Recent Delta News

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To meet the demand of those flying into Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) to attend the Masters Tournament, Delta has increased routes, operating 8 daily routes to AGS from three of our key hubs.

Delta Air Lines applauds the court’s decision to reject the Dutch government’s move to significantly cut flight movements at Schiphol Airport. Delta, KLM and several other airlines joined forces and took summary proceedings against the Dutch government in a bid to keep the Netherlands connected to the world via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

The recognition shines a spotlight on Information Technology's efforts to orchestrate a multi-phased cloud migration, empower our front-line employees with new and improved ways to serve Delta customers, and put IT at the core of running the industry's best operation.

It takes an average of 22 years for a Delta customer to travel one million miles. But over the course of about three decades, one flier has accumulated more miles in the air than anyone else: 14 million miles.

The new 16,000 square-foot facility, which is the largest of its kind at JFK, features dedicated temperature-controlled chambers for pharmaceuticals and perishables. Delta's JFK network offers unparalleled global connectivity for temperature-sensitive products.

It is the third time SkyTeam has been ranked as the number one alliance and the accolade comes in the same month that SkyTeam officially welcomed new member Virgin Atlantic.

The Delta Propel Flight Academy, operated in partnership with training provider Skyborne Airline Academy, will open its doors to the first class of students in June and is now accepting applications from interested candidates.

Delta will operate its largest-ever holiday schedule to Latin America, offering more than 25,000 daily outbound seats to 44 destinations, with added flying from multiple U.S. hubs.

Delta Air Lines is meeting with potential flight attendant candidates in Nashville, Tennessee; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Orlando, Florida.

Kid-friendly meals are the latest enhancements to Delta’s onboard menu which includes seasonal favorites and the return of the beloved Delta One dessert cart.

Delta's new brand spot "Kaleidoscope," narrated by Viola Davis, reminds us to open our eyes and experience the beauty the world has to offer. The campaign debuts March 9 during the premiere of Top Chef Season 20 on Bravo.

Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Fletcher outlines the company’s bold strategy for achieving net zero-emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including scaling the sustainable fuel market, innovating for the fleet of the future, addressing single-use plastics and encouraging net-zero supply chains.
INTERACTIVE | Path to sustainability

On Thursday, March 3, at UNCF’s “A Mind Is…” Gala in Washington, D.C., Delta received one of UNCF’s most prestigious honors - the Keeper of the Flame Award. This award is considered UNCF’s highest honor for corporate partners and commemorates a dedicated and successful partnership.

The true origin of the Delta name doesn’t lie solely in the Greek letter – it’s the brainchild of a woman named Catherine FitzGerald, who suggested the name to Delta’s founder as a way to pay homage to the agricultural region that was foundational to the airline’s success.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Delta Board Member and previous E.V.P. and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company Kathy Waller were honored on Feb. 25 by Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia at the 33rd annual JA Atlanta Business Hall of Fame event, a black-tie gala to honor dynamic business and civic leaders who have shaped Atlanta into the robust city it is today.

The airlines are challenging the Dutch government’s decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol, confident they can reduce noise levels and emissions while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers they carry annually to and from Schiphol.

The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.

Recognized for “hyper-personalizing airport wayfinding,” Delta claimed the No. 8 spot on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies in the travel category.

The contract positions Delta’s 15,000 pilots to continue leading the industry in total compensation and work rule improvements.

Operations in Detroit, Boston and New York continue to face delays and schedule reductions because of wind, frozen precipitation and icing conditions.