Commemorating the centennial of Delta Air Lines.
H. Res. 226 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Delta Air Lines for commemorating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Introduced in the 119th Congress, it notes Delta’s historical origins as Huff Daland Dusters (founded 1925) and its evolution into Delta Air Service with its first flights a few years later. The resolution emphasizes Delta’s current scale—about 100,000 employees, up to 5,000 daily flights, and more than 200 million travelers annually—and highlights its national and global reach, including hubs across many states and six continents with hundreds of destinations. It also points to Delta’s community involvement and recent accolades (e.g., on-time performance and various rankings) as evidence of its role in connecting people and supporting the U.S. economy. The bill is purely ceremonial and does not create policy, authorize spending, or impose requirements. Potential impact is largely symbolic: it publicly honors a major U.S. employer and transportation provider, underscores Delta’s historic and ongoing role in the economy and in communities, and may serve educational or commemorative purposes. There are no regulatory changes or funding provisions attached.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes Delta Air Lines for reaching its 100th anniversary on March 2, 2025, making it the first U.S. airline to reach a centennial milestone.
- 2Documents Delta’s origins as Huff Daland Dusters (1925), the world’s first aerial crop-dusting company, and notes the later formation of Delta Air Service with its early flights.
- 3Highlights Delta’s current scope: about 100,000 employees, up to 5,000 daily flights, and serving more than 200,000,000 travelers per year.
- 4Describes Delta’s broad network, including hubs across Georgia and other states, connections to more than 290 destinations on six continents, and its role in linking people and supporting the U.S. economy.
- 5Cites Delta’s community partnership and 2025 recognitions (e.g., Cirium on-time ranking, Wall Street Journal ranking, Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Airline,” Time’s “World’s Best Companies” list) as evidence of its ongoing impact and reputation.