Delta Air Lines Prioritizes Partnerships, Leveraging Loyalty

Delta anniversary event

Delta Air Lines marked its 100th anniversary at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, with CEO Ed Bastian taking the stage to outline the airline's vision for the future.

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When the Delta brand first emerged, borne out of the world’s first aerial crop-dusting company, the industry was marking a quarter-century of flight. Its predecessor, Huff Daland Dusters, had launched in 1925 to battle the boll weevil in cotton fields. Its assets were acquired in 1928 to form Delta...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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