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A Delta ground crew member signaling an airplane with red wands.
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Safety Overview

Without safety, nothing else matters.

Taking care of people first means making sure they are safe. Safety, operational reliability and customer service have been Delta’s foundation for 100 years. In 1928, our first logo said it plainly: speed, safety, comfort. That commitment to putting safety first, running the best operation in the industry and caring for our customers, collegues, service providers, and the communities we serve continues today. As part of our “Safety First, Always” policy, safe working conditions and behaviors are a nonnegotiable principle for all Delta people.

Delta Air Service logo from 1929 featuring a profile view of the winged head of Mercury, the Roman god of travel and commerce, inside a red triangle with a black border. The words 'SPEED', 'SAFETY', and 'COMFORT' are written inside the border.

Safe, consistent operational excellence is the bedrock of Delta’s growth and core to our 100-year brand promise.”

John Laughter Executive Vice President and Chief of Operations