Delta Air Lines: United States' Leading Legacy Carrier

Delta Air Lines is one of the major airlines in the United States of America, often referred to as Delta. The Carrier is the legacy carrier airline of the United States and operates its services throughout the world via its primary hub based at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Delta Air Lines has nine central hubs, with Atlanta being its most prominent in terms of passenger traffic and the number of departures. However, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is at the top of the world's biggest airports in terms of passenger traffic. It is one of the world's oldest airlines in operation and the founding member of the internationally renowned SkyTeam airline alliance. The Carrier is also classified as the world's second-largest airline in terms of market capitalization, asset value, fleet size, and passenger traffic. Delta Air Lines is a 3-star award-winning airline well-known for its reasonable fares and flawless travel assistance. The Carrier has codeshare agreements with more than 20 airlines throughout the world, such as Air Europa, WestJet, Air France, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, KLM Airways, Etc. Moreover, these codeshare agreements have aided airlines in enhancing their market position and competitive credentials.

Delta Air Lines regularly serves more than 5,400 domestic and international flights on scheduled routes and serves as many as 200 million passengers annually. The airline offers direct flights to over 325 global destinations in 52 countries across six inhabited mainlands from its nine primary hubs. The carrier has built a well-known brand image as the world's leading airline due to its world-class inflight and ground services. Delta Air Lines fleet consists of over 886 modern aircraft, with a combination of wide-body McDonnell Douglas, Airbus and Boeing aircraft. It is the world's largest operator of Boeing 717, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767 aircraft types. Each Delta aircraft features some of the most advanced and fuel-efficient airliners, with an average age of the fleet is 14 years. Indeed, Delta Air Lines offers an exceptional experience to travellers. The carrier fleet features six types of configuration cabins: Delta One (premier business class), Premium Select (Premium Economy), First Class, Delta Comfort+, Main Cabin (Economy Class), and Basic Economy. Since its establishment in 1925, Delta Air Lines has earned numerous noteworthy awards or accolades over the past years.