Look at the PR on this,
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1408
"While Delta would prefer to continue serving these communities, the new reality of mounting cost pressures faced by our industry means we can no longer afford to provide this service. As we continue to strengthen our business, Delta is retiring the Saab turboprops and some 50-seat jet aircraft, which will hinder the financial viability of serving these smaller markets," Delta said.
When it comes to announcing bad news, no one at Dullta has the backbone to say it, so it is "Delta said" instead of "said Joe Blow, VP of Route Cancellations at Delta."
That's low (and not to mention, unprofessional).