• Delta is expanding its premium experience at LAX with Phase 1 of a second Delta One Lounge in Terminal 2.
• By 2028, Delta will offer four lounge spaces at LAX, totaling 60,000 square feet. 
• The new Lounge features elevated dining, premium amenities and a seamless Delta One travel experience. 
• Delta’s continued investments strengthen its position as LAX’s leading global carrier and West Coast gateway.

Delta is deepening its commitment to Los Angeles with the opening of Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — an intimate 4,000-square-foot space with seating for 75 guests, located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. Phase 2 of this second Lounge renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2028.  

Tangential to the second Delta One Lounge, Delta will add an 11,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club to Terminal 2, opening in 2027. These investments bring Delta’s global network to 60 lounges worldwide — holding the most expansive lounge portfolio of any U.S.-based airline. 

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Crafted for calm and comfort 

No two Delta One Lounges are alike — each is thoughtfully designed to deliver a unique experience, providing our Delta One guests with choice and curated offerings in each city and space they visit. The Delta One Lounge at Terminal 2 is a quiet and distinct space — differing from the larger Terminal 3 Delta One Lounge. Its focus is on all things culinary: delivering consistency in the a la carte Delta One dining experience customers are accustomed to in Terminal 3. 

The Lounge boasts expansive windows that frame views of the airfield and fill the intimate space with natural light. Artwork fills the room from seven Los Angeles-based creators, bringing a sense of authenticity and connection with the city’s culture.  

Amenities in the Lounge support both relaxation and refreshment, including three showers, four cabana-style bathrooms and a premium bar. Throughout the Lounge, guests can stay powered and productive with portable monitors and wireless chargers. Phase Two will renovate the entire space, crafting a new Delta One experience in line with Delta’s other Lounges.  

The new Lounge is an extension of the premium Delta One ground experience at LAX, delivering a seamless, curb-to-cloud journey. Customers can take advantage of curbside drop at the arrivals level of Terminal 3, enter the private Delta One check-in and security and have the option to take Delta transportation (via a golf cart) directly to the Terminal 2 Delta One Lounge. 

Where fine dining meets local flair 

A thoughtfully curated culinary program — for both T2 and T3 Lounges — has been designed to deliver a high-touch dining experience complete with local flair.  

“Our menu incorporates farm-fresh ingredients year-round, drawing inspiration and delectable produce from California’s rich agricultural landscape. When combined these rich ingredients create dishes that are both vibrant and grounded in the beauty of California,” shared Culinary Director Michael Rouleau. 

Guests enjoy table service dining from every seat — like-for-like with offerings in T3 — complemented by a regularly rotating menu of elevated dishes. Standouts include lamb bolognese with house-made lumache pasta, hamachi crudo featuring fish flown in daily from Japan and a crowd favorite — a classic French onion soup.  

For breakfast, the Lounge offers a range of options from acai bowls to huevos rancheros, alongside locally inspired and fresh daily pastries and small-batch, copper-pot jams delivered each morning from the beloved East Hollywood restaurant Sqirl. Many of the ingredients across menus are sourced from local California farms, underscoring a strong commitment to regional purveyors. 

Guests can also enjoy a full premium bar that reflects Delta’s global reach through an inventive cocktail program. Signature drinks like the “Island Sapphire,” a funky blue beverage inspired by Delta’s LAX to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) route, add a sense of storytelling. Beyond the bar, guests can indulge with fresh juices like the Vitality Shot — a blend of coconut, turmeric and black pepper — smoothies, such as the cacao pea protein smoothie, coffee from Santa Cruz-based roastery, Verve, tea and more. 

LAX and Delta: A Global Gateway 

The opening of this initial phase is more than an enhancement — it is a strategic investment in Delta’s future at LAX. Come 2028, LAX will have four dedicated Delta lounge spaces, including two Delta One Lounges (T2 and T3) and two Delta Sky Clubs (T2 and T3). 

As LAX’s leading global carrier and premier West Coast gateway, Delta operates 151 peak-day departures to 50 destinations, powered by a growing international network built for leisure and business travelers. New nonstop service to Hong Kong and Chicago O’Hare as well as upcoming service to Vancouver (starting Nov. 21) and Newark (starting April 2027), strengthen Delta’s global connectivity from LAX to important markets around the world. Delta’s ongoing investments in premium spaces, including the Delta One Lounge and incoming Delta Sky Club, further elevate the journey in the lead up to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  

Delta Air Lines announced:

The historic journey with 28 World War II veterans — most of whom are over 100 years old — officially began on Monday, June 1, in Delta’s hometown of Atlanta, marked by a heartfelt welcome and gala dinner at the Delta Flight Museum.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., Delta employees lined the red carpet, eagerly anticipating the arrival of our honored veterans. As they made their way in, they were greeted with enthusiastic cheers and a sea of waving American and French flags — a powerful tribute to the enduring bond between the two nations and the heroes who helped secure their freedom.

The evening transitioned into a moving gala that brought together WWII veterans, students, Delta employees and leaders and partners including The Best Defense Foundation, Michelin and French Ambassador Laurent Bili. In one of the night’s most memorable moments, Cpl. Jack Myers joined NextGen student Caleb Walker in a heartfelt rendition of “God Bless America”— a powerful reflection of the enduring bond formed through a past program and a symbol of connection and legacy.

But this meaningful evening was just the beginning. These veterans departed for Normandy, retracing the steps of history and returning to the very shores where their courage helped change the course of history.

June 1

HEROES JOURNEY TO ATL

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It’s nearly time for takeoff. Over this weekend and on Monday, nearly 30 World War II veterans from around the U.S. traveled to Atlanta ahead of the 5th edition of the Normandy Legacy Flight.

At airports across the country, Delta employees and customers rallied to give these heroes the sendoff they deserve. From heartfelt announcements over the loudspeaker to personal moments of gratitude, people came together to send these veterans off with the celebration they deserve.

As these men travel to Atlanta and soon to Normandy, they carry with them stories that shaped history, now ready to be heard once more. 

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On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay.  

Delta employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the airline’s 2024 profits, a timely reminder that our people are fundamental to our culture as Delta celebrates its centennial anniversary. 

On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay.  

“Every day, Delta people prove themselves to be difference makers in this industry,” said CEO Ed Bastian. “I’m proud to recognize their unmatched professionalism, teamwork and dedication to excellence with one of our strongest profit sharing years in Delta’s history.”  

Shared success is core to Delta’s values, and profit sharing is a key element of Delta’s commitment to industry-leading total compensation for industry-leading performance.    

Delta’s industry-leading profits allow the company to share more with employees than any other airline, rewarding employees with over $10 billion in profit sharing in the last 10 years. 

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the fourth (December) quarter and full year 2024 and provided its outlook for the first (March) quarter and full year 2025. 

• Delivered record December quarter revenue and operating profit with industry-leading operational performance
• Reported record full year 2024 revenue, $5 billion of pre-tax income, $8 billion of operating cash flow and $3.4 billion of free cash flow
• Guiding to 2025 earnings of greater than $7.35 per share and free cash flow of greater than $4 billion
• Expect March quarter revenue growth of 7 to 9 percent with earnings of $0.70 to $1.00 per share 

“2024 was a great year for Delta with our results reflecting differentiation from the industry and increased durability.  Our people finished the year strong, delivering industry-leading operational and financial performance.  Sharing Delta’s success is core to our culture, and I’m excited to recognize our people’s outstanding efforts with $1.4 billion in profit sharing payments next month,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer. 

“As we move into 2025, we expect strong demand for travel to continue, with consumers increasingly seeking the premium products and experiences that Delta provides.  Our differentiated strategy and best-in-class operations, combined with demand strength and an increasingly constructive industry backdrop, position us to deliver the best financial year in Delta’s 100-year history, with pre-tax income greater than $6 billion, earnings per share greater than $7.35 and free cash flow of more than $4 billion.”

December Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results

• Operating revenue of $15.6 billion
• Operating income of $1.7 billion with an operating margin of 11.0 percent
• Pre-tax income of $1.2 billion with a pre-tax margin of7.7 percent
• Earnings per share of $1.29
• Operating cash flow of $1.9 billion
• Payments on debt and finance lease obligations of $1.5 billion
• Total debt and finance lease obligations of $16.2 billion at quarter end

Delta Air Lines is unveiling a refreshed Delta Premium Select cabin experience, featuring locally-inspired dining, premium hand-crafted amenities and more dedicated service touchpoints – while also driving social impact through its expanded Someone Somewhere partnership.

Starting Sept. 20, Delta Premium Select customers will enjoy an elevated dining experience that offers more options infused with local flavors, including meals like braised beef short rib with fingerling potatoes and dijon green peppercorn jus; Impossible Meatballs with polenta, pomodorini sauce and broccolini; honey harissa chicken thighs with jollof rice and stewed greens and for dessert, mango mousse with mango passion fruit compote.

Beginning in October, Delta will phase in new handmade amenity kits by Someone Somewhere featuring Grown Alchemist travel essentials and other premium essentials that make the journey more enjoyable.

Delta Premium Select offers travelers more space to stretch out and relax with a wider seat, additional recline and an adjustable footrest and leg rest on most long-haul international flights.

Whether customers want to unwind, sleep, work or catch up on the latest in-flight entertainment on Delta Studio, they can plan on arriving at their final destination refreshed and re-energized.

Delta Premium Select is available on most flights to Europe, including flying on all U.S. routes to the airline’s international hubs in Amsterdam and London. This winter, Delta will operate nearly 400 weekly flights to popular destinations such as Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Zurich and more.

Delta Air Lines has increased representation of women, Black talent and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in roles across the company, according to its second annual Close the Gap report, a pivotal step in fulfilling its commitment to grow diversity in its leadership.

The report tracks the gap between the diversity of frontline talent and leadership within the company. By producing this report, Delta holds itself accountable to the commitments it made in 2020 to accelerate the closure of diversity representation gaps between the frontline and leadership in the three most underrepresented areas.

“Our concentrated efforts are building a strong pipeline as we work toward our long-term goals,” said Keyra Lynn Johnson, Delta’s V.P. and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “The deliberate steps we’ve taken, like introducing a skills-first hiring approach, reinforcing the importance of diverse hiring panels and creating apprenticeship opportunities, are components that continue delivering results. We know that the path to a more equitable business is a journey, but years later, these results are showing us we are moving in the right direction.”

Delta’s Close the Gap progress over the past year is a result of a concerted effort across the enterprise to ensure the senior leadership team becomes more reflective of the diversity of its frontline workforce:

• As of Q2 2022, about 27% of hourly-wage employees identify as Black, 22% as another underrepresented racial and ethnic group and 42% as women.
• From frontline hourly employees to director-level roles, we have generally seen an increase in representation from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022. This strong talent pipeline will help us achieve our talent goals in future years and continue to close the diversity gaps in senior management.
  • We’ve seen the most  acceleration in the category of vice president and above for women talent, increasing from 29% to 34% from Q1 2022 to Q2 2022. The increase was largely fed by the managing director-level talent pipeline, which saw a decrease from 31% to 30%. Still, there remains a strong pipeline that will support achieving  Close the Gap goals.
  • For both Black employees and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, our mid-year snapshot, from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022, shows decreases at the senior levels:
    • For Black talent we saw a decrease at the managing director  level from 7% to 6%; at the vice president level it shifted from 7% to 5%.
    • For other underrepresented racial and ethnic group talent, the managing director level decreased from 18% to 16%, and at the vice president level decreased from 16% to 15%.

Delta began a more intense focus on tracking equity gaps in 2020, with a goal to achieve stronger diversity representation at every level of the organization.

The report shows the hiring progress Delta has made among Black employees, women and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. It also underscores that much work remains to be done, and the company will continue to be transparent about its progress.

“As we’ve grown our diverse talent pipeline over the past year, we know our diversity, equity and inclusion  opportunities remain at the most senior levels of our company,” Johnson said. “Providing internal and external career pathways to senior leadership roles  is top of mind. We are strengthening our strategies, partnerships and actions in this area to bridge these gaps.”

Delta Air Lines will resume flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) beginning Oct. 30 in anticipation of Japan’s easing travel restrictions.

The route will start operating three times weekly before moving to daily starting Dec. 1. The restart of service will use Airbus 330-900neo aircraft featuring Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin services.

Delta will also start a new daily service between Honolulu and Haneda on Dec. 1. This is the first time Delta has offered service from Haneda to Honolulu with its start delayed due to the pandemic. Customers will be able to enjoy Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort + and Main Cabin services using the Boeing 767-300ER.

Haneda is a key hub for Delta and offers multiple travel options from key U.S. gateways including Seattle, Atlanta and Detroit.

Delta schedule for Los Angeles (LAX) – Haneda (HND) flights (Oct. 30 – Nov. 28): 

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL7	Los Angeles at 9:45 a.m.	Haneda at 3:10 p.m. (next day)	Wed, Fri, Sun	A330-900neo
DL8	Haneda at 4:50 p.m.	Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m. (same day)	Mon, Thu, Sat	A330-900neo

 

Delta schedule for Los Angeles (LAX) – Haneda (HND) –flights (Dec. 1, 2022 – March 24, 2023):

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL7	Los Angeles at 9:45 a.m.	Haneda at 3:10 p.m. (next day)	Daily	A330-900neo
DL8	Haneda at 4:50 p.m.	Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m. (same day)	Daily	A330-900neo

 

Delta schedule for Honolulu (HNL) – Haneda (HND) –flights (Dec. 1, 2022 – March 24, 2023):

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Operating Day	Aircraft
DL181	Honolulu at 1:30 p.m.	Haneda at 6:00 p.m. (next day)	Daily	B767-300ER
DL180	Haneda at 9:00 p.m.	Honolulu at 9:00 a.m. (same day)	Daily	B767-300ER

Delta’s flight schedule remains subject to change due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, customer demand and government travel regulations.

Delta aircraft photo gallery (Airbus):

Aviation Partners Boeing has made this announcement:

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) share a commitment to reduce aircraft carbon emissions.  Today, APB is excited to announce Delta’s recent agreements to purchase Split Scimitar Winglets for its 737-800 fleet and for a number of recently acquired 737-900ER aircraft. Delta also recently agreed to purchase Scimitar Blended Winglets for up to 70 of Delta’s 757-200 aircraft. Both the Split Scimitar Winglets and Scimitar Blended Winglets are upgrades to APB’s ubiquitous Blended Winglets.

Delta has previously purchased and installed APB winglet products on its 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300 and 767-300ER fleets. APB is proud that Delta has, once again, turned to APB’s winglet products across its fleets to deliver savings in jet fuel consumption and gains in fuel efficiency.

Delta aircraft photo gallery (Boeing):

 

Delta Air Lines has made this announcement:

Delta customers ready to travel the globe will soon have more destinations to add to their bucket lists with the launch of two never-before-operated, nonstop routes from Atlanta to Cape Town* and Los Angeles to Tahiti*, both beginning Dec. 17. The airline will also add nonstop service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv* beginning next May.

With the addition of service to Cape Town from Atlanta, the largest airline hub in the world, Delta will expand on its leading position serving Africa, providing 10 times weekly service to South Africa specifically, via Cape Town and Johannesburg. The launch of additional Tel Aviv service brings the total of weekly Delta flights to Tel Aviv to 13, from three U.S. hubs – Atlanta, Boston and New York-JFK.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

ATLANTA – CAPE TOWN (CPT)

Will operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday on the Airbus A350-900

Begins Dec. 17, 2022

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Cape Town International Airport

• Departs ATL at 8:50 p.m.
• Arrives CPT at 6:15 p.m. (next day)

Cape Town International Airport – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Departs CPT at 10:50 p.m.
• Arrives ATL at 8:00 a.m. (next day)

ATLANTA – TEL AVIV (TLV)

Will operate Wednesday, Friday, Sunday on the Airbus A350-900

Begins May 10, 2023 (westbound service begins May 8)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Ben Gurion International Airport

• Departs ATL at 2:00 p.m.
• Arrives TLV at 9:15 a.m. (next day)

Ben Gurion International Airport – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Departs TLV at 11:30 a.m.
• Arrives ATL at 5:55 p.m.

 

LOS ANGELES – TAHITI (PPT)

Will operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday on the Boeing 767-300ER

Begins Dec. 17, 2022

Los Angeles International Airport – Fa’a’ā International Airport

• Departs LAX at 11:10 a.m.
• Arrives PPT at 6:10 p.m.

Fa’a’ā International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

• Departs PPT at 8:10 p.m.
• Arrives LAX at 6:40 a.m. (next day)

 

*Operation of this route is subject to final government approval

In other news, Delta is opening its first Delta Sky Club at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport – the only club there operated by a U.S. airline – a luxurious addition featuring regional specialties as Japan gradually eases pandemic-era restrictions and welcomes business and leisure travelers alike.

Delta aircraft photo gallery (Airbus):