Delta Air Lines to Maintain DEI Programs Despite Corporate Shift
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Delta Air Lines has announced that it will continue its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, diverging from the path taken by many major U.S. corporations.
Former President Donald Trump banned such programs across federal agencies and institutions, eliminating any quotas or promotions based on gender, race, or social class. Several private companies followed suit, including Amazon, Google, McDonald's, Target, Walmart, and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Delta’s Stance on DEI
In an interview with FOX 5 Atlanta, Peter Cater, Delta’s Director of External Relations, reaffirmed the airline’s commitment:
"We are committed because we believe these programs are truly essential to our business. Sustainability is about making our operations more efficient, and in reality, DEI is about talent—our main focus. The difference at Delta is our people."
One of the Few Large Corporations Holding Its Position
Delta remains one of the few major companies, alongside retailer Costco, that has declared it will not alter its DEI policies following Trump’s return to the White House. However, unlike Costco, Delta maintains active contracts with the U.S. government through the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program, according to our partner media outlet AEROIN.
Delta’s Role in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)
The CRAF is a fleet of civilian aircraft that the U.S. government can deploy when needed. The size and specific aircraft involved are predetermined in agreements between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and participating airlines. Participation in the program is voluntary, with the government ensuring full reimbursement for all operations.
Historically, the CRAF has been activated for troop mobilizations during major military operations and the evacuation of U.S. personnel abroad in crisis situations.
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