In this installment of a recurring series, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband shares ramp agent Mark Roberts’ story of what it means to serve others and bring the Delta Difference to life.
Nine years ago, Emiel Akkermans, Maintenance Manager at Delta’s AMS station, had a dream to start a charity event to raise money for cancer research after losing one of his best friends to the disease. He launched Ride 4 the Fight, this year celebrating $17,000 raised for the Dutch Cancer Society, in support of research and improving the lives of those living with cancer.
As the Delta Honor Guard marks its 20th anniversary, one of its founders reflects on the group’s earliest days and shares poignant memories of paying tribute to fallen heroes.
This April, employees worldwide came together to lead with heart, completing over 100 volunteer events in honor of 100 years of flight.
In anticipation of Delta's annual Girls LEAD! Camp in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, 12 young female leaders received the opportunity to grow in their professional and personal leadership skills.
This contribution is in addition to the $1 million grant to the American Red Cross as an Annual Disaster Giving Program partner from The Delta Air Lines Foundation.
Giving back has been core to Delta's culture for nearly 100 years. Here are some of the ways Delta and its people gave back to communities across the world in 2024.
Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th.