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 Code
- DL
- ICAO Code
- 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
- Country
- United States
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18 Flights A Day? Delta Air Lines' 10 Most Popular Routes Ranked [List & Map]
Delta plans more flights in April than any other carrier except American. Find out its most-served routes here!
6 Largest Mainline Fleets In North America
Home to some of the largest airlines, North America is a region of high airline activity. Which of the regions airlines have the biggest fleets?
17-Hour Nonstop Flights: 5 New Ultra-Long Routes By American, United & Delta
Which of the US Big Three carriers has the longest nonstop service? Find out here!
Cool View: Delta Passengers See Historic Moon Mission Launch From 33,000 Feet
The lucky travelers flying from Costa Rica to Atlanta were in the right place at the right time.
Here’s When Delta Air Lines Plans To Debut The Largest Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Delta's Dreamliners will serve long-haul routes across the globe.
Just 64 Miles: Delta Air Lines' 10 New Ultra-Short Flights Revealed
How many of them can you guess? And to think: Delta had even shorter flights in the past.
Delta Air Lines Partners With Amazon Leo To Bring New High-Speed WiFi To 500 Aircraft
As airlines compete for seamless digital experiences, Delta's partnership with Amazon's satellite network marks a significant leap in onboard WiFi.
The 5 Airlines With The Largest Narrowbody Fleets In The United States
American, United, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska lead the US narrowbody fleet counts with collectively over 3,500 single-aisle aircraft.
Delta Slashes Domestic Boeing 767-400 Flights By 67% In Massive Schedule Shakeup
The airline will redeploy a significant portion of its 767-400ER fleet from domestic routes to services to and from Europe, affecting several routes.
Why Airlines Don’t Always Use Their Newest Jets
Examining why the three US legacy carriers operate relatively old aircraft, and why American Airlines' fleet is yoinger than the rest.
Delta VIP Travel Perks Suspended For Members Of Congress Amid Budget Dispute
Extremely long wait times to get through security at US airports has been commonplace in recent weeks as a partial government shutdown has forced airport security workers to work without pay until their portion of the budget can be passed by politicians. As a result, Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday, March 23rd that it would suspend special services for members of Congress.
Delta A330 Engine Fire Spews Debris Over São Paulo Airport After Takeoff
The situation caused other flights to be diverted due to the subsequent runway closure.
How The Queen Of The Skies Made A Comeback At Delta Air Lines
The story behind the 747's last hurrah in the US.
Why Do Airlines Keep Older Aircraft In Service Longer Than Expected?
Older aircraft come with higher operating costs, but have unique capabilities and have already been paid off by their operator.
Dance For First Class? Delta Air Lines Gate Agent Holds Competition In Salt Lake City
Two passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport found themselves in a dance-off to win first class upgrades on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Delta Air Lines Holds Flight For Nearly An Hour For Late Passenger Related To Executive
Passengers on a Delta flight claim the aircraft was delayed to accommodate a late-arriving traveler allegedly connected to an airline executive.
The 5 Longest US Domestic Flights In 2026
All five start or end in Hawaii.
5 US Airlines With The Most Comfortable Business Class Seats Flying Today
Discover the top 5 US airlines that are redefining luxury in the skies with their state-of-the-art business class seats.
The Aircraft Set To Replace Delta Air Lines' Iconic Boeing 717
Delta's 717 fleet is soon to be retired, and the airline will be replacing the type's operations with the Airbus A220 family.
