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Warren Weston, one of Delta’s lead meteorologists, gives an inside look at every role Delta’s in-house meteorology team plays, from updating the Weather Information Tool and helping flight crews avoid turbulence to forecasting the weather both around major airports and up to 40,000 feet.

Scenic view of Santa Barbara's Spanish-influenced architecture
The latest lineup bolsters Delta’s nonstop connections from its Atlanta hub to cities in the U.S. West. The airline will also launch a new Dallas-Seattle route and resume some additional flying from Salt Lake City and Detroit.
A man works on a tablet while seated in Delta domestic first class.

Delta is simplifying its SkyMiles Program, with Medallion Qualification Dollars serving as the only qualifier for Medallion Status. Here are several things you should remember about the program and what changes for you.

A customer walks through LaGuardia Airport.

Delta’s award-winning SkyMiles Program will use MQDs as the single qualifier toward Medallion Status and offer new and enhanced ways to earn Status – both on the ground and in the air. The airline will also make changes to Delta Sky Club access for some American Express Card Members.

Oat milk creamer, seasonal beers and tequila now boarding! With the change in seasons comes big changes for customers’ food and beverage experience on board, including refreshed drink and snack selections, new chef-curated dishes, Delta One service enhancements, exclusive pre-select meal options and more.

Over the past 25 years, Delta has maintained operations connecting Lima, better known as "The City of Kings," and Atlanta through a daily flight.

Originally launched ahead of the 2016 season, the loyalty program rewards Seahawks fans for the team's performance on the field with miles through the Delta SkyMiles(R) program and other exclusive benefits.

Delta’s flight attendant application is now open for its upcoming 2024 hiring classes. Potential flight attendant candidates can learn more about the role and application process during one of the airline's road shows in Orlando, Florida; Providence, Rhode Island; Austin, Texas; Minneapolis; and Las Vegas.

Together, Delta and Korean Air have earned the trust of both Asian and American customers to become the No. 1 trans-Pacific joint venture.

The unique partnership includes multiple elements that will involve Brady in strategic initiatives alongside Delta’s global employee base, customers and other key stakeholders.

Customers at the new Delta Sky Way at LAX.
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have unveiled the final major phase of the years-long, $2.3 billion Delta Sky Way at LAX project.
Tokyo Cityscape

Launching on Oct. 28, 2023, this route is the first time Delta has offered a service between Haneda and Honolulu after all Tokyo operations were moved from Narita Airport to Haneda in March 2020.

Through the GREATER MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab and Xcel Energy have established the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with unparalleled collaboration among key players committed to scaling SAF production to replace conventional jet fuel.

Customers passing through San Juan airport may notice some young Delta helpers as they wait to board their next flight as part of a special initiative to inspire excitement about aviation.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most promising lever known today to accelerate progress toward a net zero future – it can use the existing fuel infrastructure to get it to airports and is safe to use in current aircraft engines. And, importantly, the use of SAF has the ability to reduce emissions by up to 80% with the potential for net negative emissions in certain circumstances.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most promising lever known today to accelerate progress toward a net zero future.

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S&P Global Ratings, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating.

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.

In the survey conducted by Great Place to Work®, 85% of employees who responded said Delta is a great place to work. This is compared to Great Place to Work®’s benchmark of 57% for employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

Delta's stylish, new 7,000-plus-square-foot space seats over 200 guests (an increase of 50 from the Terminal B Club) and includes elevated views of the newly built Terminal A and airfield. The EWR Terminal A Club joins recently opened lounges in neighboring NYC airports.

A view over the skyline of Dublin City looking towards Rathmines.
With the addition of this route, which will operate five times a week starting May 9, 2024, Delta will offer seasonal service to the Emerald Isle from three of its U.S. hubs – Atlanta, Boston and Minneapolis – in addition to year-round service from New York-JFK.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO Raphael Bostic joined Ed for the second conversation of Gaining Altitude season two at the historic Atlanta Fed to talk about responsive and transparent leadership, building an inclusive economy, overcoming institutional barriers and more.
Yu Garden or Yuyuan (Garden of Happiness), an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China
Beginning October 29, the airline will operate daily flights from SEA and three-times-weekly service from DTW to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG).

The nearly 21,000-square-foot E Concourse Club seats more than 400 guests and overlooks the famous Boston Harbor. Operating alongside the two Clubs on Concourse A, Delta Sky Club will have capacity for more than 1,000 guests simultaneously at BOS.

Delta’s Propel program officially opened the Propel Flight Academy on Tuesday in Vero Beach, Florida. There, in partnership with Skyborne Aviation, aspiring pilots can enroll in a formal flight training program that from day one maps out a course to a job as a Delta pilot. Students can receive up to $20,000 in financial support.
Delta A321neo at Boston Logan Airport

Earlier this year, Wheels Up announced plans to scale and evolve its product offerings to deliver world-class private aviation service profitably. Funding provided by Delta, certain affiliates of Certares and Knighthead, and other partners is expected to provide the company the stability to execute on its strategic vision over the long term.