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Delta ranked 6th best employer in the world by Forbes

Delta has risen to the top of Forbes’ 2022 list as the World’s Best Employer

In the most recent rankings, which were released this week, Delta has risen to the top of Forbes’ 2022 list as the World’s Best Employer, leading all airlines. The highest-ranking corporation outside of the technology industry, Forbes, ranked Delta as the sixth best place to work in the world.

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Forbes ranks employers in its annual list based on data from independent surveys of 150,000 full-time and part-time workers at major companies from 57 countries. The respondents to the anonymous surveys conducted by market research firm Statista were asked to evaluate their employers on a range of topics such as talent development, economic impact and image, gender equality, and social responsibility.

During the pandemic, Delta delivered unprecedented support to protect employees’ health and well-being. This included administering more than 1 million free COVID tests, protecting pay for those with COVID-19, and executing a vaccination program that resulted in nearly all Delta people being vaccinated without a mandate – all while not furloughing a single employee. Mental well-being support was also expanded for Delta people and their loved ones by offering 12 free sessions per issue, per household member per year.

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Delta also recognizes the role that financial well-being plays in overall health and well-being – that’s why Delta is giving every employee an opportunity to earn a people to improve their financial well-being by offering every employee an opportunity to earn $1,000 when they contribute to an emergency savings account and complete a financial education coaching program.

This year, Delta was also named one of the top 100 companies on Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list and as one of the publication’s Best Workplaces for Women in the US.

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In addition, Delta was honored as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 9^th year in a row, ranking higher on the list than any other airline.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.