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Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA

The agreement builds on the airline's existing charter relationship with the WNBA and part of its ongoing focus on women's athletics.

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FILE - A Delta Airlines aircraft makes its approach at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas, in this Monday, June 24, 2019, file photo. Delta Air Lines reported its first quarterly profit since the pandemic devastated the airline industry more than a year ago, as hordes of vacation travelers and money from U.S. taxpayers offset weak corporate and international travel. Delta said Wednesday, July 14, 2021, that it earned $652 million in the second quarter. However, Delta's report shows that airlines still face turbulence as they try to rebound from their worst year ever.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is officially the airline of the WNBA. The agreement builds on the airline's existing charter relationship with the WNBA and part of its ongoing focus on women's athletics.

According to a release, Delta will collaborate with the league as the official airline to produce content that showcases athletes' journeys and provides an "elevated travel experience."

"Delta Air Lines shares the league’s commitment to excellence and innovation and is a dedicated partner in the work to uplift and empower women's sports," said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "As an airline partner of the WNBA, this partnership not only elevates the travel experience for the players but also underscores Delta and the WNBA's shared dedication to enhancing the growth and visibility of women’s sports. With Delta’s support, we are eager to bring the WNBA to new heights and connect with fans in meaningful ways."

Earlier this season, Delta expanded its WNBA charter program relationship as the league introduced a complete charter program for the 2024 season. Under an expanded multi-year agreement, Delta carries all 12 of the league’s teams throughout the regular season and playoffs.

This comes after the airline recently became the official airline for the National Women's Soccer League and Team USA.

Since 2000, Delta has flown for 75 championship teams across many sports leagues, including, most recently, the 2023 WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces.