The Delta experience shifted into high gear on March 30. This was the day that all former Northwest frontline employees donned their new Delta uniforms. It truly marked the end of a rich and long legacy of the “Red Tails” but signified the beginning of a new era of a Great Global Airline.
I am very excited to be joining another great legacy airline and am very proud to be wearing the Delta uniform. On the morning of March 30th, our crew gathered in the lobby of the hotel and we all commented on how professional and classy each other looked in our new uniforms. You must understand that the Northwest flight attendants had not seen a new uniform since 1990!
We landed in Minneapolis and the whole airport had been transformed into the Delta brand. I just flew from Honolulu to Seattle and got to experience new boarding music and some of the new food on board the aircraft.
The spring of 2009 has special meaning for me because is represents the new beginning for the people of Northwest and Delta. Spring is a symbol of new life and also a sign of many great things to come!
Scott Schaefer
757 First Officer for 13 years
Detroit
April 9th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I’ve known Scott for many years, share his enthusiasm and know that he will contribute enthusiastically to the long term success of the new Delta Airlines.
Rand Peck
DTW 757 Captain
April 10th, 2009 at 10:38 am
The title of this thread has significant meaning. Trying to bring together two large companies and their work force as one T E A M is nothing short of creating a miracle.
It has always been my opinion that Delta has a special place in the hearts of many passengers but even moreso to it’s employees. Now is the time to show others around the world the newly crafted Delta. By mixing the Southern-style charm with Minnesota-nice and you will find a combination that can not be found by any other airline in America, today.
So, to the Staff of the blended organizations: Please stay positive, lookout for each other and BE PROUD and show the world over that being hospitable is the cornerstone principles of Founder, Mr. C. E. Woolman.
P.S. Sorry if my message sounds like “memory lane” but I felt it on my heart to pass along my thoughts.
NOW, ROCK ON !!
May 26th, 2009 at 12:39 am
While its always good to see people happy with where they work, I am wondering why the NW employee’s are really only making a big deal about how they get new uniforms… seeing how FA’s and Airport people were getting new uniforms at NW anyway?
January 20th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Late arriving to this blog but I’ll echo the words of Scott. I’ve been at Northwest for almost 20 years and although a part of me is sad to say goodbye to the Redtails, I couldn’t be happier to join such an incredible company as Delta. We’re past the initial growing pains and if the public could only see all the work that has gone on behind the scenes, they would be impressed with the professionalism and camaraderie already evident between these two great working groups. It is my humble opinion this merger will become the benchmark by which all future mergers are compared.
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