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Delta matches mile donations for Fisher House Foundation, Luke’s Wings

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.

For customers on the autism spectrum, the Delta travel experience is welcoming

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.

From castanhas assadas to Pasteis de Belem, Lisbon offers up a foodie’s dream

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 mourns passing of board member Ash Carter

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

The Delta Air Lines Foundation awards $1M grant to Agnes Scott College

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.

Delta, Seattle Seahawks partner on BCRF efforts to save lives

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.

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Delta SkyMiles recognized as top loyalty program in the Americas

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.

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Delta ranked 6th best employer in the world by Forbes

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.

JA Africa is one of Africa’s largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs delivering hands-on, immersive learning in work, financial health, entrepreneurship, sustainability, STEM, economics, citizenship, ethics and more.

Delta and JA Africa further STEM and business education

As part of its partnership with JA Africa, the airline will present the Delta Social Impact Award at JA Africa’s flagship Company of the Year Competition.

Update: Small, diverse brands lead Delta’s food and beverage refresh

The lineup of new products highlights small businesses, suppliers from across the globe, and woman- and LGBTQ+-led brands, building on Delta’s recent efforts to create a people-first and values-led onboard experience.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Three things to know about Delta’s commitment to accessible travel

Delta joined airlines across the industry to create a Passenger Accessibility Commitment, as we all work to make air travel more accessible to customers with disabilities.

Let’s celebrate three decades of Open Skies Agreements and their impact on commercial aviation

Today, there are more than 120 Open Skies agreements worldwide. These have allowed Delta to expand our flying and build industry-leading joint ventures and codeshare partnerships with our airline partners around the world, giving customers access to more than 275 destinations on six continents.
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Conde Nast Traveler readers rank Delta No. 1 among U.S. airlines

The quality of Delta’s in-flight service, airport amenities and innovations earned it the number one ranking on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Airlines in the U.S.

Over 700 Delta people from across the enterprise participated in the annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade coinciding with National Coming Out Day.

How Delta supports LGBTQ+ inclusion in our hometown and around the world

Delta is committed to constantly improving opportunities for both employees and customers and has a long history of supporting Pride events.
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Delta Air Lines announces September quarter 2022 profit

Delta Air Lines reported financial results Thursday for the September quarter 2022 and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2022.

Joanne Smith, Chief People Officer

How Delta turns employee feedback into people-focused action

E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Joanne Smith explains the evolution of Delta’s people-focused culture and the airline’s commitment to continuously improving the employee experience.

Sip your way to more coffee ... or your next big trip: Delta Air Lines and Starbucks launch loyalty partnership

Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards members can link accounts to earn one mile per $1 spent at Starbucks and double Stars on days traveling on Delta.

Delta Sky Club shines in airline’s new O’Hare home

Beginning Oct. 12, Delta customers traveling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will be welcomed at the airline’s new home in Terminal 5. The spacious terminal comes equipped with modernized digital tools to expedite the check-in process and boasts a dazzling new 22,000-plus-square-foot Delta Sky Club—more premium space for customers to relax and recharge before flights.

Delta, Joby Aviation partner to pioneer home-to-airport transportation to customers

As part of the first-of-its-kind arrangement, the companies will work together to integrate a Joby-operated service into Delta’s customer-facing channels

Delta’s Air+Rail program connects customers to 20 more destinations in Europe

This expansion enables connectivity directly from Brussels, Manchester, Rome Fiumicino and Zurich airports with one Delta ticket booking for the whole journey.

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Delta, Issa Rae launch collab at LA Fashion Week

Delta and Issa Rae are launching an exclusive collaboration at LA Fashion Week featuring a fashion line designed by small business owners for the chic, adventurous and well-traveled.

Rome, Italy view to Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II.

‘Feel the spirit’ of Rome’s history, culture and people

Known as the “Eternal City”, Rome is a traveler’s delight combining extraordinary history, culture and food that will inspire any traveler.

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Delta’s latest climate collaboration tackles warming contrails with MIT

If successful, this work could drive significant progress quickly in reducing the climate impact of aviation by preventing the creation of persistent contrail formations altogether.

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Delta enhances benefits for SkyMiles Medallion members, updates select Medallion thresholds

As Delta exits an unprecedented summer of demand for travel and navigates an evolving industry landscape, the airline remains committed to ensuring Delta SkyMiles membership and Medallion Status levels provide exclusive, earned opportunities for its most loyal customers.

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How Delta people are fighting breast cancer – and how you can help

As Delta ramps up its fundraising once again for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, learn more about some of the airline’s most passionate people and what drives them to fight for a cure.