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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.

Delta Air Lines will continue refreshing its fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art fleet after executing options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

Delta’s signature digital backwall with up-to-date gate information at New York - JFK.
Delta customers in New York City can expect to see upgrades and expansions at both of Delta’s local hubs this year, as New York City’s No. 1 airline deepens the $7 billion infrastructure investment it’s made in New York airports alone since 2010.

This agreement is a homecoming for Delta, harkening back to the arena’s original opening in 1991 when the airline held the naming rights as part of its first sponsorship with the NBA franchise. Within the long-term agreement, Delta will serve as the Official Airline of the Utah Jazz, adding to its current role as an Official Community Partner of the team.

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 reported financial results Friday for the December quarter and full year 2022 and provided its outlook for the March quarter 2023.

​Hops in the Hangar is back to celebrate the best craft brews from Georgia and across the country – all in support of the Delta Flight Museum. This fundraising event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 6-10 p.m. at the museum, which is located at Delta's Atlanta headquarters.

Delta will continue to work with the FAA on strategic delay programs at certain airports throughout the day. These are necessary to prevent further congestion on the ground and to ensure we have enough available gate space at airports.

The Georgia Bulldogs once again returned to Atlanta following their back-to-back victory in the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship against Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs.