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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.

A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always.

Tulum Beach, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Delta’s daily Atlanta-Tulum service will launch March 28, 2024, and will operate year-round – giving customers direct access to the pristine beaches and laid-back atmosphere of this coastal Mexican treasure.

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2023.

Delta's annual Breast Cancer One charter flight not only celebrates the more than 150 Delta people on board who are battling or have battled breast cancer, but also affords opportunities to connect with their colleagues about their triumphs and challenges.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A350

Delta has extended a travel waiver for all customers with travel booked to/from Tel Aviv, and is notifying customers of refund option and cancelations.

During the inaugural year of their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM have streamlined travel and grown connections in their key hubs. The partners will continue to launch new routes and increase current routes.

Delta has partnered with the BCI since 2016 and has funded vital work to provide breast cancer awareness and screening program in rural areas of Ghana.

Delta’s industry-leading inflight wine program will add over 17 new wines and an exciting, diverse seasonal menu that highlights both big-name brands and little-known gems of the wine world.

Delta shortlisted for ‘Best Innovation’ and ‘Lowest CO2 Emissions Ground Ops’ awards, and the airline won two categories: “Lowest CO2 Ground Emissions Home Base” for its ground support equipment and “Best Innovation Wildcard” for overall high performance in innovation in 2023 SkyTeam Alliance Sustainable Flight Challenge.

Aeromexico & Delta celebrate five years of their U.S.-Mexico transborder alliance
In 2024, Aeromexico will launch 17 routes departing from seven airports in Mexico using many of the more than 50 new aircraft added to its fleet in the last two years. This expansion will benefit customers and enhance transborder flying options enabled by Aeromexico and Delta’s Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA).

For those looking to explore the capital of Colombia and all of its culture and tradition, Bogotá native and Delta Sales Account Executive Andres Collazos shared some of his favorite neighborhoods, museums, restaurants and bars in the city.

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act, Delta shares progress along the airline's journey that has made travel more accessible.

This is the second year Delta’s D.C.-based Government Affairs team has led important conversations at the CBCF conference, the leading policy event on issues impacting the global Black community. Participating in and contributing to the conference reflect Delta’s ongoing commitment to a journey to build a more inclusive and equitable workforce.

Delta employees pose for a photo before boarding Delta's Breast Cancer One charter

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Delta is once again going pink to support the cause. Delta customers can support the airline's BCRF fundraising efforts through on-board purchases and donations as well as online donations.

Delta’s hub at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is “home of the world’s best deicers.” If the winter months are their regular season, summer is time for boot camp – getting trained and ready for the winter ahead.

Delta's annual WING Flight is operated exclusively by women from the pilots to the flight attendant crew to the dispatcher, TSA, gate and ramp agents – allowing girls ages 11-18 to learn about careers in aviation and aerospace.
Delta Air Lines launches new service to Naples and adds routes to Ireland, Zurich and more. The flight to Auckland, New Zealand from LAX also extends to year-round.

Delta is partnering with nudge to offer a new financial education program designed for its employees outside of the US.

The $500 million credit facility is expected to provide financial stability and serve as a strategic platform for future profitable growth. The company also announced a new Board of Directors structure.