Delta No. 11 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies
Delta has been recognised by the American global business magazine headquartered in New York City, Fortune, with a No. 11 placement on its Top 50 Most Admired Companies list.
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The company’s strong management and commitment to providing elevated experiences and premium products also secured a No. one ranking out of the eight airlines on the list.
“For 11 years in a row, the Delta team has earned a prominent spot on Fortune’s ranking of Most Admired Companies.”
“This recognition is incredibly well deserved for the world’s greatest team who keeps soaring no matter what challenges they encounter on a daily basis,” the Chief Executive Officer of Delta, Ed Bastian, said in a press statement.
Scores
It said Delta scored 6.57 overall in the rankings; the next-highest score for a U.S. airline was 4.89.
To maintain an elevated level of operational excellence, the statement said Delta people propelled the industry forward with the relentless focus on raising the bar at every stage of the travel journey.
It said, “Delivering safe and reliable service for our customers is what continuously promotes a culture of strong trust and performance. Our people are the reason that Delta is the most awarded airline in the industry.
“This past year, Delta scaled its investments to enhance the premium experience both in the air and on the ground. The airline is carrying out its industry-leading commitment to bringing fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile to its entire global fleet and is introducing Delta Sync seatback, making seatback screens feel more like smart TVs,” the statement said.
It added that Delta also launched multiple Delta Sky Clubs and oversaw major renovations and expansions at hubs including the JFK and LGA, LAX and SLC.
“Delta has well proven its dominance in the industry with multiple recognitions, including Top U.S. Airline by Wall Street Journal, Cirium’s Platinum Award for high timeliness and operational excellence, and placing No. 1 in the Business Travel Magazine survey for the 13th year in a row.
Collaboration
“Fortune collaborated with a management consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, Korn Ferry on this survey of corporate reputations.”
