In April, American Airlines hastily slapped together a bare-bones early-out package but had a hard time getting flight attendants to take it. The offer wasn’t that enticing.

Although it has not been confirmed, word on the line at Delta is that Ms. Jennings has been eased into retirement with full benefits.

Management at Delta Air Lines has been made aware of a series of disturbing racist posts created by one of its flight attendants on Twitter under the handle @KevinTheFlyGirl.

Kevin Lee Jennings, a high-profile Delta flight attendant, is no longer with the airline following a closer look at her social media activities by the airline's management.