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.

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.

Delta's investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM reinforce the airline's global strategy that fueled record growth pre-pandemic.

Based in Paris, Ferri will oversee key strategic commercial and customer experience initiatives in the region, working closely with Delta's European Joint Venture partners Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.