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 Dallas/Fort Worth 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 representatives from an important local charity for Delta, the American Cancer Society.
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WHO: |
Delta Dallas/Fort Worth Station Manager Tony Vaughn Delta Executive Vice President and Chief of Customer Service Lee Macenczak American Cancer Society representative |
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WHAT: |
Delta Air Lines brings Spirit of Delta to Dallas/Fort Worth to operate “circle flight” for customers, employees and representatives from the American Cancer Society. |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, March 2, 2006 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Delta Air Logistics complex (please call for directions). |
Note: Please RSVP to 404-715-2554 at least one hour prior to event. Media are welcome to fly on the “circle flight.”
