Tim Mapes

An in depth look at the history of Delta Airlines over the last 100 years. See how Delta defied the odds at every step to become one of the world's largest air carriers.

In a one-hour feature film, "The Steepest Climb: How Delta Air Lines Navigated the Global Pandemic" offers an inside look at how the airline has overcome some of the most difficult crises in its near 100-year history. From 9/11 to Chapter 11 to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta is no stranger to challenging times. Through a collection of interviews with frontline employees, executives and loyal customers, "The Steepest Climb: How Delta Air Lines Navigated the Global Pandemic", created in partnership with Smartypants Pictures, tells a story of incredible resilience.