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A live webcast of Delta Air Line's December quarter and full year 2024 financial results will be available at ir.delta.com on Jan. 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET.

Delta teams are ready to fly 9.3 million customers on more than 75,000 flights from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. Here are a few ways customers can get ready for their holiday travel.

Delta's Operations & Customer Center is gearing up for winter, and we talked to Pete Sansom, one of six OCC Duty Directors, about how the team ensures the airline is prepared to run a smooth operation this season.

Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Christophe Beck as its newest member. 

Delta Air Lines has been declared ‘Airline of the Year’ by Global Traveler and secured multiple recognitions within the publication’s 21^st Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. 

As Delta enters its centennial year and prepares to fly its most robust travel schedule ever, the airline is once again accepting flight attendant applications for its upcoming 2025 hiring classes.

Delta achieved an important financial milestone on Tuesday when S&P Global Ratings, one of three credit rating agencies, raised its rating to investment grade - a reflection of the company’s strong financial outlook. 

The nearly 50,000-square-foot facility next to Salt Lake City International Airport is Delta’s latest investment in Utah.

Here’s a rundown of pro tips, fast facts and nice-to-knows about how Delta people will connect you with the people and places you love during your Thanksgiving holiday.

For the seventh consecutive year, Delta was the highest scoring airline on the 2024-2025 All-America Executive Team rankings by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor).

Delta Air Lines highlighted the company's strategic priorities and long-term financial commitments in a presentation to the investment community today in New York.

The annual Business Travel News survey asks corporate travel professionals to rank airlines on a variety of attributes, including network—both partnerships and frequencies—customer service and communication, distribution, products and services.  

Delta shines in Forbes Travel Guide’s first Verified Air Travel Awards, celebrating best airline and airport experiences. 

Delta, Aeromexico, and Junior Achievement collaborated to provide students with practical experience and an authentic introduction to the aviation sector. Delta partners with over 30 Junior Achievement (JA) chapters across five continents to educate students on financial literacy and career preparedness.  

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter.

Led by in-house team of aviation meteorologists, Delta is closely monitoring track of Hurricane Milton.

Delta Air Lines proudly introduced the Airbus A330-900neo on its daily nonstop service from New York-JFK to Accra, effective October 1, 2024. This next-generation aircraft increases Delta’s seat capacity by approximately 30% between Ghana and the United States, while elevating the customer experience with enhanced comfort.  

Delta is the first U.S. commercial operator to receive FAA Certificate Management Office concurrence for our plans to use these drones for maintenance inspections across our fleet.

Two years after the start of their Joint Venture, Delta and the LATAM group review and report that since 2022, the partnership has allowed them to grow by 68% in flights, inaugurated 6 new routes, operated more than 32,000 flights, and transported more than 5 million passengers.

Indeed's Work Wellbeing 100 is an index of public companies that are excelling in work wellbeing and outperforming the market, demonstrating that wellbeing is not just better for people, but better for business. 

The codeshare agreement will enable greater connectivity between the United States and the Middle East. Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East beyond Saudia’s hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh.

Delta Air Lines will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its September quarter 2024 financial results at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. 

Delta and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System), the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, have signed a codeshare agreement effective Sept. 25, 2024. This agreement comes as SAS recently joined SkyTeam on Sept. 1. 

By partnering with Birmingham City Football Club, Delta will expand its portfolio into the U.K., further connecting the world and our customers through the shared passion of sport and competition. 

Aeromexico is proudly commemorating its 90th anniversary, celebrating a rich legacy of aviation excellence and global connectivity.

A live webcast of Delta's fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference will be available at ir.delta.com.

Great Place To Work selected the 2024 PEOPLE Companies that Care List by gathering and analyzing over 1.3 million confidential survey responses from companies representing more than 8.2 million U.S. employees at Great Place To Work Certified organizations. 

The airline inks multiyear agreement with the league, building on Delta’s commitment to women’s sports.

As the Official Airline of Team USA and an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delta is honored to be part of the flag’s transfer from one iconic city to the next.

The new benefits will be available on LATAM flights beginning this month, offering corporate travelers even more reasons to choose Delta and its partners for their travel needs. 

Delta CEO Ed Bastian shared the following message Wednesday morning as the airline continues to recover from the impact of last week's CrowdStrike outage.

The Ground Support Equipment team is responsible for maintaining Delta’s machinery on the ground at airports all over the world, working around the clock to keep our people safe, our systems moving and our customers satisfied. 

Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter. 

In the survey conducted by Great Place To Work, 87% of employees who responded said Delta is a great place to work. 

Building on Delta’s multiyear partnership with Team USA, the creative focuses on the theme of epic journeys and showcases the indomitable spirit and drive for greatness that Delta employees share with Team USA.  

The agreement envisions a long-term relationship, subject to regulatory approvals, that includes interline and codeshare connectivity, as well as a deeper partnership encompassing loyalty, customer experience, digital transformation and broader aviation services such as maintenance, repair and overhaul services, ground handling and training.

A live webcast of Delta Air Lines' June quarter 2024 financial results will be available at ir.delta.com on July 11, 2024.

Skytrax World Airline Award winners are voted for by travelers themselves in response to Skytrax’s World Airline Survey, the largest customer experience survey of its kind. 

The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 30, 2024, and will be paid on August 20, 2024.

After compiling data across a diverse range of metrics, including operational reliability, customer experience, network, cost and loyalty offerings, The Points Guy is recognizing Delta as the best U.S. airline for the sixth time since 2018.

Indiggo, in partnership with Fortune, released its ReturnOnLeadership (ROL100) ranking – with Delta Air Lines taking the No. 4 spot overall.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian was joined onstage by six uniformed employees to accept the ATW Airline of the Year Award and Hall of Fame Honor in Dubai on Friday, May 31.

Each year on May 24, National AMT Day celebrates the impact Aviation Maintenance Technicians have on the millions of air travelers who journey the skies each day.

Delta Air Lines' Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here.

Delta is the only airline to be included on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024 list. Employee feedback is a key driver in the process, which recognizes employers who provide a great company culture.

Delta climbed the ranks on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in the travel category, earning accolades for making fast, free Wi-Fi standard in the sky.

On Valentine's Day, Delta employees received a check for 10.4% of their eligible earnings. This payout marks an important milestone for Delta’s profit-sharing program, bringing the total paid out to employees since its inception in 2007 to $11 billion.

Delta Air Lines' Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Delta's newest First Class seat will begin rolling out on select refreshed Boeing 737-800 aircraft this month. Delta is also expanding the Delta One cabin on its fleet of Airbus A350-900s.

Delta ranked No. 1 overall and in three of the seven categories, including on-time arrivals, low U.S. DOT complaints and involuntary bumping.

Delta leaders share key insights from their conversations at CES 2024 that illustrate how their work is helping Delta remain ahead of the industry.

Delta is continuously monitoring the security situation in Tel Aviv and updating its service between Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and New York, Atlanta and Boston on an ongoing basis.

Delta’s strong 2023 earnings and the profit-sharing payout are direct results of the exceptional work and commitment of Delta’s people throughout a challenging operational year.

Delta delivered industry-leading operational performance and financial results in the December quarter and generated record full year revenue and over $5 billion of pre-tax income, a near doubling over 2022.

The fuel-efficient planes will power sustainability goals while providing world-class customer experience on long-haul routes and international hubs.

Based on input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on their daily jobs, benefits, interview experience and work environment, Glassdoor names Delta as one of its "Best Places to Work" for the eighth year in a row.

Delta closes out 2023 with strong reliability through the winter holiday season.

For the third year in a row, Delta has been awarded Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence as well as topped the rankings for being the most on-time airline in North America.

The partnership has delivered an array of benefits to nearly 40M customers who have travelled across the Atlantic.

The Delta Professional website has redesigned its meetings and events offering to give corporate customers access to more streamlined tools to support corporate meetings, conferences and events, and global meetings.

Delta is expecting nearly 9 million customers from Dec. 21-Jan. 7 as the airline builds on a strong November and Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Final numbers for the full holiday period of Nov. 17-28 are still pending**. However, from Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 26, Delta carried more than 5.3 million customers on more than 43,000 flights systemwide.

A live webcast of this event will be available at ir.delta.com. An online replay will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete.

Launched in 2018, Delta’s Propel Pilot Career Path program identifies, selects and develops the next generation of pilots. The largest-ever class just joined the Propel Company Path, diversifying the pilot population and contributing to the steady pipeline of talented pilots.

As a connector of people to places, passions and their own potential, Delta is partnering with six artists with deep ties to Miami to bring their art to life and elevate their work against the backdrop of one of the art world’s most sought-after and exclusive events.

Official Delta projections put the total estimated customer count between 6.2 million and 6.4 million from Friday, Nov. 17-Tuesday, Nov. 28 – averaging 515,000-530,000 customers a day.

This new codeshare agreement will allow Delta to place its code on 20 airBaltic-operated routes to three of the Latvian carrier’s leading cities, including Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.

Delta remains the best airline for business travelers for the 13th year in a row, with top marks for Delta’s exceptional customer service, distribution channels and expansive network.

In the 2023 - 2024 All-America Executive Team rankings by Institutional Investor, Delta finished first in seven categories within the airline industry.

Since Delta and Korean Air embarked on their joint venture partnership in May 2018, they have been committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

Under the slogan “To See Beyond, Go Up,” the marketing campaign focuses on the Brazilian, Chilean, Colombian and Peruvian markets. Campaign supports Delta’s North/South America partnership with LATAM Airlines, celebrates its growth to region and its customer experience investments.

Delta has completed three special repatriation flights this week from Athens, Greece, to New York to support customers returning to the U.S. from Israel. Regular service between Athens and the U.S. continues.

As the Official Airline of Team USA, Delta hosted a customized athlete lounge in the ATL International Terminal ahead of Team USA's flight to the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always.

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2023.

Delta has extended a travel waiver for all customers with travel booked to/from Tel Aviv, and is notifying customers of refund option and cancelations.

During the inaugural year of their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM have streamlined travel and grown connections in their key hubs. The partners will continue to launch new routes and increase current routes.

Delta’s hub at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is “home of the world’s best deicers.” If the winter months are their regular season, summer is time for boot camp – getting trained and ready for the winter ahead.

Delta is partnering with nudge to offer a new financial education program designed for its employees outside of the US.

Warren Weston, one of Delta’s lead meteorologists, gives an inside look at every role Delta’s in-house meteorology team plays, from updating the Weather Information Tool and helping flight crews avoid turbulence to forecasting the weather both around major airports and up to 40,000 feet.

Delta’s flight attendant application is now open for its upcoming 2024 hiring classes. Potential flight attendant candidates can learn more about the role and application process during one of the airline's road shows in Orlando, Florida; Providence, Rhode Island; Austin, Texas; Minneapolis; and Las Vegas.

Together, Delta and Korean Air have earned the trust of both Asian and American customers to become the No. 1 trans-Pacific joint venture.

The unique partnership includes multiple elements that will involve Brady in strategic initiatives alongside Delta’s global employee base, customers and other key stakeholders.

S&P Global Ratings, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating.

In the survey conducted by Great Place to Work®, 85% of employees who responded said Delta is a great place to work. This is compared to Great Place to Work®’s benchmark of 57% for employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

Earlier this year, Wheels Up announced plans to scale and evolve its product offerings to deliver world-class private aviation service profitably. Funding provided by Delta, certain affiliates of Certares and Knighthead, and other partners is expected to provide the company the stability to execute on its strategic vision over the long term.

Delta has enhanced the popular employee emergency savings and financial education program launched earlier this year with a more streamlined education experience and quicker access to the up to $1,000 in rainy-day funds.

Among Delta’s 90,000 employees around the world, there are many whose work behind the scenes contribute to Delta’s success. One example is Emma Galarza, a senior engineer with Delta TechOps who works on drone technology that will not only help make aircraft maintenance inspections more efficient but safer for our people.

The expansion includes Kenya Airways’ nonstop Nairobi to New York JFK service.

This step is supported by the airline industry associations BARIN, Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN), Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).

With 70 aircraft remaining to deliver, including the 12 options recently exercised, Delta’s fleet of A220s will grow to 131 aircraft. The 12 aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

Delta delivered its highest quarterly revenue and profitability in the airline's history, with strong June quarter operating cash flow enabling accelerated debt reduction.

Delta Air Lines and top-ranked LPGA pro Nelly Korda are embarking on a multi-year relationship. The partnership further extends Delta’s support of women’s golf.

A live webcast of this event will be available at ir.delta.com.

The airlines will implement a mutual codeshare and offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.

Marking a first in sports history, the Delta Center name returns to home arena of the Utah Jazz with external branding installation complete and interior upgrades underway with community investment and fan engagement at the center of expanded partnership heading into the team’s 50th anniversary season.

A live webcast of this event aired on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. An online replay is now available at ir.delta.com

Nearly three dozen Delta frontline employees made a trip to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 13 to advocate for the modernization of the federal perimeter rule at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Millions of airline customers representing more than 100 nationalities participated in the Skytrax survey to determine this year’s winners. Delta’s double recognition is a testament to the team’s hard work and focus on delivering outstanding customer service as the airline has risen to meet an unprecedented amount of demand.

The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 17, 2023, and will be paid on August 7, 2023.

Delta served more than 2.7 million customers on 22,000 flights over the holiday period May 25-29, setting the stage for an operation customers can count on during a busy summer season.

The partnership has improved customer experience, enhanced its combined network and benefited more than 7 million customers since launching in May 2018. Delta and Korean Air rapidly grew connecting passengers over ICN to 2,000 per day each way, an increase of more than 40% in five years despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delta has named Mike Spanos as Chief Operating Officer and the newest member of the Delta Leadership Committee, effective June 12. Spanos spent more than 25 years in a variety of leadership roles at PepsiCo and the Pepsi Bottling Group.

The new feature-length cinematic documentary, “The Steepest Climb: How Delta Air Lines Navigated the Global Pandemic,” is coming to Delta Studio this June. The film tells the behind-the-scenes story of how the 90,000 people of Delta battled the worst crisis in the airline’s history and emerged stronger than ever.

Delta is hiring more flight attendants for 2023, adding to the 1,940 new faces that have come on board since February. Interested candidates can start applying today.

​After ending 2022 with an impressive slate of honors for outstanding customer service, a people-first culture, operational efficiency and state-of-the-art airport improvements, Delta is being highly recognized for both its investment in employees and its commitment to customers.

Bastian was selected by an independent committee for his work leading the remarkable revival of Delta during an era of unprecedented crisis and volatility in the airline industry.

Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer oversees the airline’s global marketing and creative services team to deepen its reputation as a trusted consumer brand.

Customers range from cargo carriers to passenger airlines across the globe. The programs will primarily support B737, B767, A320 and A330 aircraft platforms, and cover a large scope of parts from avionics to mechanical to fuel and hydraulic components.

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter 2023.

Delta Air Lines applauds the court’s decision to reject the Dutch government’s move to significantly cut flight movements at Schiphol Airport. Delta, KLM and several other airlines joined forces and took summary proceedings against the Dutch government in a bid to keep the Netherlands connected to the world via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

The recognition shines a spotlight on Information Technology's efforts to orchestrate a multi-phased cloud migration, empower our front-line employees with new and improved ways to serve Delta customers, and put IT at the core of running the industry's best operation.

The new 16,000 square-foot facility, which is the largest of its kind at JFK, features dedicated temperature-controlled chambers for pharmaceuticals and perishables. Delta's JFK network offers unparalleled global connectivity for temperature-sensitive products.

It is the third time SkyTeam has been ranked as the number one alliance and the accolade comes in the same month that SkyTeam officially welcomed new member Virgin Atlantic.

The Delta Propel Flight Academy, operated in partnership with training provider Skyborne Airline Academy, will open its doors to the first class of students in June and is now accepting applications from interested candidates.

Delta Air Lines is meeting with potential flight attendant candidates in Nashville, Tennessee; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Orlando, Florida.

Delta's new brand spot "Kaleidoscope," narrated by Viola Davis, reminds us to open our eyes and experience the beauty the world has to offer. The campaign debuts March 9 during the premiere of Top Chef Season 20 on Bravo.

On Thursday, March 3, at UNCF’s “A Mind Is…” Gala in Washington, D.C., Delta received one of UNCF’s most prestigious honors - the Keeper of the Flame Award. This award is considered UNCF’s highest honor for corporate partners and commemorates a dedicated and successful partnership.

The true origin of the Delta name doesn’t lie solely in the Greek letter – it’s the brainchild of a woman named Catherine FitzGerald, who suggested the name to Delta’s founder as a way to pay homage to the agricultural region that was foundational to the airline’s success.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Delta Board Member and previous E.V.P. and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company Kathy Waller were honored on Feb. 25 by Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia at the 33rd annual JA Atlanta Business Hall of Fame event, a black-tie gala to honor dynamic business and civic leaders who have shaped Atlanta into the robust city it is today.

The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.

Recognized for “hyper-personalizing airport wayfinding,” Delta claimed the No. 8 spot on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies in the travel category.

The contract positions Delta’s 15,000 pilots to continue leading the industry in total compensation and work rule improvements.

Operations in Detroit, Boston and New York continue to face delays and schedule reductions because of wind, frozen precipitation and icing conditions.

Each year, Glassdoor reviews the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on their daily jobs, benefits, interview experience and work environment to determine the top 100 large companies.

Since 2007, Delta has rewarded employees with industry-leading profit-sharing payments: more than $9.2 billion since 2010.

Delta’s profit-sharing payout represents a significant boost to the purchasing power of its people, giving them the freedom to spend locally and create a “multiplier effect” in their communities.

Employees across the board – from flight attendants to ground employees – have earned a 5% pay raise as Delta continues to invest in the people who lead their industry.

Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division has opened a state-of-the-art engine repair shop.

Delta climbed to No. 12 on this year’s list of Most Admired Companies – making it the highest-ranked airline on the list.

Delta climbed even higher among the world’s top 20 operators in terms of scheduled flights, ranking No. 6 among what OAG calls “mega airlines.” OAG also noted Delta’s low cancellation rate of just 0.01% of all flights, compared with the 0.69% industry average, in its report.

Delta has partnered with Operation HOPE and Fidelity Investments to help employees earn $1,000 in rainy day funds.

The Journal reported that Delta’s network completion factor ranked first among the nine U.S. carriers evaluated, and Delta Connection (No. 2 among regional competitors) contributed strongly to the airline’s performance throughout the year, with a 100% completion factor for 116 straight days.

Delta Air Lines will continue refreshing its fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art fleet after executing options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

This agreement is a homecoming for Delta, harkening back to the arena’s original opening in 1991 when the airline held the naming rights as part of its first sponsorship with the NBA franchise. Within the long-term agreement, Delta will serve as the Official Airline of the Utah Jazz, adding to its current role as an Official Community Partner of the team.

Since 2007, Delta has rewarded employees with industry-leading profit-sharing payments: more than $9.2 billion since 2010.

Delta Air Lines reported financial results Friday for the December quarter and full year 2022 and provided its outlook for the March quarter 2023.

For the second year in a row, Delta earned Cirium’s Platinum Award for global operational excellence.

Delta will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its December quarter and full year 2022 financial results at 10 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

For nearly a week, Delta people have managed challenges and constraints brought on by historic winter weather across most of the U.S.

Delta expects to welcome 26 state-of-the-art A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.

De-icing is a meticulous yearlong operation essential to ensuring Delta aircraft can take off safely and deliver the reliable, world-class operation customers expect.

Cirium’s new annual award is presented to an airline with outstanding performance considering the complexity of the airline’s operation, volume of flights, diversity of its network and other key operational factors.

Customers with last-minute changes can stand by for an alternate flight for free starting Aug. 4.

Our core values include always learning from our experiences and using those insights to constantly improve how we serve you.

In response to surging travel demand, Delta hires more than 2,200 Georgians; expands international service from Atlanta.

“In an extraordinary year for commercial airlines, Delta has stood out for taking a customer-first leadership role during the pandemic."