Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major U.S. airline that provides scheduled passenger air transportation throughout the United States and to destinations across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The company also offers air cargo services and operates a loyalty program, SkyMiles, along with related travel and customer services.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta operates a network of domestic and international routes through hubs and focus cities that include Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, New York, Salt Lake City and Seattle. The airline serves individual travelers, businesses and connecting passengers, and offers multiple cabin classes and branded travel products.
Delta traces its origins to 1925, when it began as an aerial crop-dusting operation in Macon, Georgia. It later moved into passenger service, operating its first scheduled passenger flight in 1929. Over time, Delta expanded through organic growth and acquisitions, including its 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines, strengthening its domestic and international network.
Ed Bastian serves as Delta’s chief executive officer and has led the company since 2016. Delta also maintains strategic partnerships and airline alliances that extend its reach beyond its own route network.
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