Why Does Delta Air Lines Own Equity In Air France–KLM & Virgin Atlantic?

Delta Air Lines is one of the largest and most financially successful airlines on the planet. The carrier has long operated flights to dozens of global destinations out of hubs across the United States. A full-service legacy carrier mostly focused on operating nonstop flights catering to business travelers, Delta Air Lines has continued to develop a reputation as a leading premium carrier. Leveraging its dynamic loyalty program and premium offerings, the airline has been the industry’s leader in terms of revenue generation and profitability over the past few years.