Stella Awards 2026: Best Airline

With a dedication to the meetings market, the best airline must rise above with robust scheduling options and an expansive network of destinations to make travel a soaring success.

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Gold: Delta Business

Since beginning passenger operations in 1929, Delta Air Lines has steadily grown to become one of the most trusted carriers in all of aviation. The airline and its worldwide alliance partners operate 14,500 to 15,000 flights per day, including a full schedule of business travel, whether for face-to-face events, conventions or incentives. The airline’s portfolio of meeting products gives planners travel discounts, access to self-service tools and a dedicated team of specialists that can take care of ongoing travel needs.

When it comes to corporate meetings, Delta clients automatically receive the better price between their own corporate agreement and the carrier’s corporate meetings discounts. Conference and event discounts are available for professional organizations with 50 or more passengers traveling from multiple cities to one destination, and group travel deals extend to 10 or more passengers traveling together on the same flight.