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A view of the main lounge at the new Delta Sky Club at MCI
The Delta Sky Club network is deepening its Midwest ties on Tuesday with the opening of its Kansas City International Airport (MCI) lounge, the only carrier lounge at the recently transformed airport.

Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program has added Elizabeth City State University to its network of partner schools, emphasizing Delta’s commitment to strengthening the workforce pipeline and creating equitable opportunities in aviation.

Often called the “Capital of Europe,” Brussels offers more than meets the eye. Step back in time and explore a city perfect for foodies, history buffs, and day-trippers alike.

Each year, Glassdoor reviews the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on their daily jobs, benefits, interview experience and work environment to determine the top 100 large companies.

The "Thank You" plane.

Delta’s profit-sharing payout represents a significant boost to the purchasing power of its people, giving them the freedom to spend locally and create a “multiplier effect” in their communities.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian poses with ramp crew members in Atlanta for Employee Appreciation Day.

Since 2007, Delta has rewarded employees with industry-leading profit-sharing payments: more than $9.2 billion since 2010.

Delta Air Lines is contributing $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' (IFRC) response effort in Turkey and Syria following a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southeast Turkey in the early hours of Feb. 6.

A Delta ACS employee helps a family with their stroller on the jet bridge.

Employees across the board – from flight attendants to ground employees – have earned a 5% pay raise as Delta continues to invest in the people who lead their industry.

A321neo belly

Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division has opened a state-of-the-art engine repair shop.

The new route to Rio de Janeiro — the third that Delta and LATAM have announced since the Joint Venture was approved in September 2022 — will operate daily on Delta’s Boeing 767-300 aircraft featuring Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin service.

A modern city steeped in history, abundant green spaces and iconic landmarks, London is a diverse year-round destination where cultures come together and differences are celebrated.

Delta honored National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January with a variety of initiatives to educate and empower our people and our customers to take action against human trafficking.
Skyline view of Downtown Dallas, Texas

Delta is stepping up its presence in Texas this summer, giving customers out of Dallas Love Field one-stop access to over 125 U.S. destinations through its key hubs in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles.

Beginning February 2, eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members can take 15% off Award Travel on Delta flights, anytime₁. The new TakeOff 15 benefit is available to Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve Consumer and Business American Express Card Members.

Delta climbed to No. 12 on this year’s list of Most Admired Companies – making it the highest-ranked airline on the list.

Larry Fitzgerald joins Ed Bastian on Episode 5 of Gaining Altitude.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian is bringing back Gaining Altitude, his one-on-one discussion series, for another round of conversations worth navigating.

A Delta employee loads baggage onto a plane.

Delta climbed even higher among the world’s top 20 operators in terms of scheduled flights, ranking No. 6 among what OAG calls “mega airlines.” OAG also noted Delta’s low cancellation rate of just 0.01% of all flights, compared with the 0.69% industry average, in its report.

SkyMiles Members have more opportunities to earn when they rent with Hertz, including additional miles and new status matches for Silver Medallions.

LATAM Airlines Colombia will launch new non-stop service between Colombia’s capital Bogota and Orlando, Florida, on July 1, 2023. The new route is the latest addition after the approval of Delta and LATAM’s joint venture agreement in September 2022 and will offer customers new access between Colombia’s largest city and the popular Florida destination.

Left to Right: Sarah Gonzales, Director of State & Local Government Affairs, Delta; Bill Wyatt, Executive Director, Salt Lake City Department of Airports; Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City

Delta is constantly raising the bar to further serve the needs of Salt Lake City’s travelers.

A group of Delta employees volunteer at Hosea Helps in Atlanta during the annual "Hosea Helps Festival of Services" event.

For Delta people, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was “a day on, not a day off” as people across the enterprise engaged with communities around the U.S. for volunteerism and service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Delta has partnered with Operation HOPE and Fidelity Investments to help employees earn $1,000 in rainy day funds.

Delta is forging its way to full network restoration, announcing new routes to Auckland and Nice and added frequency to Paris and Tel Aviv. This new slate of routes are in addition to the destinations announced last fall to Edinburgh, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Geneva and Stuttgart, many routes that have not been flown since pre-pandemic.

A variety of dishes that First Class and Delta One customers can choose on select flights.

A new year means a new onboard food and beverage refresh, including the return of the signature Delta One dessert cart along with Tip Top’s espresso martinis, traditional afternoon tea, seasonally-inspired menu items and more.

The Journal reported that Delta’s network completion factor ranked first among the nine U.S. carriers evaluated, and Delta Connection (No. 2 among regional competitors) contributed strongly to the airline’s performance throughout the year, with a 100% completion factor for 116 straight days.