Delta ranks among TIME’s 100 best companies in America

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The airline placed 98th in the 2026 ranking, based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability

Delta Air Lines has been named one of TIME’s 100 best companies in America for 2026. The carrier ranked 98th overall and was the only commercial airline to secure a place in the top 100.

The ranking recognises companies for their performance across employee satisfaction, financial results and sustainability. For Delta, the result reflects a wider series of workplace and industry awards received in recent years.

Ranking based on three performance pillars

TIME compiled the list in partnership with market research company Statista. A total of 1,000 businesses were assessed according to three main criteria: employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability.

Delta’s 98th-place finish made it the highest-ranked commercial airline on the list and the only carrier represented within the top 100.

The airline said the recognition reflected its people-focused corporate culture and the contribution of its employees to the company’s performance and brand reputation.

Previous recognition from TIME

Delta was also included in TIME’s World’s Best Companies ranking in 2025. The airline placed 148th globally and was the highest-ranked US commercial carrier on that list.

The latest result strengthens Delta’s position among companies recognised for combining business performance with employee engagement and corporate responsibility.

Series of workplace and airline awards

Delta has received several other recent distinctions. The carrier was included in Glassdoor’s list of the 100 best places to work for 2026 and ranked ninth on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list.

The airline was also named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women. In addition, The Points Guy ranked Delta as the leading US airline for the eighth consecutive year.

Delta said the awards shared a common foundation in the commitment of its employees, which continued to support both its position as an employer and its appeal among passengers.