In the summer of 1979, Delta Airlines opened a new chapter in aviation history with its first flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt. Today, 45 years later, Delta has established itself as one of the most important transatlantic airlines, having carried more than 21 million passengers between Germany and the United States. Looking back at this exciting development not only shows the change in the aviation industry, but also the close ties between Frankfurt and the USA through Delta Airlines. When Delta Airlines began its first flights to Frankfurt in 1979, it marked a milestone for the airline, which had already established a broad network in the USA. Flight operations began with a three-engine L-1011 TriStar, which offered space for 241 passengers in three classes. Today, it is the most modern Airbus A330-200, which offers travelers an optimized travel experience in four different classes - Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. The connection between Frankfurt and the USA has expanded considerably over the years. What once began with four weekly flights has grown into a network of 46 weekly flights from four German cities – Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Delta is proud to consider Germany one of its most important transatlantic markets and has continuously expanded its presence to meet the needs of passengers. A former hub and global partnerships Between 1991 and 1997, Frankfurt was even a hub for Delta Airlines after the airline took over Pan Am’s nonstop network. This enabled connections to a