Delta Air Lines, Inc. is one of the largest global airlines in the world, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The company was founded in 1924 as Huff Daland Dusters and started passenger operations in 1929. Since then, Delta Air Lines has grown into a major player in the airline industry, with a fleet of more than 800 aircraft and serving over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries.
Delta Air Lines operates under a hub-and-spoke system, with Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Salt Lake City, and Seattle/Tacoma serving as the airline's primary hubs. The company offers both domestic and international flights, including a number of intercontinental routes.
In addition to passenger operations, Delta Air Lines also has a cargo division called Delta Cargo, which provides shipping services for a variety of products, including perishables, live animals, and oversized freight. The company is also involved in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft, engines, and components through its subsidiary Delta TechOps.
Delta Air Lines has been at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry, with a focus on improving customer experience and sustainability. In recent years, the company has invested heavily in technology, including the development of its Fly Delta app, which allows customers to book and manage their flights, as well as access a variety of other services. Delta Air Lines is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 through initiatives such as sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsets.
Delta Air Lines is a publicly traded company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DAL. As of 2021, the company employs over 75,000 people worldwide and generated over $17 billion in revenue in 2020.