will also be used in the department's investigation. It's unclear yet if the shooting had any ties to the event or anything related to politics, he added. 'It appears they were involved at some level in the protest or at least part of the group that was walking, he said. Witnesses or anyone with any information about the incident are asked to call Salt Lake police at 801-799-3000. Gov. Spencer Cox posted on social media that he had spoken with Mendenhall about the incident. Mendenhall said she called the governor to update him on the situation, and he relayed his support for the city's first responders. 'The shooting at tonight's protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square,' Cox wrote. 'This is an active situation, and we're working closely with law enforcement to ensure accountability.' The Saturday evening march began at Pioneer Park. It was one of many throughout the state and the country Saturday protesting the Trump administration. About 4,000 Utahns attended a protest at the University of Utah earlier in the day. 'This is your home. Do not be driven from it. We can make America what America must become,' said Sarah Buck, who is with the organization Salt Lake Indivisible, which helped organize Saturday's 'No Kings' protest outside the J. Willard Marriott Library. 'Right now, many of our actions seem to be falling on deaf ears, but we must persist. We have to wear them down,' she said, adding that everyone needs to continue showing up at events to show the will of the people. 'Join us in standing up for our democracy.' From chants about democracy to immigration, the crowd held up signs, cheered the various speakers and waved American flags. Protesters filled the library plaza and surrounding grassy areas. Talks of tyranny, defying courts, the power of the people and more proliferated through the speeches that were given. The protest included musical numbers 'You'll Be Back' from Broadway's 'Hamilton' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing' from 'Les Misérables.' 'Our democracy is not yet dead, but it is barely breathing,' University of Utah law professor Teneille Brown said. The 'Democratic Party has lost its compass and the Republican Party has lost its soul.'
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
One in the hospital, one arrested after shots fired at ‘No Kings' protest in downtown SLC
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police confirm one person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after police say they were shot at during a 'No Kings' protest in Downtown Salt Lake City. Just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Salt Lake City police officers responded to the area of 151 South State Street after hearing gunshots from that location. Officers arrived and found one person with a gunshot wound. The victim is currently in the hospital in critical conditions and their injuries are considered life threatening. RELATED: Utahns gather for 'No Kings' protest across the state Salt Lake City Police say they believe the shooting involved four people in total. After getting information from witnesses, police pursued one of the suspects and took them into custody near 200 East 100 South. Officials advise there are no other suspects outstanding and there is no current threat to the community. The motive of the shooting and the events leading to it are still under investigation. The Utah Transit Authority is extending its service to safely allow members to leave the area. Courtesy: Gabriel Villegas Courtesy: Sebastian Baeza Salt lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall in a statement said: 'The violence we've seen today in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in the country is horrific—it's just not who we are. We deserve to feel safe, especially when exercising our First Amendment rights. Thank you to the Salt Lake City Police Department for their quick action tonight to protect lives and support those marching peacefully. My heart is with you, SLC. We'll get through this.' Utah Governor Spencer Cox said: 'The shooting at tonight's protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square. This is an active situation, and we're working closely with law enforcement to ensure accountability.' Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said in a statement: 'Tragically, this is my second statement today expressing sadness and concern regarding violence. I'm deeply troubled that a peaceful protest in Salt Lake City was disrupted by a shooting as community members were celebrating their right to assemble. I am thinking of all who were impacted by this senseless act. Hateful rhetoric, discriminatory practices, and violence is tearing apart our nation and we must continue to work together to create a future that represents a better America.' Utah Sentae President J. Stuart Adams said in a statement: 'Grateful for law enforcement's prompt actions in maintaining order, safeguarding our communities and bringing a dangerous situation under control in Salt Lake City. Their dedication helped protect lives and restore order. The freedom to organize and participate in peaceful protests is a cornerstone of our great country. However, violence, destruction and vandalism are unacceptable.' The protests were part of the 'No Kings' movement, with other protests planned nationwide set to coincide with the planned celebration of the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
