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A transformative initiative has taken flight with the formation of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels, of which Delta is a founding member.

As a connector of people to places, passions and their own potential, Delta is partnering with six artists with deep ties to Miami to bring their art to life and elevate their work against the backdrop of one of the art world’s most sought-after and exclusive events.

Former Chairman and CEO of IBM and author of “Good Power” Ginni Rometty joined Ed for the third conversation of Gaining Altitude season two at Delta’s headquarters in Atlanta to discuss equity, growth, transformation, utilizing your experiences to inspire ‘good power’ and being a woman in a male dominated field.

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Official Delta projections put the total estimated customer count between 6.2 million and 6.4 million from Friday, Nov. 17-Tuesday, Nov. 28 – averaging 515,000-530,000 customers a day.

This new codeshare agreement will allow Delta to place its code on 20 airBaltic-operated routes to three of the Latvian carrier’s leading cities, including Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.

Beginning Nov. 14, the Window Seat Shop is open to customers traveling through John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 and online at delta.com/windowseatshop.

Delta first debuted its Delta Premium Select cabin in 2017 on select trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic routes.

Delta remains the best airline for business travelers for the 13th year in a row, with top marks for Delta’s exceptional customer service, distribution channels and expansive network.

Delta's TechOps team and Veterans Business Resource Group came together once again for a two-day celebration to honor U.S. military veterans. Delta’s work to support veterans and their families dates back decades and currently includes a number of efforts.

In the 2023 - 2024 All-America Executive Team rankings by Institutional Investor, Delta finished first in seven categories within the airline industry.

Todd O., Delta’s most frequent flyer, was invited to the airline’s Atlanta headquarters to connect with Delta people and supply rich insight to senior leaders.

Raised in the mountains of central Puerto Rico, Cristian Hernandez (Regional Sales Manager – San Juan) shares his best advice and tips for those traveling to San Juan, one of the oldest European-established capitals in the Americas. 

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For the ninth year, Delta will match donations up to an aggregate total of 10 million miles donated to Fisher House Foundation's Hero Miles program and Luke's Wings through SkyWish, the charitable arm of the SkyMiles Program.

Delta's Wi-Fi login screen is displayed on a cellphone.

Julieta McCurry, V.P. of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, unveils our new partnership to bring fast, free Wi-Fi on regional aircraft, shares key customer experience insights and provides answers on what’s next for Delta’s connectivity rollout in 2024.

Since Delta and Korean Air embarked on their joint venture partnership in May 2018, they have been committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

A group cuts a ribbon to mark Delta's complete of the Concourse A expansion at Salt Lake City International Airport.

The Concourse A expansion at Salt Lake City International Airport is now complete with the addition of 13 new gates, bringing Delta’s total number of gates to 50 as the airline provides more than 230 peak-day departures at SLC.

Under the slogan “To See Beyond, Go Up,” the marketing campaign focuses on the Brazilian, Chilean, Colombian and Peruvian markets. Campaign supports Delta’s North/South America partnership with LATAM Airlines, celebrates its growth to region and its customer experience investments.

As the Jazz head into their 50th anniversary season as an NBA franchise, Delta will continue to support the team through a variety of joint activations, including programming for Salt Lake City and Utah residents, opportunities for fan engagement and by carrying the team as the Official Airline of the Utah Jazz.
An attendee of Delta's "From the Yard to Delta Boulevard experience sits down to talk with a Delta employee about the airline's culture.
As part of Delta’s work to reimagine its recruiting strategy and better reflect the diversity of the world it serves, the airline prioritizes partnerships with organizations, including HBCUs in Atlanta and beyond, that help build a diverse pipeline of top talent that may have historically been left behind.
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Delta has completed three special repatriation flights this week from Athens, Greece, to New York to support customers returning to the U.S. from Israel. Regular service between Athens and the U.S. continues.

Like EJI, Delta shares a commitment to creating equitable outcomes for all. Nearly 1,000 Delta people have traveled to the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama, creating an opportunity for employees to understand history and the need for individuals and corporations to be part of finding solutions.

Delta will adjust the number of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) required to achieve 2025 Medallion Status, further enhance the Million Miler program, update Delta Sky Club access policies for eligible Card Members and enhance options for Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs).
A NOTE FROM ED: Thank you for your feedback on the SkyMiles Program

Headshot of Delta CEO Ed Bastian
In an email to SkyMiles members Wednesday, Oct. 18, CEO Ed Bastian shared several updates to the Delta's SkyMiles Program changes that were announced in September.

Delta is taking the in-flight experience to new heights this fall. Customers will enjoy an all-new seatback entertainment experience through Delta Sync rolling out to select aircraft now, and a fresh selection of hit movies and shows.

Team USA athletes arrive at Delta's customized athlete lounge in the ATL International Terminal.

As the Official Airline of Team USA, Delta hosted a customized athlete lounge in the ATL International Terminal ahead of Team USA's flight to the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

A Delta ramp agent and pilot talk at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Aiport.
Delta’s Close the Gap strategy tracks the gap between the diversity of hourly wage earners, or frontline talent, and leadership within the company, a prescriptive approach to increase equitable access to career growth at every level of Delta’s workforce.