Delta: 100 Years and Climbing commemorates Delta Air Lines\u2019 extraordinary journey from a humble crop-dusting venture in 1925 to one of the world\u2019s leading global carriers. Delta is the first U.S. carrier to turn one hundred years old, and this title highlights how the airline has taken to the skies, broken barriers, and proven what it takes to be the best.<\/p>\n
Authored by New York\u2013based journalist Mark Ellwood, the book explores the airline decade by decade\u2014taking readers on a journey from Delta\u2019s first passenger flight in 1929 and the debut of stewardesses in 1940, to the arrival of the beloved Bisco! cookie in 1986 and the introduction of premium amenities in the 2000s that redefined comfort the skies, like in-flight Wi-Fi and Delta One suites. The evolution of Delta\u2019s fleet, route expansions, and branding milestones are interwoven with personal stories that define each era. Each chapter celebrates the moments and people that shaped Delta\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n
Honoring a century of perseverance, innovation and progress, this coffee table book stands as a tribute to the generations of Delta employees, whose passion has kept the airline soaring. Delta: 100 Years and Climbing is a must-have for collectors, aviation enthusiasts, explorers and armchair travelers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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