This text provides an extensive Wikipedia overview of Delta Air Lines, Inc., covering its history, operations, and corporate affairs. Key sections detail the airline’s formation starting as a crop-dusting service and its eventual growth through major acquisitions like Northwest Airlines. The source also comprehensively outlines Delta's extensive domestic and international network, highlighting its nine main hubs, most notably Atlanta, and its participation in the SkyTeam alliance and various codeshare agreements. Furthermore, the information includes specifics on its fleet size and composition, a breakdown of its premium and economy cabin classes, a look at the SkyMiles reward program and Sky Club lounges, and a summary of recent controversies, accidents, and litigation, particularly the 2024 CrowdStrike outage and jet fuel dumping over Los Angeles. Finally, a table presents business trends and financial data from 2005 to 2024.