Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is a leading global airline carrier based in Atlanta, Georgia, operating a network of scheduled passenger and cargo services across six continents. As one of the world’s largest airlines by both fleet size and traffic volume, Delta connects more than 300 destinations in over 50 countries. The company offers a range of cabin products—including Delta One, First Class, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin—as well as charter and specialty flight services to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers.
In addition to its core passenger airline operations, Delta Air Lines provides extensive air cargo services under the Delta Cargo brand, transporting freight worldwide. The company’s technical operations division, Delta TechOps, delivers aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions both for Delta’s own fleet and for third-party customers. Delta’s loyalty program, SkyMiles, is recognized for its global partner network and benefits that extend across airline, hotel, car rental and retail sectors.
Delta traces its roots to 1924 when it began as a crop‐dusting operation known as Huff Daland Dusters in Macon, Georgia. The enterprise shifted into passenger service in 1929 under the Delta Air Service name, reflecting its home near the Mississippi Delta. Over the decades, Delta has grown through strategic acquisitions and alliances, most notably merging with Northwest Airlines in 2008, which significantly expanded its trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic reach and solidified its position in key US hubs.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian, Delta has focused on operational reliability, customer service enhancement and sustainability initiatives. The airline maintains major hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, New York-JFK, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Boston and Los Angeles, and is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, collaborating with partner carriers to offer seamless connectivity and joint-venture services across major international markets.
