Delta Air Lines accelerates to a sustainable future

Delta Air Lines has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, focusing on three main pillars:

Fleet renewal
The airline continues to invest in state-of-the-art aircraft to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality flight experiences, with a focus on fuel efficiency. Delta is partnering with manufacturers like Airbus to purchase more efficient airplanes in the near term, and with innovators like JetZero to develop aircraft of the future.

Optimize operations
Delta is committed to implementing operational changes to save fuel, focusing on cost savings and emissions reduction. Through its Carbon Council, the company has taken initiatives such as reducing weight on board, improving landing procedures, optimizing aircraft speed and routes, and reducing the use of the auxiliary power unit. In 2024, these initiatives saved 44 million gallons of jet fuel, saving more than $100 million.

Promotion of sustainable fuels
Delta promotes and adopts sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions. The airline works with industry partners to increase the availability and use of SAF, thus contributing to a significant reduction in the environmental impact of flights.