Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Atlanta, GA United States

  (NYSE: DAL)

Company Description

Just as a delta is a symbol for change in math, Delta Air Lines symbolizes the changing mathematics of the airline industry. Delta became one of the world's largest airlines by traffic after its $2.8 billion acquisition of Northwest Airlines in 2008. Through its regional carriers (including subsidiary Comair), the company serves about 350 destinations in more than 60 countries, and it operates a mainline fleet of 700-plus aircraft, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and cargo operations. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam marketing and code-sharing alliance (airlines extend their networks by selling tickets on one another's flights), which includes carriers Air France, KLM, and Alitalia.