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Women's History Month

From crop dusting to the Widget: How one woman gave Delta its name

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.

Image of Monique Grayson in her pilot uniform

Women who keep Delta climbing: First Officer Monique Grayson

To celebrate women’s history and the impact women make on our world every single day, Delta is highlighting women across the business all month long.

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