Delta

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), typically referred to as Delta, is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining its reputation for award-winning customer service. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

All Delta do add up to a more connected world. The airline, along with its subsidiaries and regional affiliates, including Delta Connection, operates up to 15,000 daily departures and nearly 200 million travellers fly up to 300 destinations in 50 countries, including partner-operated flights.

Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

Delta's logo is a Triangle Shape. Introduced in 1959, Delta entered the Jet Age with its first jet service. Resembles the swept wing appearance of a jet flying overhead. Represents the capital letter "D" of the Greek alphabet, which is the delta ∆.

The 3-dimensional red widget logo, launched on April 30, 2007, reflects Delta's successful transformation into a highly differentiated, customer-focused airline. Blue is used as the colour of the sky. It is not only because the company’s planes fly in the sky, but also because the sky symbolizes the pinnacle of professional achievement. Red is the colour of the flame, as well as the symbol of leadership.

Delta's slogan is "Keep Climbing!"

Delta operates significant hubs and key markets at airports in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.

Delta has the following reward programs: SkyMiles, Delta Sky Club and SkyBonus.

SkyMiles is the frequent-flyer program of Delta Air Lines that offers points (or "miles") to passengers travelling on most fare types, as well as to consumers who utilize Delta co-branded credit cards, which accumulate towards free awards such as airline tickets, business and first-class upgrades, and luxury products.

Delta Sky Club is the branding name of Delta's airport lounges. Membership is available through an annual membership that can be purchased with either money or miles. International passengers travelling in Delta One class get free access. Membership can also be granted through top-level Delta status or by being an American Express cardholder with certain exceptions.

SkyBonus is Delta's globally branded online product for small-to-medium-sized businesses spending between $5,000 and $500,000 annually on air travel. Businesses can earn points toward free travel and upgrades, as well as Sky Club memberships and SkyMiles Silver Medallion status. Points are earned on paid travel based on a variety of fare amounts paid, booking codes, and place origin or destination.

As of December 2020, Delta operated a fleet of 750 aircraft manufactured by Airbus and Boeing. Delta operates the largest Boeing 717, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767 fleets in the world, and the largest Airbus A330 fleet of any US airline. Before its 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines, Delta's fleet was made up of solely Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft. Airbus aircraft from Northwest joined the fleet after the merger, and more have since been added.

As of September 2024, Delta Air Lines operated a fleet of 991 aircraft with an additional 14 aircraft planned or on order: all of which are either Boeing or Airbus. The Delta Air Lines fleet is consisting of 45 Airbus A220-100, 26 Airbus A220-300, 57 Airbus A319-100, 58 Airbus A320-200, 127 Airbus A321-200, 62 Airbus A321neo, 11 Airbus A330-200, 31 Airbus A330-300, 30 Airbus A330-900, 33 Airbus A350-900, 88 Boeing 717-200, 77 Boeing 737-800, 163 Boeing 737-900ER, 105 Boeing 757-200, 16 Boeing 757-300, 41 Boeing 767-300, 21 Boeing 767-400.

Delta was founded in 1925 as Huff Daland Dusters and became Delta in 1928. Delta contributed to the war effort in 1942. Modified 1,000+ aircraft, over-hauls engines/instruments, and trained Army pilots and mechanics.

In 2010, Delta announced the largest product upgrade in a decade with plans to invest more than $2 billion through 2013 to improve the customer experience, including installing new full-flat beds and personal, in-seat video on all widebody aircraft; adding more First Class cabins to Delta Connection regional jets; renovating and adding new Delta Sky Clubs; and adding more First Class seats on domestic mainline flights. Completes integration of Northwest Airlines' Airport and Reservations systems. Receives approval to begin flights at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Announces plans for a $1.2 billion renovation and expansion of facilities at New York-JFK.

Delta acquired a 49 per cent stake in U.K. airline Virgin Atlantic in 2013, a partnership that increased Delta's access to the important London and trans-Atlantic markets.

In 2015, Delta introduced five differentiated on-board products, enhancing customer options: Delta One, First Class, Delta Comfort+, Main Cabin and Basic Economy. Purchases a 3.5% stake in China Eastern, expanding the airline’s presence and customer choice in Asia’s largest market. Introduces Delta Studio, a world-class in-flight entertainment service.

Delta reports a company record adjusted pre-tax income of $6.1 billion in 2017. Delta ranks No. 63 and is the only airline on Fortune's Best Companies To Work For list, based on employee ratings of workplace culture. Invests 49% in Aeromexico, embarking on a historic transborder partnership. Takes delivery of the first A350, the fleet's new international flagship aircraft.

Delta launched a joint venture partnership with Korean Air with a hub in Seoul in 2018. Rolls out new Zac Posen-designed uniforms for more than 60,000 employees, distinguished by signature Passport Plum colour and influenced by years of employee feedback and input. Launches daily nonstop service between Atlanta and Shanghai. Inducts into its fleet North America's first Airbus A220, a sleek and sustainable aircraft serving U.S. routes.

Today, nothing is more important than the health and safety of Delta's customers and employees. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta has moved quickly to transform the industry standard of clean while offering customers more space across the travel journey. These and numerous other layers of protection ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for Delta's customers and employees.

As an employer, Delta has been regularly awarded top honours from organizations like Glassdoor and recognized as a top workplace for women and members of the military. Delta CEO Ed Bastian was named among the World’s Greatest Leaders by Fortune magazine in 2018.

Delta has received a 3-star Airline rating from SKYTRAX for the quality of its airport and onboard products and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.