Delta Air Lines
Airlines & AviationNo one connects the world better — premier global airline recognized for operational excellence and customer service.
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Quick Facts
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Founded
- 1925
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Valuation
- NYSE Listed (DAL) — ~$30B Cap
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a global airline leader headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Operating over 4,000 daily flights to 280+ destinations on six continents, Delta is renowned for industry-leading operational reliability, premium passenger experiences, and customer loyalty.
A founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Delta operates primary hubs in Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit, Salt Lake City, New York-JFK, and Seattle.
What Delta Air Lines Does
Global Passenger Transportation
Mainline international and domestic passenger air service with premium cabin products including Delta One and Delta Premium Select.
SkyMiles Loyalty & Financial Services
Multi-billion-dollar SkyMiles loyalty ecosystem and cobranded credit card partnership with American Express.
Delta TechOps (MRO)
The largest airline maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America, servicing global commercial fleets.
Delta Cargo
Global freight shipping, express delivery, and specialized pharmaceutical air logistics.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Delta Air Lines.
- Flight Operations & Cabin Crew
- IT & Digital Technology
- Delta TechOps Engineering
- Commercial & Airport Operations
Delta Air Lines's History
- 1925Founding in Macon, Georgia
Started as Huff Daland Dusters, the world's first aerial crop-dusting company, before transitioning to passenger service in 1929.
- 2008Merger with Northwest Airlines
Merged with Northwest Airlines, expanding Delta's transpacific routes and major Midwestern hubs.
- 2019Record Customer Satisfaction & Profits
Earned industry accolades for operational reliability, setting record profit sharing for its 90,000+ employees.
- 2024Centennial Milestone & Fleet Upgrades
Celebrated 100 years of aviation heritage while deploying next-generation Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft.
Purpose & Values
“Connecting people to opportunity, expanding horizons, and furthering understanding”
