Delta will offer quarantine-free flights from New York-JFK to Milan Malpensa airport starting April 2, 2021, a day after it launches to Rome Fiumicino. The services will enable customers eligible to travel to Italy to avoid the mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival, following a rigorous testing protocol before and after travel.
“A year after air travel stalled to levels not seen in living memory, these COVID-tested, quarantine-free flights provide a real boost to the aviation industry,” said Delta’s Alain Bellemare, E.V.P and President – International. “We are starting to see more global vaccination programs but until they become more widespread, corridor flights like this can help keep our customers and crew safer when they fly.”
Amelia DeLuca will become the new Managing Director of Sustainability
Delta connects the world bringing people together and cultivating appreciation, understanding and respect for the planet and all the people on it. As such, the airline has committed to becoming a leader in building a future that is rooted in equity and sustainability. To help usher in this future, Delta is advancing leaders to bolster its sustainability efforts and actively seek diversity, boldly pursue equity & consciously promote inclusion.
“As a purpose-driven company, this goes beyond doing the right thing,” said Tim Mapes, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, who oversees Delta’s purpose efforts. “It is imperative to our success as a business, for our employees and for the communities where we live, work and serve that we build a future where we value and appreciate each other s differences and that we preserve the planet for generations to come.”
Planning long-term investments in sustainable fuel and carbon sequestration advancements and analyzing role of developing propulsion technologies
Building coalitions and engaging stakeholders to broaden availability of sustainable aviation fuels, including first partnerships with NIKE, Inc. and Deloitte
Delta Air Lines’ audacious commitment to carbon neutrality from March 2020 onward is coming to fruition with swift impact through immediate actions coupled with long-term investments to combat climate change.
“Connecting the world and protecting our environment for future generations cannot be mutually exclusive,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Travelers should not have to choose between seeing the world and saving the world. We must continue to take immediate actions today and can’t wait for future solutions to become a reality. While there are many paths to carbon neutrality, Delta chose to make an impact today and invest in a future where aviation itself becomes cleaner f
Michelle Horn joined Delta Air Lines in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, leading the Corporate Strategy team as the airline recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and builds a roadmap in line with our future vision.
Her key responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, while planning for the uncertainties of our current environment, and driving high-priority initiatives across our divisions to support our success and help ensure Delta leaves the pandemic in a strong leadership position within our industry.
Michelle brought two decades of experience to Delta after serving as a Partner at McKinsey, working on strategies for clients as well as working in the center of McKinsey s own client service transformation across the globe.