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article  |  Customer Experience
No ordinary flight: Customers and Delta people celebrate solar eclipse
This year’s solar eclipse had all eyes to the sky, with two special Delta flights offering a unique view of this rare moment. It also offered one couple the memory of a lifetime.
April 9, 2024, 4 p.m.
A group of Delta people volunteered at the Atlanta Community Food Bank on Feb. 7.
video  |  Community
How Delta added honey to celebrate 40 years of partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
On Feb. 7, Delta hosted two celebrations at the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) and in select Delta Sky Clubs® at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to commemorate 40 years of partnership and progress toward ending hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
Feb. 28, 2024, 12:15 p.m.
article  |  Purpose
Driven by purpose: How Delta people showed up for their communities in 2023
Over the course of 2023, Delta activated hundreds of events through our community partnerships that positively impacted people, increased Delta’s brand power and inspired others to keep climbing.
Dec. 21, 2023, 10 a.m.
Delta employees help set up bikes in the TechOps facility to celebrate the airline’s 19th year in partnership with Marine Toys for Tots.
video  |  Purpose
Delta TechOps donates over 1,200 bikes, 1,200 toys to Toys for Tots
Hundreds of Delta people gathered on Dec. 6 at TechOps’ annual holiday event to celebrate the airline’s 19th year in partnership with Marine Toys for Tots and join Delta as they presented bikes, toys and a check to Toys for Tots.
Dec. 15, 2023, 10 a.m.
A child hugs a service member in uniform.
article  |  Purpose
Delta matches mile donations for Fisher House Foundation, Luke’s Wings during Veterans month
For the ninth year, Delta will match donations up to an aggregate total of 10 million miles donated to Fisher House Foundation's Hero Miles program and Luke's Wings through SkyWish, the charitable arm of the SkyMiles Program.
Nov. 1, 2023, 10 a.m.
767 Plane Tail
article  |  Operations
Updated: Delta flights from Athens in support of customers returning from Israel
Delta has completed three special repatriation flights this week from Athens, Greece, to New York to support customers returning to the U.S. from Israel. Regular service between Athens and the U.S. continues.
Oct. 20, 2023, 3 p.m.
Plane exterior
article  |  Purpose
Delta will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hawaii wildfires disaster response and relief efforts
Delta customers can support relief efforts for the Hawaii fires by donating through Delta's Customer Microsite, in partnership with the Red Cross. Donations will go toward immediate relief needs.
Aug. 10, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta ranks as No. 1 American Red Cross corporate blood drive sponsor for sixth straight year
Delta people’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red Cross for a sixth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 15,050 units of blood in fiscal year 2023 (FYE 6/30).
July 11, 2023, 12:30 p.m.
video  |  Community
Delta, KABOOM! unveil kid-designed playground with local partners in Miami
Delta and KABOOM! have partnered with local organizations in Miami to unveil a kid-designed, community-built playground as part of the airline’s commitment to giving back where its employees live, work and serve. The new playground was a collaborative effort by community members, including kids, who presented creative ideas for their ...
May 26, 2023, 11 a.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the US for 6th year in a row by Points of Light
Recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States, Delta has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for the sixth year in a row.
May 23, 2023, 10 a.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta honored with UNCF’s 2023 Keeper of the Flame award
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.
March 6, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta CEO, Board Member honored by Junior Achievement, The Delta Air Lines Foundation awards grant
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 ...
March 3, 2023, 11:15 a.m.