Delta
Delta Air Lines, 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 symbolises 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.
As of May 2026, Delta Air Lines operates an impressive fleet of 998 aircraft, with an additional 18 planes on order, all sourced exclusively from the world's two aviation giants, Boeing and Airbus.
The fleet is composed of a diverse mix of aircraft tailored for routes of all sizes:
Narrowbody: A220-100 (45), A220-300 (39), A319-100 (57), A320-200 (46), A321-200 (127), A321neo (96), 717-200 (80), 737-800 (77), 737-900ER (163)
Widebody: A330-200 (11), A330-300 (31), A330-900 (39), A350-900 (40), 757-200 (74), 757-300 (16), 767-300 (36), 767-400 (21)
From nimble narrowbodies to long-haul widebodies, Delta's fleet reflects its commitment to serving both domestic travellers and international passengers around the globe.
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, overhauled 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.
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.
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 cleanliness 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 organisations like Glassdoor and recognised 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.