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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

A Delta TechOps employee is shown at the Veterans Day celebration held Nov. 4, 2022.

The UNG Blue Ridge Rifles drill team dazzled attendees against a backdrop of aircraft including a Chinook helicopter, C-17 Globemaster, UH-1Y Venom, AH-1Z Viper, UH60, F-16s, A-10s and a pair of F-15C Eagles.

This year, with millions of travelers looking to get out and connect with friends and family, Delta has perfect gifting options for customers and jetsetters alike.

Delta Vacations’ “Firsts that Last” contest winners will be sent on a dream vacation expertly curated to underscore the importance of new experiences.

A family checks in with the help of a famous Delta Red Coat.

Expected 2022 Thanksgiving customer numbers are just shy of the 2019 holiday travel period.

Delta has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2022. Nearly 11% of Delta’s 80,000 employees are veterans, and the company has taken an active role in helping those serving understand how their skills will transfer to civilian careers with the airline.

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For the fifth year in a row, Delta has swept Institutional Investor's All-America Executive Team awards. Delta captured the top spot among airlines in all individual and company categories in the 2023 survey and was the highest-scoring airline, earning “Most Honored Company” status.

Delta teams will stay close with all officials and stakeholders at airports within the path of the storm to safely resume flying when conditions on the ground are safe to do so.

Customers at the new Delta Sky Way at LAX.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian spoke at length about travel demand, air travel pricing, the economy and other consumer issues in interviews with NBC, CNN and Bloomberg, emphasizing the airline’s best-in-the-industry people and products.

Delta recently received both the Green Partner in Travel Award from the American Society of Travel Advisors as well as the North American Environmental Sustainability Airline/Airline Group of the Year award from the Centre of Aviation.

A Tokyo native and Delta customer service agent offers up all her best tips for exploring the city, from “locals-only” spots and perfect day trips to must-visit parks for viewing stunning autumn leaves.

Headshot of Delta CEO Ed Bastian

Delta CEO Ed Bastian will join MediaLink CEO Michael E. Kassan on stage Jan. 5 in Las Vegas to discuss the ways Delta and other consumer brands are combining technology with ingenuity to better know and serve their customers, engaging their members with increasingly tailored experiences curated just for them.

Nonstop flights from Delta’s hub in Atlanta to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and to Santiago, Chile, now operate daily.

Delta scoops another top award, this time at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards 2022.

A child hugs a service member in uniform.
For the eighth year, Delta will match donations up to an aggregate total of 10 million miles donated to these two organizations through SkyWish, the charitable arm of the SkyMiles Program.
In addition to Delta-curated tools like multi-sensory rooms, our partners at airports and the Transportation Security Administration can help make the journey an accessible one, no matter what your needs may be.

Aside from a veritable cornucopia of dining options, Portugal’s capital city offers a vibrant culture, mild climate and vistas for every type of sightseer.

Delta board member and former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares the condolences of the Delta family upon news of the passing of board member Ash Carter.

The grant was announced on the Agnes Scott campus at their annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference on Oct. 13, at a fireside chat between Delta CEO Ed Bastian and President Leocadia “Lee” I. Zak to discuss inclusive leadership.

The Seahawks' aircraft was met and managed at LAX by Delta’s ground handlers, and the money saved by the Seahawks was then be donated to BCRF. Delta would match its partner’s $25,000 contribution.

Customer checking in at a kiosk using their American Express card.

The Frequent Traveler People’s Awards recognized Delta’s excellence in loyalty among airlines in the Americas. The winners are decided by the votes of more than 1 million members of over 100 frequent traveler programs around the world.

Delta employees across all divisions.

Forbes has ranked Delta Air Lines No.6 on its list of the World’s Best Employers for 2022, up 14 spots from the previous year. Delta is not just the highest-ranked airline on the list, it is also the leading company outside of the tech sector. Delta’s success is driven by its people-focused culture of safety and service. For 2023, Delta is further bolstering its commitment to the total wellbeing of its people with new investments in financial health, family building, parental leave, and caregiving benefits along with no increases in healthcare premium increases for the fifth consecutive year.