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Founded

1924

Headquarters

Atlanta, United States

Alliance

SkyTeam

Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest and most established commercial airlines, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1924 as a crop-dusting operation, it has grown into a global carrier serving over 300 destinations across six continents, transporting more than 200 million passengers annually in recent years. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance and holds significant equity stakes in international partners including Air France-KLM, Korean Air, and LATAM Airlines. The carrier is known for its operational reliability, consistently ranking among the top U.S. airlines for on-time performance and customer satisfaction. Delta operates one of the largest and most modern fleets in the world, with a strong focus on premium cabin products and in-flight connectivity. Its SkyMiles frequent flyer program is among the most recognized loyalty programs in the aviation industry.

Hubs & network

Delta's primary hubs include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), Los Angeles International (LAX), John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP), Detroit Metropolitan (DTW), Boston Logan (BOS), Salt Lake City International (SLC), and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA).

Fleet

Delta operates a diverse fleet including Airbus A220, A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and Boeing 737-900ER, 757, 767, and 717 aircraft.

Notable facts

›Delta originated in 1924 as Huff Daland Dusters, a crop-dusting service in Macon, Georgia.
›Delta merged with Northwest Airlines in 2008, creating one of the world's largest carriers by passenger volume.
›Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta's main hub, is the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic.
›Delta's SkyMiles program has no expiration on miles, a policy that distinguishes it from many competitors.
›Delta became the first major U.S. airline to ban pit bulls and certain other breeds as in-cabin emotional support animals in 2018.

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Delta Air Lines connects the world with a century of American aviation excellence

Delta Air Lines traces its roots to 1924, beginning as a crop-dusting operation before evolving into one of the world's largest commercial carriers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta operates an extensive global network spanning six continents with major hubs across the United States and key international gateways. Known for its operational reliability and customer service, Delta consistently ranks among the top U.S. carriers for on-time performance and passenger satisfaction.

Primary Hubs

ATL JFK LAX MSP DTW

Cabin Classes

EconomyComfort+Premium SelectDelta One

Loyalty Program

SkyMiles

Fleet Note

Delta operates a diverse fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft alongside Airbus A220, A319, A320, A321, and A330 families.

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest and oldest commercial airlines, operating a vast global network from its primary hub at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. This encyclopedic profile covers Delta's full history, fleet, routes, SkyMiles program, financials, and strategic outlook.

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Primary hubs

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL · 210 rts Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDTW · 132 rts Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMSP · 127 rts Salt Lake City International AirportSLC · 88 rts John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK · 86 rts LaGuardia AirportLGA · 61 rts

Route network map (499 legs)

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Route network

ABQ → SLCCR9 CR7

ABV → CDG332

ABV → PHC332

ABY → ATLCRJ

ALB → DTWCRJ CR9

ALB → MSPCR9

AMS → ATL333 76W

AMS → AUH332

AMS → BOM76W

AMS → EWR76W

AMS → IAD333 332

AMS → IAH74M

AMS → JFK76W

AMS → JRO332 330

AMS → KGL332 330

AMS → MSP333 332 76W

AMS → ORD74M

AMS → PDX333

AMS → YYZM11 333 747 74M 332

ANC → MSP738 757

ANC → SLC738

APN → DTWCRJ

ATL → ABQ757 320

ATL → AEXCRJ CR9

ATL → ATWCR7 CR9

ATL → AUA738 757

ATL → AVLM88

ATL → AZOCRJ

ATL → BDLM88 73W 320

ATL → BMICR9 CR7

ATL → BNAM88 738 319 320 73H 717

ATL → BOG73W

ATL → BTVCR9

ATL → BWIM88 M90 757 320 73W

ATL → CAE717 M88 319

ATL → CCS757

ATL → CDG76W

ATL → CHAM88

ATL → CHS319 320 M88 73W 717

ATL → CLTM90 M88 319

ATL → CRW319

ATL → CSGCRJ

ATL → CVGM88 738 320 319

ATL → DABM90 757 M88

ATL → DAYM88

ATL → DENM90 738 757

ATL → DFWM88 319 738

ATL → DHNCRJ

ATL → DSMM88

ATL → DTW320 M88 73H M90 757 739

ATL → DUB76W

ATL → DUS76W

ATL → DXB77L

ATL → ELPM88

ATL → EVVCRJ

ATL → EZE76W

ATL → FARCR9

ATL → FCO333

ATL → FNTM88

ATL → FRA764

ATL → FSMCRJ

ATL → FWACRJ

ATL → GGTCR9

ATL → GNV717

ATL → GRBCR9 CR7

ATL → GRKCR7 CR9

ATL → GRU76W

ATL → GTRCRJ

ATL → HNL333

ATL → HOUM88

ATL → HPNCR7 CR9

ATL → HSVM88 717

ATL → IAHM88 717 320 319

ATL → ILM319

ATL → JNB77L

ATL → LEXM88 717

ATL → LFTCRJ

ATL → LGA320 757 M88 738 739 73H 73W

ATL → LIM76W

ATL → LIR738 757

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

CRJ353 routes Airbus A320281 routes McDonnell Douglas MD-88268 routes Canadair Regional Jet 900231 routes Airbus A319215 routes Boeing 737-800193 routes Boeing 757186 routes Canadair Regional Jet 700183 routes 73H144 routes ERJ131 routes McDonnell Douglas MD-90118 routes 76W88 routes Embraer 17585 routes Boeing 71772 routes

Encyclopaedia

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major airline in the United States headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating nine hubs, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being its largest in terms of total passengers and number of departures. With its regional subsidiaries and contractors operating under the brand name Delta Connection, Delta has over 5,400 flights daily and serves 325 destinations in 52 countries on six continents.

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