Authored by New York–based journalist Mark Ellwood and organized decade by decade, Delta: 100 Years & Climbing brings Delta’s history to life through striking photography and personal stories.

Delta and the Delta Flight Museum are continuing the airline’s Centennial celebrations with the launch of Delta: 100 Years & Climbing, a luxury coffee table book created in partnership with renowned publisher Assouline — available for pre-order beginning Nov. 18 on www.assouline.com.  

The beautifully crafted volume commemorates Delta’s journey from a humble crop-dusting operation in 1925 to one of the world’s leading global carriers, now connecting more than 200 million customers to 300 destinations on six continents every year — safely, reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation. 

“As the first U.S. carrier to turn one hundred years old, we feel pride and gratitude when thinking back on all that this airline and its people have achieved, always finding a way to soar higher no matter the challenges,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian in the book’s foreword. “This book is a tribute to the 100,000 employees who call Delta home and the many others who came before us — those who reached for the unimaginable, bravely forged new paths, and relentlessly pursued excellence.” 

Authored by New York–based journalist Mark Ellwood and organized decade by decade, the book brings Delta’s history to life through striking photography and personal stories — highlighting fleet evolution, branding milestones, route expansions and the generations of Delta employees who are the backbone of the airline’s success. The chapters bring readers on a journey from Delta’s first passenger flight in 1929 through the Jet Age debut of the DC-8, to more modern history like the trailblazing women who first entered the cockpit and the debut of premium amenities like in-flight Wi-Fi and Delta One suites that redefined comfort in the skies.  

The Delta Flight Museum, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating aviation history, played a pivotal role in curating the historic photographs, advertisements and stories that make the book an authentic tribute to Delta’s legacy.  

Delta Air Lines aircraft slide show (historical liveries):

Silk Way West Airlines based in Baku, Azerbaijan has signed a firm contract for an additional two A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement, which takes the total order to four A350Fs, forms the backbone of Silk Way West Airlines’ fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

Skip and WestJet, both homegrown Canadian brands, are enhancing what loyalty points can do with the launch of a new linked-loyalty partnership. Canadians can now treat their WestJet points as Skip currency, earning – and notably, redeeming – them on Skip.

Starting on November 19, 2025, Canadians can link their WestJet Reward and Skip accounts, to earn WestJet points on qualifying Skip orders. These points can be used for flights and vacations with WestJet or redeemed for Skip Credits that can be used for everyday essentials such as grocery, pharmacy, retail and restaurant delivery. This collaboration brings an innovative layer of connectivity between travel and delivery, allowing members to easily earn and redeem meaningful rewards through everyday moments.

Rewards that deliver real value 
Upon linking, members receive an immediate bonus of 500 WestJet points (five-dollar value) and six months of Skip+ free ($60 value), unlocking zero-dollar delivery fees from thousands of restaurants, retailers and more. From there, members can participate in weekly “WestJet Wednesday” Skip Challenges, earning WestJet points on eligible orders.

• From Skip: Members sign in to their Skip account, select ‘link now,’ and authenticate with WestJet.
• From WestJet: Members sign in to their WestJet Rewards account, select ‘link now’ with Skip, and follow the guided steps to authenticate their Skip account.

The announcement comes on the heels of WestJet Rewards’ recent relaunch, designed to give members more ways, every day, to earn and redeem points. This partnership also complements Skip, where members will also gain exclusive access to annual WestJet seat sales, offering even greater value and making it easier to turn rewards into real-life experiences. Joining Skip+ is simple. Customers can subscribe through the Skip app to unlock free delivery, exclusive offers and partner benefits.