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Employees Celebrate Another Merger Milestone

January 30th marked another significant milestone in our merger and to mark the occasion we gathered at LAX with the crew and some very special customers for the last “official” NW departure.

Employees & their families fly on NW #2470

NW 2470 departed for LAS (on time I might add) with a crew of five and about 20 reservations and technology department employees (some accompanied by family members) who purchased tickets well in advance and traveled from around the system to be there. It was pretty impressive that this group of dedicated employees didn’t even stay to enjoy LAS — most boarded red-eyes to get back home! A certificate to commemorate flight 2470, designed by one of our flight attendants, was handed out to the employees and crew and many passed theirs along for autographs. Cameras were flashing, folks were cheering and two cakes were consumed as we boarded. I was so happy to be part of the celebration.

The crew of flight 2470

Joanne Smith, Senior Vice President

In-Flight Service

Delta Museum’s Aircraft History Now Live!

Check out the new, expanded Aircraft section of the Delta Museum’s website! All pages are now live, and full of aircraft history from the Delta Archives. You can learn about each type of plane Delta has flown:  view unique photos, original documents, and links to video and related websites.

Shown here, Delta Douglas DC-10 (N603DA) on a rainy night in Atlanta in the early 1970s.

Thank you for your earlier comments & suggestions! We are working on incorporating them. Keep sharing your ideas & let me know if you see anything that needs a fact check.

Enjoy!

Marie Force

Archives Manager

Latest “Cubicle Travel Tips” from Delta Vacations

How do you travel for a full week in one carry on? We’ll show you how in this edition of Cubicle Travel Tips, plus other useful travel information you need before you pack.

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Do you have other useful travel tips? Share them below or tweet them @deltablog.

Sean C, Delta Vacations

Always a Tiger…

Last Thursday, the Delta team in Detroit enjoyed an amazing afternoon with members of the Detroit Tigers when they stopped by DTW to mingle with more than 135 employees and customers as part of their Winter Caravan.

The Winter Caravan takes Tigers players, coaches, and broadcasters across the region for two days as they visit with fans. Delta is the official airline of the Tigers and the DTW visit was one of their first stops.

During the almost two-hour visit, Tigers players helped DTW staff make boarding announcements and scanned boarding passes for customers as they helped board flights to Seattle and Kansas City, Mo. Players also visited with employees in break rooms, and toured the DTW Hub Control Center, operations tower, and toured the cockpit of a Boeing 747.

The event wrapped with the Tigers hosting a rally with more than 100 Delta employees, who chatted with the players.

Get a peek into our day by checking out the video below!

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Detroit Tigers Caravan on YouTube

Roger H., DTW

Director – Airport Services

Spring Break Vacations

Now is the perfect time to escape winter and head to the beach! Some of the best spring break destinations are Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Mexico, where you can find all sorts of adventures and activities. But what are the most fun things to do? I first took a look at the top 10 places to go on a sunny beach vacation, and then put together the coolest things to do in these places. If you are looking for spring break fun, check out these travel tips for these top 10 popular vacation spots in Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Mexico. And, as you are planning your spring break vacation, consider these places and activities.

Montego-Bay, Jamaica

1. Ocho Rios, Jamaica- Be sure to visit Dunn’s River Falls, a 600-foot waterfall. You can climb the falls in a human chain (led by guides), and stop at the “massage parlor” for some falling water therapy. And if you like Bob Marley, you can write him a chalk message at the mausoleum in Nine Mile. Check out the Harmony Hall art gallery to find a one-of-a-kind memento of your trip to Jamaica—you’ll find lots of handmade Jamaican crafts and art.

2. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - The real beauty of Grand Cayman is underwater where there are more kinds of fish than you’ve ever seen. It is one of the world’s favorite scuba diving and snorkeling spots. If you don’t like to or you can’t dive, you can still see the awesome marine life from the windows of a submarine.

3. Cozumel, Mexico This is another underwater paradise for you divers and snorkelers, with lots of coral reefs to explore. Charter a fishing boat if you want to try and catch sailfish, swordfish, and marlin. I caught a marlin in Mexico! In San Miguel you can shop or chill at a waterfront cafe. There are also several small Mayan ruins to visit on Cozumel.

4. Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico - Watersports rule here. Golfers, be sure to play a round at the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course. Zihuatanejo (Zee-whah-tah-nay-ho) is a laid-back fishing town, with lots of handmade crafts, an open-air market, and restaurants.

5. Los Cabos, Mexico- Ahhhh, Cabo! San Jose del Cabo, a 200-year-old town, is very traditional Old Mexico. Cabo San Lucas is modern and full of action. The two towns are connected by “The Corridor”, where you will find some of Baja Mexico’s most beautiful beaches. Like Mexico sunsets? Take an evening cruise aboard Cabo Rey.

6. Isla Mujeres, Mexico– Isla Mujeres is a relaxing little island. Take a sail on the Sea Passion catamaran – a friendly crew will guide you to some fun snorkeling locales where you will find a private beach and enjoy the open bar (domestic brands) surrounded by a tropical environment.

7. Liberia, Costa Rica- This is where you go for adventure! Take the canopy tour, visit the many different hot springs, see the rainforest, and meet the wildlife!

8. Big Island (Hilo & Kona), Hawaii- You can see not one but 2 active volcanoes at Volcanoes National Park, and if you’re lucky you’ll see lava flowing into the ocean from Kilauea. For tamer sightseeing, visit Hulihee Palace, King Kalakaua’s summer palace (now a museum). Sample Kona coffee and macadamia nuts where they are all grown, cracked, and canned.

9. Maui, Hawaii - Maui’s has some of the most beautiful, and longest beaches. If you are there in whale watching season, the boat cruise to see them is fun. Plus, you get to see the island from a distance and the view is breathtaking! If you like adventure, you can ride a bike up to Haleakala, a sleeping volcano, and see the ranches and farm life on your way up are really cool. Lahaina is a great place to shop and eat (I had some excellent sushi there). The drive to Hana is really spectacular, but leave enough time, because there are many great places to stop and visit along the way. My all-time favorite place is the bamboo forest, along the old road to Hana.

10. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands- St. Thomas also has great white-sand beaches, and lots of watersports to try. There is also one of the most beautiful harbors in the world on this island. Ritzy restaurants, upscale resorts, lots of nightlife, good golf courses, and duty-free shopping are all fine ways to spend your time. Some people say the best shopping in the Caribbean can be found on St. Thomas.

If you don’t see what you are looking for here, check out more great spring break and vacation destinations.

If you have additional recommendations on things to do in Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Mexico, please let us know about them by commenting to this post or tweet them @deltablog.

Kathy L., Delta Vacations