--- title: 'Awards & Recognition' url: 'https://news.delta.com/category/awards-recognition' description: 'Delta is consistently recognized for excellence in everything from passenger experience to customer service, operational performance to workplace culture.' updated: '2026-10-26T21:15:01+00:00' stories: 79 --- # Awards & Recognition Delta is consistently recognized for excellence in everything from passenger experience to customer service, operational performance to workplace culture. [Our Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-americas-most-awarded-airline) Part of [About Delta](https://news.delta.com/category/about-delta.md). ## Stories All 79 stories filed under Awards & Recognition, newest first. ### 2026 - [Delta people take center stage in Times Square after fifth straight Skytrax award](https://news.delta.com/delta-people-take-center-stage-times-square-after-fifth-straight-skytrax-award) — Awards & Recognition · Sep 22, 2026 Delta earns Best Airline Staff Service in North America at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking five consecutive years of recognition from travelers. - [Delta recognized as No. 1 on 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-no-1-2026-people-companies-care-list) — Awards & Recognition · Aug 12, 2026 - [Delta named in TIME's America's Best Companies of 2026 list, only airline in the top 100](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-times-americas-best-companies-2026-list-only-airline-top-100) — Awards & Recognition · Aug 3, 2026 Evaluated on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability, Delta earned the No. 98 spot on TIME’s America’s Best Companies list and stands as the only airline ranked among the top 100. - [Eight years at the top: Delta takes No. 1 spot in The Points Guy’s Best Airlines Report](https://news.delta.com/eight-years-top-delta-takes-no-1-spot-points-guys-best-airlines-report) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 3, 2026 Delta Air Lines was recognized by The Points Guy as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the eighth consecutive year, a testament to the airline's commitment to operational excellence, premium service and customer satisfaction. - [Delta’s connected onboard platform recognized as best in industry](https://news.delta.com/deltas-connected-onboard-platform-recognized-best-industry) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 20, 2026 Delta Air Lines earned Crystal Cabin Award recognition for its Connected Onboard Platform, a patented fleetwide digital foundation within the Delta Sync ecosystem that improves reliability and enables smarter service. - [Delta earns a spot in the top ten on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list](https://news.delta.com/delta-earns-spot-top-ten-fortune-100-best-companies-work-forr-list) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 1, 2026 For the seventh year, Delta’s culture speaks for itself — earning us a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and carrying us up to No. 9 this year. - [Delta awarded top honors by The Points Guy, Newsweek](https://news.delta.com/delta-awarded-top-honors-points-guy-newsweek) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 30, 2026 Delta takes home top recognition, honoring its premium products and experiences like Delta One Suites and the new Delta One Lounge in Seattle, alongside its industry-leading loyalty program. - [Delta named a 2026 Glassdoor Best Place to Work](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-2026-glassdoor-best-place-work) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 23, 2026 Delta is ranked as one of Glassdoor’s 2026 top 100 Best Places to Work, making the list for the ninth time, and the only airline recognized. - [Delta ranks No. 11 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list](https://news.delta.com/delta-ranks-no-11-fortunes-worlds-most-admired-companies-list) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 21, 2026 Delta landed in the No. 11 spot on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking its 13th consecutive year achieving this recognition. - [Delta named Cirium’s Most On-Time North America airline in 2025](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-ciriums-most-time-north-america-airline-2025) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 6, 2026 Delta Air Lines has been named the top on-time airline in North America by Cirium for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting an unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and service driven by the dedication of Delta people. ### 2025 - [Delta achieves No. 10 ranking on Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America list](https://news.delta.com/delta-achieves-no-10-ranking-forbes-most-trusted-companies-america-list) — Awards & Recognition · Nov 20, 2025 Delta finished as the highest-ranked airline and the No. 1 company in its sector. - [15 Years Strong: Delta tops Business Travel News Survey during historic centennial year](https://news.delta.com/15-years-strong-delta-tops-business-travel-news-survey-during-historic-centennial-year) — Awards & Recognition · Nov 17, 2025 - [Delta named best U.S. airline by Forbes Travel Guide for second consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-us-airline-forbes-travel-guide-second-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 30, 2025 Delta wins five Forbes 2025 Verified Travel Awards — most by any airline — as it adds to its list of Centennial year accolades. - [Delta named one of the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women®](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-one-2025-fortune-best-workplaces-womenr) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 23, 2025 Delta is proud to be named one of the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women®, marking the company’s return to the list since 2019. This recognition, informed by our Great Place To Work® Trust Index Survey and employee feedback, celebrates companies with exceptional cultures for women in the workplace. - [Delta highlighted in Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025](https://news.delta.com/delta-highlighted-forbes-worlds-best-employers-2025) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 8, 2025 Delta ranked No. 2 in Forbes annual ranking of the world's best employers. - [Delta Air Lines featured in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State](https://news.delta.com/delta-air-lines-featured-forbes-list-americas-best-employers-state) — Awards & Recognition · Aug 21, 2025 Delta was the only airline to secure top rankings in three states. - [Delta ranks No. 3 on 2025 PEOPLE Companies that Care List](https://news.delta.com/delta-ranks-no-3-2025-people-companies-care-list) — Awards & Recognition · Aug 20, 2025 Delta was recognized by PEOPLE magazine as No. 3 on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care List, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country, with people who regularly go above and beyond for each other, for customers, for communities and the planet. - [Delta wins Best Airline Staff Service in North America at 2025 Skytrax Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-wins-best-airline-staff-service-north-america-2025-skytrax-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 20, 2025 Delta adds Skytrax’s Best Airline Staff Service Award to accolades for 2025 off the back of recent APEX and The Points Guy award wins - [Delta named best U.S. airline by The Points Guy for 7 years in a row](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-us-airline-points-guy-7-years-row) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 19, 2025 The Delta team has once again been named the best U.S. airline in The Points Guy’s annual ranking, based on an extensive analysis of 2024 data on operational reliability, customer experience, cost and reach, and loyalty. - [Delta recognized as 'Best Global Airline for the Americas' by APEX](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-best-global-airline-americas-apex) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 16, 2025 Delta has been honored with the prestigious title of Best Global Airline for the Americas by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), a recognition that further strengthens Delta’s position as a global leader in premium travel. - [Delta recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the US for the 8th year in a row by Points of Light](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-one-50-most-community-minded-companies-us-8th-year-row-points-light) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 4, 2025 Delta Air Lines has once again been named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, marking its eighth consecutive year receiving the prestigious recognition as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. - [Delta Air Lines ranks No.3 on the ReturnOnLeadership list, highlighting strong leadership and strategic alignment](https://news.delta.com/delta-air-lines-ranks-no3-returnonleadership-list-highlighting-strong-leadership-and-strategic) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 4, 2025 Delta remains the highest-ranked airline and the No. 1 company in its sector, highlighting its strong leadership and clear vision for the future. - [Delta CEO Ed Bastian receives the Tony Jannus Award for contributions to the commercial aviation industry](https://news.delta.com/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-receives-tony-jannus-award-contributions-commercial-aviation-industry) — Awards & Recognition · May 8, 2025 Often regarded as one of the industry’s highest accolades, the Tony Jannus Award is given annually to individuals who have made major and lasting contributions to the commercial aviation industry. - [Delta tops J.D. Power’s Premium Economy segment for third year in a row](https://news.delta.com/delta-tops-jd-powers-premium-economy-segment-third-year-row) — Awards & Recognition · May 7, 2025 Delta is the top-ranked airline for Premium Economy Passenger Satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. - [Delta earns No. 15 spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list](https://news.delta.com/delta-earns-no-15-spot-fortune-100-best-companies-work-forr-list) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 2, 2025 For the sixth year, Delta earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, jumping to No. 15. Delta is the only airline on the list, joining companies such as Hilton, American Express and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in the top 15. - [Delta ranked No. 1 airline on JUST Capital and CNBC’S JUST 100 ranking](https://news.delta.com/delta-ranked-no-1-airline-just-capital-and-cnbcs-just-100-ranking) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 3, 2025 The list measures and ranks companies on the issues Americans care about most, like paying fair wages, supporting worker well-being, and more. - [Delta achieves No. 11 listing on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies](https://news.delta.com/delta-achieves-no-11-listing-fortunes-worlds-most-admired-companies) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 29, 2025 Delta secured a high No. 11 listing on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies recognition. This is the airline’s 12th year achieving this feat. - [Wall Street Journal names Delta ‘Top U.S. Airline’ for the fourth consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/wall-street-journal-names-delta-top-us-airline-fourth-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 22, 2025 The Wall Street Journal noted that Delta stood out in nearly every category it measures for its annual scorecard. - [Cirium names Delta most on-time North American airline, Platinum Award winner](https://news.delta.com/cirium-names-delta-most-time-north-american-airline-platinum-award-winner) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 2, 2025 Delta has once again earned the Platinum Award for operational excellence from aviation analytics firm Cirium by delivering the best on-time performance among airlines in North America in 2024. ### 2024 - [Delta named ‘Airline of the Year’ and other notable recognitions by Global Traveler](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-airline-year-and-other-notable-recognitions-global-traveler) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 12, 2024 Delta Air Lines has been declared ‘Airline of the Year’ by Global Traveler and secured multiple recognitions within the publication’s 21st Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. - [Delta named No. 1 for business travelers for 14th consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-no-1-business-travelers-14th-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Nov 19, 2024 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 tops 5 categories in Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Air Travel Awards, including Best US Airline](https://news.delta.com/delta-tops-5-categories-forbes-travel-guide-luxury-air-travel-awards-including-best-us-airline) — Awards & Recognition · Nov 4, 2024 Delta shines in Forbes Travel Guide’s first Verified Air Travel Awards, celebrating best airline and airport experiences. - [Delta lands on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list](https://news.delta.com/delta-lands-fast-companys-most-innovative-companies-list) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 19, 2024 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. - [SkyTeam named ‘Alliance of the Year’ in Air Transport Awards 2024](https://news.delta.com/skyteam-named-alliance-year-air-transport-awards-2024) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 18, 2024 ### 2021 - [‘Unprecedented transparency and flexibility’: Delta again named to Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies](https://news.delta.com/unprecedented-transparency-and-flexibility-delta-again-named-fast-companys-list-most-innovative) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 9, 2021 “In an extraordinary year for commercial airlines, Delta has stood out for taking a customer-first leadership role during the pandemic." - [Delta named best airline for American travelers by USA TODAY 10Best](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-airline-american-travelers-usa-today-10best) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 19, 2021 ### 2020 - [Innovation, social responsibility land Delta No. 19 on World’s Most Admired list](https://news.delta.com/innovation-social-responsibility-land-delta-no-19-worlds-most-admired-list) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 21, 2020 Delta was named one of Fortune magazine’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies for the seventh consecutive year due to its leadership in social responsibility, innovation, culture and more. ### 2019 - [Business Travel News names Delta distribution leader among industry’s Top 25 Most Influential](https://news.delta.com/business-travel-news-names-delta-distribution-leader-among-industrys-top-25-most-influential) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 8, 2019 - [Delta wins Best Airline in 2019 China Travel Industry Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-wins-best-airline-2019-china-travel-industry-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 8, 2019 - [Delta wins historic 9th consecutive Business Travel News award](https://news.delta.com/delta-wins-historic-9th-consecutive-business-travel-news-award) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 8, 2019 - [Delta, Global Sales leaders celebrated at GBTA WINiT conference recognizing women in travel](https://news.delta.com/delta-global-sales-leaders-celebrated-gbta-winit-conference-recognizing-women-travel) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 8, 2019 - [Delta named ‘Best North American Airline’ for second consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-north-american-airline-second-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 22, 2019 - [Delta and Delta Vacations again win gold in Travel Weekly Magellan Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-and-delta-vacations-again-win-gold-travel-weekly-magellan-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 22, 2019 - [Delta team honored with 8th consecutive Beat Readers’ Choice Award](https://news.delta.com/delta-team-honored-8th-consecutive-beat-readers-choice-award) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 22, 2019 - [Delta certified as Great Place to Work for fourth year in a row](https://news.delta.com/delta-certified-great-place-work-fourth-year-row) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 22, 2019 - [Delta listed among ‘Top 50 Workplaces’ by Indeed.com for 2nd straight year](https://news.delta.com/delta-listed-among-top-50-workplaces-indeedcom-2nd-straight-year) — Awards & Recognition · Jul 17, 2019 - [How 80,000 employees made Delta a Most Relevant Brand](https://news.delta.com/how-80000-employees-made-delta-most-relevant-brand) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 20, 2019 - [Delta named Best Airline Staff in North America at Paris Air Show](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-airline-staff-north-america-paris-air-show) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 18, 2019 - [Delta named best U.S. airline by travel expert Fodor’s](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-us-airline-travel-expert-fodors) — Awards & Recognition · Jun 12, 2019 - [Delta TechOps voted 'Best Engine Repair' in annual Top Shop Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-techops-voted-best-engine-repair-annual-top-shop-awards) — Awards & Recognition · May 21, 2019 - [Delta recognized by Chinese travelers as ‘Most Preferred North American Airline’ for fifth consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-chinese-travelers-most-preferred-north-american-airline-fifth-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 26, 2019 - [Barron’s: Delta among Most Sustainable Companies in U.S.](https://news.delta.com/barrons-delta-among-most-sustainable-companies-us) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 18, 2019 - [Leaders in innovation: Delta Cargo wins top award at Air Cargo Excellence Awards](https://news.delta.com/leaders-innovation-delta-cargo-wins-top-award-air-cargo-excellence-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 11, 2019 - [Delta improves in every category, earns top honors in 2019 Airline Quality Rating](https://news.delta.com/delta-improves-every-category-earns-top-honors-2019-airline-quality-rating) — Awards & Recognition · Apr 8, 2019 - [“A mind is a terrible thing to waste®:” UNCF honors Delta’s commitment to education for all](https://news.delta.com/mind-terrible-thing-waster-uncf-honors-deltas-commitment-education-all) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 22, 2019 - [Delta named to Companies That Care Honor Roll for 4th consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-companies-care-honor-roll-4th-consecutive-year) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 21, 2019 - [The Points Guy ranks Delta best U.S. airline](https://news.delta.com/points-guy-ranks-delta-best-us-airline) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 19, 2019 - [Delta climbs in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies rankings](https://news.delta.com/delta-climbs-fast-companys-most-innovative-companies-rankings) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 20, 2019 - [Delta named to Fortune’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for third straight year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-fortunes-best-companies-work-list-third-straight-year) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 14, 2019 - [For third year running, Seattle Delta Sky Club named ‘North America’s Leading Airport Lounge’](https://news.delta.com/third-year-running-seattle-delta-sky-club-named-north-americas-leading-airport-lounge) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 8, 2019 - [Delta scoops ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ title at Business Travel Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-scoops-best-long-haul-airline-title-business-travel-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 22, 2019 - [Delta enjoys 6th straight year ranked among World’s Most Admired](https://news.delta.com/delta-enjoys-6th-straight-year-ranked-among-worlds-most-admired) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 22, 2019 - [Wall Street Journal names Delta best U.S. Airline of 2018](https://news.delta.com/wall-street-journal-names-delta-best-us-airline-2018) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 16, 2019 ### 2018 - [Delta named a Best Workplace for Diversity for third straight year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-workplace-diversity-third-straight-year) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 6, 2018 - [Delta wins Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award four years running](https://news.delta.com/delta-wins-glassdoor-employees-choice-award-four-years-running) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 5, 2018 - [Corporate travel pros rank Delta No. 1 in Business Travel News Airline Survey for 8th straight year](https://news.delta.com/corporate-travel-pros-rank-delta-no-1-business-travel-news-airline-survey-8th-straight-year) — Awards & Recognition · Nov 12, 2018 - [Atlanta’s Concourse B Delta Sky Club recognized by industry experts as top airport lounge in the U.S.](https://news.delta.com/atlantas-concourse-b-delta-sky-club-recognized-industry-experts-top-airport-lounge-us) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 31, 2018 - [Delta captures top U.K. honor: Best North American Airline](https://news.delta.com/delta-captures-top-uk-honor-best-north-american-airline) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 16, 2018 - [Delta team brings home 7th annual Beat Readers’ Choice Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-team-brings-home-7th-annual-beat-readers-choice-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 5, 2018 - [Delta captures top honors for customer experience](https://news.delta.com/delta-captures-top-honors-customer-experience) — Awards & Recognition · Oct 5, 2018 - [For second year, Seattle Delta Sky Club named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge](https://news.delta.com/second-year-seattle-delta-sky-club-named-north-americas-leading-airport-lounge) — Awards & Recognition · Sep 24, 2018 - [Delta certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for third year in row](https://news.delta.com/delta-certified-great-place-work-third-year-row) — Awards & Recognition · Sep 17, 2018 ### 2017 - [Infographic: Delta is one of Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work For](https://news.delta.com/infographic-delta-one-fortunes-100-best-places-work) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 9, 2017 ### 2016 - [Delta takes the Gold at Recommend Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards](https://news.delta.com/delta-takes-gold-recommend-magazines-readers-choice-awards-0) — Awards & Recognition · Dec 6, 2016 - [Teams bring home Stevie Awards for sales and customer service](https://news.delta.com/teams-bring-home-stevie-awards-sales-and-customer-service) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 14, 2016 - [Diverse suppliers honored at 17th annual Star Awards](https://news.delta.com/diverse-suppliers-honored-17th-annual-star-awards) — Awards & Recognition · Mar 10, 2016 - [DFW VPP Star Worksite Event](https://news.delta.com/dfw-vpp-star-worksite-event) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 13, 2016 - [The impact of VPP Star Status at Delta](https://news.delta.com/impact-vpp-star-status-delta) — Awards & Recognition · Jan 13, 2016 ### 2015 - [Delta recognized for sustainability efforts](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-sustainability-efforts) — Awards & Recognition · Sep 15, 2015 ## Related topics - [Awards](https://news.delta.com/tags/awards) - [Great Place to Work](https://news.delta.com/tags/great-place-work) - [Delta Sky Clubs](https://news.delta.com/tags/delta-sky-clubs) - [Culture](https://news.delta.com/tags/culture) - [Business Travel News](https://news.delta.com/tags/business-travel-news) - [Customer Experience](https://news.delta.com/tags/customer-experience) - [Employees](https://news.delta.com/tags/employees) - 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