Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines began passenger operations in 1929, though it can trace its roots back to a cropduster company formed in 1925. Atlanta is the airline's largest hub airport, and it is one of the world's largest airlines based on passengers carried. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Delta Air Lines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- DL/DAL
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Boston Logan International Airport , Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport , Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , Los Angeles International Airport , Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport , New York JFK Airport , LaGuardia Airport , Salt Lake City International Airport , Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1929
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- CEO
- Ed Bastian
- Country
- United States
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Delta Asks DOT For More Time To Respond To Aeromexico Ruling
The carriers have asked for an extension until March 8th.
What Happened To US Carrier Western Airlines?
The story of how a former mail carrier ended up merging with Delta Air Lines.
USDOT Orders Delta And Aeromexico To Sever Transborder Ties
The decision, which is subject to finalization, only allows the airlines to continue their partnership through the subsequent IATA traffic season.
How To Fly Standby: The Ultimate Guide
Learn everything you need to know to improve your standby flight experience.
104.7 Million Becomes New Passenger Record At Atlanta Airport
The Georgian airport is just shy of pre-pandemic volume.
Delta Air Lines Is Retrofitting Its Boeing 737-800s To Include New First Class Seats
Legacy carrier Delta Air Lines will refresh the cabins of its aging Boeing 737-800 fleets with its current Airbus A320neo premium product.
Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Nose Wheel Detaches On Runway In Atlanta
The aircraft was stuck for over two hours, closing the runway temporarily.
3,000+ Miles: The Five Longest Routes From Alaska
Condor and Discover Airlines operate the longest route, which is one of two international services to Alaska.
Delta Air Lines To Continue Its Airbus A330neo Flights From New York To Buenos Aires Through June
The airline will continue its daily service into the summer.
Delta Air Lines Reduces Flights On 2 Transatlantic London Heathrow Routes
It still has eight routes to the UK's busiest airport.
Delta Air Lines To Retire Its Boeing 767-300ER Aircraft By 2030
There's still plenty of time to catch a ride on a Delta Air Lines 767, but the Airbus A350 is creeping up behind the aging stalwart.
Delta CEO Confident In Boeing While Awaiting 737 MAX 10
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian remains firm on holding 100 orders for the Boeing 737-10 MAX
Delta Air Lines Nearly Doubles Capacity To Augusta For The 2024 Masters Tournament
The routes will be operated by mainline and regional aircraft.
Simulation Gone Wrong: The Crash Of Delta Air Lines Flight 9877
While performing a simulated landing, a Douglas DC-8 crashed in Louisiana, killing all onboard the aircraft and 13 people on the ground.
Investigators Reveal Cause Of Near Miss Between Delta A330 & Ryanair 737
The investigators noted that the two aircraft were separated vertically by 700 feet (213.3 meters).
Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Returns To San Antonio Reporting Engine Fire Warning
Delta Air Lines was forced to send out a replacement aircraft, an Airbus A321, to fly out the stranded passengers.
Analysis: Delta Air Lines' International Operations From Boston Logan Airport
The carrier serves several faraway destinations from its Logan hub.
Boeing 717 And 777 Collide At Chicago O'Hare International Airport
A Boeing 777 and a 717 collided on Sunday at Chicago O'Hare, but thankfully, all passengers were able to deplane normally at the gate.
How You Can Visit The First Boeing 747-400 Ever Built
Visit the upper deck, walk out on a wing, and see what goes on behind the walls of Ship 6301.
Delta Air Lines' Airbus A220s: How Does The World's Largest User Put The Narrowbody To Work?
It has ordered a further 14 A220-300s.