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Delta connects generations with WWII veterans charter to Normandy
Delta Difference in conjunction with the Best Defense Foundation brought veterans of the “Greatest Generation” who stormed the beaches of German-occupied France back to those fateful sands. Altogether, 29 D-Day heroes – now all in their 90s and 100s – joined this year’s D-Day commemorations.
Leave a lasting legacy with Delta Flight Museum’s brick sale
Delta employees, retirees and members of the public can leave a lasting legacy by becoming a permanent part of the Delta Flight Museum experience through the purchase of a personalized brick in the museum’s courtyard.
Delta debuts dazzling Terminal C facility at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Delta is celebrating its latest investment in New York as it prepares to open its new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport to customers, a significant milestone in the $4 billion programme to transform and modernize one of the airline’s key hubs.
Delta accelerates digital focus by naming first Chief Digital Officer
Delta has named Eric Phillips its first Chief Digital Officer, as the airline continues to deliver more personalized and premium experiences for customers through its digital channels.
Delta issues travel waiver for Jamaica flights
Due to air traffic service disruptions impacting air travel in Jamaica, Delta has issued a travel waiver for those whose travel may be impacted between May 12-13. This waiver allows the fare difference for customers to be waived when rebooked travel occurs on or before 16 May 2022 the same cabin of service as originally booked.
Delta presents $1.75M contribution to Breast Cancer Research Foundation
This year, Delta people raised $1.75 million to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Since 2005, Delta employees, customers and their friends and families have raised over $20 million for BCRF. The collective contributions have funded the vital work of 87 different research projects over the years in the pursuit of eradicating breast cancer.
SpaceX seals first in-flight wifi deal
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has signed its first deal with an air carrier to provide in-flight wifi services. The agreement with JSX comes amid the race between satellite providers to install high-speed internet on commercial flights.
How our Chief Health Officer is leading Delta out of the pandemic
Fortune recently featured Delta’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Henry Ting, and how his leadership on taking care of employees’ and customers’ health and well-being has evolved as COVID-19 transitions from a pandemic to a seasonal illness.
Masks now optional for employees, customers following White House announcement
Delta shared the following guidance with its employees Monday regarding the federal mask mandate.
Delta looks ahead to strong summer as losses continue
Delta Air Lines has reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of $3.4 billion for financial 2021. However, the figure excludes a net benefit of $3.8 billion from items primarily related to the Payroll Support Programs.
Delta invests US$1.2 billion in struggling partner network
Delta will make investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as its partner airlines seek to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. The carrier hopes to be well positioned when growth returns to the sector.
Amadeus signs Delta distribution deal
Amadeus and Delta Air Lines have announced a new global distribution agreement, providing travellers with a full range of options via the Amadeus Travel Platform for enhanced retailing.