Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major American airline, with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the oldest airlines in the world and a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Delta operates over 5,400 flights daily and serves an extensive domestic and international network that includes over 325 destinations in more than 52 countries on six continents.

History

Delta Air Lines was founded on March 2, 1925, as a crop dusting operation known as Huff Daland Dusters, Inc. The company was later renamed Delta Air Service, with its first passenger flights beginning in 1929. Over the decades, Delta expanded through various mergers and acquisitions, including the notable merger with Northwest Airlines in 2008, which made it the world's largest airline at the time.

Operations

Delta's primary hub is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic. Other major hubs include Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.

Fleet

Delta operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including models from Airbus and Boeing. The airline is known for its rigorous maintenance standards and has one of the largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in the world.

Services

Delta offers various classes of service, including Delta One, First Class, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin. The airline is also known for its loyalty program, SkyMiles, which allows frequent flyers to earn miles and redeem them for various rewards.

Corporate Affairs

Delta Air Lines is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DAL. The company has a strong focus on corporate social responsibility, including initiatives in sustainability, community engagement, and diversity and inclusion.

Incidents and Accidents

Delta has had several notable incidents and accidents in its history, but it maintains a strong safety record. The airline continuously invests in safety training and technology to ensure the well-being of its passengers and crew.

Related Pages

• SkyTeam
• Northwest Airlines
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• Airbus
• Boeing
• SkyMiles