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For the second year in a row, Delta earned Cirium’s Platinum Award for global operational excellence.

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Delta is returning to CES in 2023 to shine a spotlight on the power of human connection and show how the airline is harnessing the power of people, personalization and innovation to build a more connected travel journey and sustainable world. Learn more about what to know if you're planning to attend in person.

Delta employees participate in a tree planting in 2022.
Delta continued building momentum in 2022 on its journey to connect people to a more sustainable future of flying. From welcoming a new CSO and developing innovative partnerships, to advancing sustainable aviation fuel markets and further reducing single-use plastics onboard, work across the global carrier in 2022 has set Delta apart as a sustainability leader in the aviation sector.
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Delta will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its December quarter and full year 2022 financial results at 10 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

A Delta Aircraft Load Agent works in winter conditions at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

For nearly a week, Delta people have managed challenges and constraints brought on by historic winter weather across most of the U.S.

A landmark of abundant nature and appeals to all senses, Cape Town is an adventurer’s paradise. Delta launched its non-stop service between Cape Town and the airline’s hometown of Atlanta. The direct route comes just weeks after the start of Delta’s between the cities via Johannesburg.

Just in time for the holidays and the upcoming carnival season, Delta Air Lines resumed its popular seasonal route between its Atlanta hub and Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport (GIG) on Dec. 17.

Delta people from TechOps, In-Flight Service, Global Sales, Finance, IT and Flight Operations rallied to purchase and assemble bicycles, as well as rally toy and money donations to support Toys for Tots.

As a Marine Toys for Tots partner and five-star corporate sponsor, Delta employees work all year to ensure children throughout the United States have a happy holiday, including bikes assembled by our TechOps people, toy donations and financial support.

Delta also recently celebrated 40 years of service to iconic Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, along with other destination milestones.

The Spirit of Delta takes on new significance as Delta launches a fundraising campaign to ensure the long-term health of its employee assistance fund, known as the Delta Care Fund. The Spirit of Giving campaign sets a goal of raising $30 million for the Care Fund.

Delta is delivering on key operational and commercial milestones and is ahead of its financial plan for the first year of the airline’s three-year plan, established last December.

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In preparation for a planned industrial action in Belgium, Delta and its joint venture partner KLM have issued a travel waiver for all customers traveling to and from Brussels.

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Due to forecasted weather in the Rockies and Northern Plains, Delta has issued a travel waiver for those who may be impacted effective December 12 – 13, 2022.

Delta Air Lines is restarting its service to Havana, Cuba, with two daily nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning April 10, 2023. With this restart, customers traveling through Miami will have access to 203 weekly nonstop flights at 10 U.S. airports.

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Delta has led the industry again this year with its outstanding customer service, massive investments in infrastructure and operational efficiency.

On the heels of a record-setting year of hiring, Delta will keep the momentum going in 2023 with the addition of over 4,000 flight attendants. Interested candidates can now apply.

After a banner year of Delta Sky Club openings and expansions across Delta's network in 2022 that resulted in a record number of visits, the airline is changing some of the ways customers can access Clubs starting next year to preserve a best-in-class experience.

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will host a Financial Outlook and Strategic Update in New York on Dec. 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon ET. The day will include prepared remarks from Delta’s CEO, President and CFO followed by a Q&A session.
Delta and LATAM planes in a row.

LATAM will be the only airline operating a nonstop flight between Brazil and Los Angeles, where customers will have connections to the Delta hub's most popular destinations on the West Coast of the United States, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.

For Delta Air Lines customer Jeff Harper, one note made all the difference during one of the most challenging flights he’s ever faced.

Peter Carter has been promoted to E.V.P. External Affairs, expanding his role leading Delta’s legal, regulatory and government affairs functions to oversee the airline’s international, innovation and sustainability strategy. Carter will remain on the Delta Leadership Committee.

A Delta pilot salutes during the veterans appreciation event on Nov. 4, 2022.
Delta will now begin interviewing and extending conditional job offers to retiring full-time active-duty military and full-time Active Guard Reserve pilots as early as 24 months prior to their retirement date, expanded from six months.

After calling Tahiti home for two years, Delta A320 Captain Michael Wilkinson was able to discover the best of the island - from delicious Polynesian food and awe-inspiring sites to rich history and welcoming people. He shares his best advice for those looking to cross Tahiti off their vacation bucket list.

​Delta is taking another step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as it tests novel drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight.

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

In recognizing Delta ahead of its peers, corporate travel professionals cited the airline’s response to evolving customer needs and an unwavering commitment to consistent communication