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Georgia House recognizes Delta Air Lines’ centennial; CEO Ed Bastian speaks
Summary
The Georgia House read a resolution honoring Delta Air Lines’ 100th anniversary and heard brief remarks from Delta CEO Ed Bastian highlighting the carrier’s ties to the state and restored service to regional airports.
The Georgia House read House Resolution 415 on March 3 recognizing Delta Air Lines on its centennial anniversary and invited company leaders and guests to the chamber.
Representative Matt Hatchett introduced Delta’s delegation and highlighted the company’s long connection to Atlanta and Georgia. Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer, addressed the House and thanked members for the recognition. Bastian noted Delta’s founding as a crop-dusting company in 1925, its establishment of Atlanta as headquarters in 1941, and the airline’s workforce in the state. He said Delta has restored flying to pre-pandemic levels and resumed service to rural and regional airports across Georgia.
Hatchett and other members praised Delta’s economic role in the state and presented the company representatives to the chamber. The session included brief recognition of long-serving employees and applause for the company’s contributions.
The reading of the resolution and company remarks were ceremonial; no legislative changes were proposed during the presentation.
