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title: 'News archive: 2021'
url: 'https://news.delta.com/news-archive/2021'
updated: '2026-09-23T11:18:01+00:00'
stories: 17
---

# News archive: 2021

All 17 stories from 2021, newest first.

Newer: [2022](https://news.delta.com/news-archive/2022.md) · Older: [2020](https://news.delta.com/news-archive/2020.md) · [All years](https://news.delta.com/news-archive.md)

## December 2021

- [757-200](https://news.delta.com/757-200-0.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [757-200](https://news.delta.com/757-200.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [767-400ER](https://news.delta.com/767-400er-3.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [767-400ER](https://news.delta.com/767-400er-2.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [767-400ER](https://news.delta.com/767-400er-1.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [767-400ER](https://news.delta.com/767-400er-0.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [Delta Aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport](https://news.delta.com/delta-aircraft-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

- [767-400ER](https://news.delta.com/767-400er.md) — Aircraft · Dec 10, 2021

## November 2021

- [Delta people welcome triumphant Atlanta Braves home](https://news.delta.com/delta-people-welcome-triumphant-atlanta-braves-home.md) — People · Nov 4, 2021

## August 2021

- [Delta aircraft in Lisbon](https://news.delta.com/delta-aircraft-lisbon.md) — Aircraft · Aug 9, 2021

- [Delta employees honor Hank Aaron’s legacy by restoring historic baseball field](https://news.delta.com/delta-employees-honor-hank-aarons-legacy-restoring-historic-baseball-field.md) — Purpose · Aug 4, 2021

  Each year, Delta sponsors Hank Aaron weekend, which celebrates the icon's legacy of furthering the spirit of equity and positive social change as a player, philanthropist, front office executive and businessperson.

- [Delta eliminates fee to allow free standby for same-day trip changes](https://news.delta.com/delta-eliminates-fee-allow-free-standby-same-day-trip-changes.md) — Operations · Aug 4, 2021

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

## July 2021

- [‘Your loyalty has never been more important’: Delta is only airline to extend Medallion Status, key SkyMiles benefits into 2023](https://news.delta.com/delta-extends-skymiles-medallion-status.md) — Customer Experience · Jul 27, 2021

  As more people reclaim the joy of travel, Delta is leading the way in extending Medallion and SkyMiles benefits.

- [We know you expect more – we’re taking action: Your update from Ed](https://news.delta.com/we-know-you-expect-more-were-taking-action-your-update-ed.md) — Business · Jul 27, 2021

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

- [Delta fuels Georgia's post-pandemic economic growth](https://news.delta.com/delta-fuels-georgias-post-pandemic-economic-growth.md) — Business · Jul 26, 2021

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

## March 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.md) — 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."

## February 2021

- [Delta named best airline for American travelers by USA TODAY 10Best](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-best-airline-american-travelers-usa-today-10best.md) — Awards & Recognition · Feb 19, 2021