Delta Airlines maintains a deep-rooted tradition of supporting the military community, dating back several decades. This support encompasses a wide range of travel benefits, collaborative partnerships, and community-based initiatives. As a people-centric brand, Delta proudly stands behind military service members and veterans, offering assistance during their travel experiences and beyond.
With a significant portion of Delta’s workforce being veterans, many of whom actively serve in the National Guard or Reserves, the company holds a deep understanding and appreciation for those who serve. For active members of the United States Armed Forces, Delta offers an array of military-specific benefits:
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Early Boarding:
Active-duty U.S. military personnel with proper identification are granted early boarding privileges on all Delta flights, following those requiring additional assistance.–
Complimentary Baggage Allowance:
When traveling on official orders, active-duty service members are entitled to check five bags, each weighing up to 100 pounds, without charge. For leisure travel, they are permitted two bags up to 50 pounds free of charge.–
Pet Travel Allowance:
Military members and U.S. State Department Foreign Service officers can transport their pets as checked baggage for a fee when traveling on active transfer orders.–
Discounted Fares:
Active-duty U.S. service members and their immediate family members are eligible for discounted fares on leisure travel by contacting Delta Reservations. Service members traveling on official orders receive discounted, fixed fares through the U.S. City Pair Program.–
Medical Emergency Support:
Delta provides discounted fares under its Medical Emergency policy for those with a war-injured immediate family member or domestic partner. Bookings can be made through Delta Reservations.–
Delta Vacations Discounts:
Delta Vacations extends a 20% military discount on flight and hotel packages to any of its 300-plus destinations for all U.S. military personnel.–
Holiday Lounge Access:
During the holiday season, active-duty and retired military members and their families are granted access to a dedicated Delta military lounge at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Concourse E.Beyond these travel benefits, Delta’s support for military members and veterans extends to:
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Community Initiatives:
Delta actively collaborates with organizations like the USO, Fisher House Foundation, and American Red Cross to provide support to military families and veterans.–
Hiring Initiatives:
Delta recognizes the valuable skills and experience veterans possess and actively seeks to hire qualified veterans for various roles within the company.–
Commemorative Events:
For the third consecutive year, Delta will honor 60 World War II veterans with a special charter flight to Normandy, France, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. This initiative, in partnership with Best Defense Foundation and Michelin North America, Inc., includes parades, school visits, ceremonies, and the official D-Day Commemoration.Delta’s unwavering commitment to the military community underscores the company’s belief in giving back to those who have served and continue to serve our nation.
