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From the Delta Archives: ATL “Jet Base” in 1960
You know our aircraft hangars you see from the Atlanta airport runways with the neon “Fly Delta Jets” sign? They’re just one part of an enormous maintenance complex, our Techical Operations Center (TOC), which opened as a new Jet Overhaul Base in December 1960. This photo shows the “Fly Delta Jets” sign being installed on the roof in 1968:
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Want To Give An All Inclusive A Whirl?
The popularity of all-inclusive resorts has skyrocketed in the past five years. They offer programs for everyone including families, couples, and singles. All-inclusives come in all shapes and sizes, from ultra-luxurious mega resorts to quaint, boutique style hotels. But everyone always wants to know…Do they really include EVERYTHING?
Breakfast room service at Secrets SilverSands…that was a [...]
From the Delta Archives: Speeding Snowbirds South in 1946
Vacationers looking for a fast escape from harsh winter weather, celebrated when Delta became the first airline with non-stop Chicago-Miami service on November 1, 1946. For $59 one-way, you could board a big, four-engined Douglas DC-4 aircraft with “44 roomy seats” and fly an average speed of 218 miles per hour. Flight time to the “Sunshine State” was a speedy 6 [...]
By The Numbers: Investing In The Customer Experience
At Delta, we’re always thinking of ways to make your travels with us more consistent and enjoyable. We recently announced an exciting $1 billion investment through mid-2013 that will improve the customer experience in the air and on the ground.
Here’s what you can expect:
90 trans-oceanic aircraft will be updated with full flat-bed seats, adding [...]