Delta unveils centennial-themed aircraft trading cards for anniversary

Ryan Gumm, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Delta Air Lines, noted that millions of trading cards have been distributed over the past two decades. "This simple yet impactful interaction between our pilots and customers elevates and enriches the flight experience – and has created meaningful connections and memorable moments along the way."

Starting in April, passengers can purchase a physical gift card on Delta's website for a commemorative gift set containing two limited Centennial livery trading cards. "This set is the only other way to access these two special edition cards besides requesting them from your pilot while traveling and supplies last," added Delta Air Lines.

The airline released its first trading cards in 2003 with the McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Since then, it has expanded to include 68 unique cards.

Delta marked its centennial on March 2. Originally incorporated as Huff Daland Dusters for mail transport in the US, it celebrated with a gala unveiling an A321neo in Centennial livery on March 15. "Delta's Centennial livery honors a century of innovation, resilience and the people who built Delta into the airline it is today."

Throughout this year-long celebration, Delta also launched 'Sky Hopper,' a retro-style game available via Delta Sync WiFi. CEO Ed Bastian delivered a keynote speech at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

On March 26, Delta announced that its Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will reopen on April 7 after refurbishment.