Delta came from humble beginnings, a small crop dusting company that carried its first passenger just 26 years after the Wright Brothers' historic flight. Today, we’re flying over 180 million customers every year to 324 cities around the world. As we grew from a small regional carrier into one of the world’s largest airlines, our fundamental values have never changed: A commitment to serving our customers, our people and our communities that underscores every decision we make. Our mission is to connect the world, and strive to have a positive impact on people’s lives.
800+Delta aircraft
80,000+Employees worldwide
180 million +Passengers flown annually
180 million +Passengers flown annually
57Countries served324U.S. destinations served661Destinations in 127 countries countries served with worldwide partners
$7 billionInvestments in infrastructure in the last decade$12 billionInvestments in infrastructure planned for the next five years$542 millionShareholder returns through dividends and share purchases in 2018
$5.5 billionIn employee profit sharing in the last 5 years
$1.2 billion2018 investments back into business for aircraft purchases and improvements
$1.2 billion2018 investments back into business for aircraft purchases and improvements