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Celebrate the Return of Mad Men – Enter the Jet Set Sweeps!
Since AMC’s Mad Men flew (and I use the word flew literally as it has had a consistent presence on our in-flight entertainment) on to the scene three years ago, we’ve been obsessed with the show. Delicious drama, a glimpse into a different world and time, humor, wit all wrapped together with sophistication and sex?—Love it.
As the relationship between Delta and Mad Men grew through seasons 2 and 3 it became obvious that not only did we love all things Mad Men—all of you (our customers) did as well.
Through our Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce-like wheeling and dealing to secure more great episodes for our in-flight catalogue, it became obvious that through this mutual love affair between Mad Men and Delta a love child that would benefit you, our customers should be born—voila the Mad Men Jet Set Sweepstakes!
We can’t help our customers love or look like the characters of Mad Men, but we can help you travel Mad Men style—style worthy of passionate whirlwind vacation or chicly sophisticated getaway. Here’s the best part: You get to choose which Mad Men Jet Set matches your style: New York or LA.
Now through August 2nd we’re giving you a chance to win your choice of a vacation including airfare on Delta Air Lines and hotel accommodations for you and your guest!
Jump over to madjetsetsweeps.com now for more details and enter for your chance to win.
Oh—and if you haven’t been hooked already, be sure to tune in Sunday, July 25 for the Season 4 premiere of AMC’s Mad Men. There’s a reason for all of the hype and back-to-back Emmy’s®. The show is amazing.
Hope you’re having a great summer!
Chris B.
Sr. Product Manager
In-Flight Entertainment
Full Throttle Fun…The Music of Delta Pride
World-renowned DJ Manny Lehman teamed up with our audio provider, DMI, to host an exclusive collection of hot dance mixes on the Delta Pride channel, now playing on Delta flights worldwide.
Lehman is a top circuit party headlining DJ & producer and has produced Billboard-charting remixes from Lady Gaga, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cher and many more.
The Pride compilation can also be heard the weekend of June 26 – booming from during Pride parades in New York City and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Delta is proud to be a Gold sponsor and official airline of Heritage of Pride in New York City, and the official airline of Twin Cities Pride and Atlanta Pride.
Here’s the track list:
- “Louboutins” by Jennifer Lopez
- “For Your Entertainment” by Adam Lambert
- “The Power of Music” by Kristine W.
- “Acapella” by Kelis
- “Heartbreak On Vinyl” by Blake Lewis
- “Was It Ever Love” by Richard Scotti
- “You Are” by Frenchie Davis
- “Energetic” by BoA
- “Party Round The World” by Jason Dottley
- “Drama Queen” by Simone Denny
Chris B.
Sr. Product Manager – In-flight Entertainment
Wi-Fi: The 500
It’s been a while since the last Wi-Fi update but this one’s a big ‘ol juicy one…let’s call it WI-FI: THE 500. That’s right…this week marks the 500th Wi-Fi installation, a really impressive feat on the part of Delta TechOps, Aircell/Gogo and the installation teams. Since our first installation in December 2008, we’ve been averaging one install about every 1.5 days.
In addition to the 500 installed aircraft, we also have 32 installations that have been partially completed but they’ll require some additional engineering work to find alternate locations for the antennas. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) amendments are in work and these planes will be routed back for the second phase of installation upon STC issuance. Our Engineering teams are targeting a date later in the summer for the start of the completion line due to FAA approval time and cable lead times.
Questions? Send ‘em my way. I have answers!
Hope you’re enjoying the Wi-Fi!
FLEET DEETS:
A319: 49 of 49 (100%)
A320: 64 of 69 (94%)
DC9-50: 9 of 34 (25%)
MD88: 117 of 117 (100%)
MD90: 17 of 17 (100%)
B737-700: 10 of 10 (100%)
B737-800: 71 of 71 (100%)
B757-200: 120 of 123 (98%)
B757-200 ETOPS: 17 of 17 (100%)
B757-300: 16 of 16 (100%)
B767-300: 10 of 10 (100%)
SCOPE ADDITIONS (increasing the total to more than 550 Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft):
MD90: +12 (new deliveries)
B737-800: +2 (new deliveries)
B757-200: +7 (returning from storage)
B767-300: +4 (adding the domestic ETOPS birds)
Chris B.
Sr. Product Manager, In-flight Entertainment
South by Southwest…and 35,000′ Up.
Last month, our audio partner, DMI Music & Media Networks, traveled down to Austin, TX for the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) music festival. SXSW is one of the largest music festivals in the United States, with more than 2,000 performers playing in more than 90 venues around downtown Austin over four days, in March.
Along with sampling the local BBQ, DMI interviewed many great artists such as Suzanne Vega, Sum 41, Matt Pond, Diane Birch, Dawes, Peter Wolf Crier and more to secure exclusive entertainment content for Delta’s broadcast channels.
You’ll be able to hear the exclusive artist interviews plus their music on Delta beginning in July/Aug. Check Sky magazine’s Tunes playlists for details. And let us know what you think!
Chris B.
Sr. Product Manager, In-flight Entertainment
Did you know that airplanes have that “new car” smell?
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Believe it or not, airplanes have that “new car” smell. If you don’t believe me, just ask any of the more than 80 employees that accompanied Delta’s newest Boeing 777-200LR from the factory in Seattle to the company’s headquarters in Atlanta last Thursday. Delta CEO Richard Anderson joined employees for the delivery events.
The employees are all members of Delta’s annual Chairman’s Club, which honors 100 peer-nominated employees for consistently demonstrating dedication and determination to the highest standards of service to customers, fellow employees and the communities Delta serves worldwide each year. While not a Chairman’s Club member, I had the honor of attending the event as a reporter for Delta’s internal employee communications publications.
The festivities kicked off on Wednesday with employees receiving a VIP tour of Boeing’s factory and Future of Flight Museum. While some guests then opted to hit the gift shop. others group stood atop a hill near the factory’s runway and clapped, cheered, and cried as they saw Delta’s 777-200LR take off for its ferry flight to Seattle International Airport. That evening, we sat down with Boeing and Delta leaders for dinner at Boeing’s Museum of Flight.
Boeing and Delta 777 Dinner
Thursday morning, we wiped the sleep from our eyes and headed to Delta’s hangar at Seattle International Airport. On the bus ride over, attendees swapped flying stories and filled the bus with laughter as a light rain continued to fall over Seattle. After noshing on a light breakfast, we boarded the air stairs, loaded our bags, and strapped in. While the plane featured Delta’s full-flat seats in BusinessElite, everyone sat in economy so that the seats would be available during flight for us to explore.
During the four and a half hour flight back to Atlanta-which felt like just a few minutes- we explored the cabin and dined on a four course meal. Flight attendants gave away prizes to those who answered tough trivia questions posed over the PA (e.g., When was the war of 1812?). We explored the aircraft’s in-seat entertainment system, taking in the latest Oscar-winning movies while munching on Haagen Dazs ice cream sundaes.
The employees on that plane told me they will remember different moments from the event that will stay with them forever. One said for him, it will be the moment the doors to the hangar opened and revealed the mammoth aircraft. Another told me she will remember meeting so many employees that shared a deep passion for Delta and its success. But there is one thing that all participants will surely remember: the smell of the new leather seats and the feel of the brand new aircraft as they boarded the plane for its inaugural flight home.
Shiela Brown & Janice Grant on 777 Delivery
Have you been on the Boeing 777-200LR? Share your experience with us.
Rachel W., Writer, Corporate Communications