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Delta celebrates International Education Month with “Dreams in Motion,” a short film series of how one opportunity can jumpstart the journey of a lifetime - starting Dec. 1 on Delta seatback screens and YouTube. 

Delta celebrated 25 years of its DREAM flight, giving students with aviation aspirations the opportunity to travel with and learn from current industry leaders.  

Last month, 100 Delta employees and local community volunteers from Atlanta’s Grant Park came together to build Delta’s 46th KABOOM! playground and 11th in the airline’s hometown. Delta partnered with Grant Park Conservancy to build the new playspace in Grant Park, the oldest park in Atlanta. 

Celebrating 100 years of flight, Delta honors Boston’s legacy at the Head of the Charles while spotlighting its role as a global gateway – connecting the city to approximately 70 destinations worldwide. 

 On Saturday, Sept. 27, more than 100 Delta employee and local community volunteers, including the Seattle Seahawks, came together to build Delta’s 45th KABOOM! playground and sixth in the Seattle area.

In this installment of a recurring series, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband shares ramp agent Mark Roberts’ story of what it means to serve others and bring the Delta Difference to life.

Nine years ago, Emiel Akkermans, Maintenance Manager at Delta’s AMS station, had a dream to start a charity event to raise money for cancer research after losing one of his best friends to the disease. He launched Ride 4 the Fight, this year celebrating $17,000 raised for the Dutch Cancer Society, in support of research and improving the lives of those living with cancer. 

As the Delta Honor Guard marks its 20^th anniversary, one of its founders reflects on the group’s earliest days and shares poignant memories of paying tribute to fallen heroes.   

This April, employees worldwide came together to lead with heart, completing over 100 volunteer events in honor of 100 years of flight.

In anticipation of Delta's annual Girls LEAD! Camp in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, 12 young female leaders received the opportunity to grow in their professional and personal leadership skills. 

This contribution is in addition to the $1 million grant to the American Red Cross as an Annual Disaster Giving Program partner from The Delta Air Lines Foundation.

Giving back has been core to Delta's culture for nearly 100 years. Here are some of the ways Delta and its people gave back to communities across the world in 2024.

Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4^th.

Delta is proud to support KABOOM! in its goal to end play space inequality by uniting with communities to build intentional play spaces that spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for children who are often denied opportunities to thrive.

Workforce development initiatives like the Delta Career Readiness Program (DCRP) is proving to be a life-changing benefit of Delta and Covenant House’s 12-year collaboration. Starting with a few dedicated Delta people in Atlanta, the program is now available to youth in New York City.

Delta and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity teamed up to make homeowner dreams come true for four deserving families. 

Delta is committed to closing the existing equity gap in aviation by spearheading programs and initiatives that introduce and encourage more girls and women to pursue careers in aviation. 

On Saturday, June 1, more than 150 Delta and local community volunteers came together to build Delta’s 39th KABOOM! playground and the second in the Salt Lake City (SLC) area. 

Delta is proud to support KABOOM! in its goal to end play space inequality by uniting with communities to build kid-designed play spaces that can spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for the children who are often denied opportunities to thrive.

Delta provided service to Casa Alianza México, a refuge for at-risk youth. This tangible commitment propels the airline to be a strong partner to the communities in which its employees live, work and serve.

In the run up to the March 17 marathon, Delta will set up a dedicated “Walk in Stand” at the Expo Village in the Palazzo dei Congressi from March 15-16, where the airline will be showcasing its Delta One cabin and onboard amenities, as well as its partnership with Spotify.

On Feb. 7, Delta hosted two celebrations at the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) and in select Delta Sky Clubs® at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to commemorate 40 years of partnership and progress toward ending hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia.