In 1982, Delta employees, retirees and friends began collecting donations to purchase a plane for Delta in support of the company in the midst of a weak economy and poor economic performance. The Spirit of Delta, as it was later named, has come to be a symbol for Delta’s heritage.
The Spirit of Delta was Delta’s first Boeing 767-200 aircraft and was purchased for $30 million.
Delta is bringing the Spirit of Delta to Boston as it embarks on its final tour through the Delta system as a thank you to Delta employees for all of their hard work and dedication. The aircraft will conduct a “circle flight” with employees, customers and volunteers from an important local charity for Delta, the American Red Cross.
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WHO:
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Delta Boston Station Manager Bob Bodish
Delta Senior Vice President of Human Resources Beth Johnston
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WHAT:
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Delta Air Lines brings Spirit of Delta to Boston to operate “circle flight” for customers, employees and volunteers from the American Red Cross.
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WHEN:
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Friday, February 24, 2006
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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WHERE:
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Boston Logan International Airport, Terminal A – Gate 18
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Note: Media must receive a gate pass from Delta in order to attend event, so please RSVP to 404-715-2554 at least one hour prior to event. Media are welcome to fly on the “circle flight.”
