Delta Unveils New Centennial Trading Cards

Updated: March 25, 2025, 3:37pm CDT

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Delta’s Centennial Trading Cards
The History of Airline Trading Cards
Final Thoughts

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Delta is turning 100, and as part of its Centennial celebration, the Atlanta-based airline has unveiled a special collection of its popular trading cards.

These new cards feature Delta’s new Centennial colors and branding and are now available for passengers to request on their next Delta flight.

This is a fun (and free) way for passengers to remember their flights and celebrate with the airline. Let’s take a look at the details.

Delta’s Centennial Trading Cards

As of March 25, 2025, more than 5 million new trading cards featuring Delta’s new Centennial colors and branding will be available for pilots to share with passengers.

Airline trading cards have grown in popularity in recent years, although Delta has been in the game for more than 20 years.

Delta Air Lines pilots have handed out millions of trading cards over the past 22 years, with over 3 million distributed in 2024 alone. 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.
Ryan Gumm, senior vice president of flight operations, Delta

Passengers on the following aircraft should ask their pilots if they have any of the limited-edition trading cards:

Airbus A220-300
Boeing 717
Boeing 737-800
Airbus A321neo

Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300
Airbus A330-900
Airbus A350

Depending on the operating carrier, passengers flying on the Bombardier CRJ-900 and Embraer E175 via Delta Connection may also find some of these cards.

Bottom Line:

Delta has special Centennial-themed trading cards available for passengers on select aircraft to celebrate 100 years in business. If you are flying Delta soon, ask for yours!

The History of Airline Trading Cards

Though airlines have been giving trading cards to passengers for decades, the practice has recently taken the internet by storm.

Delta first released trading cards back in 2003 as part of its MD-11 aircraft retirement. Since then, the airline has rolled out 68 unique cards across 7 different series.

Delta first trading card — Delta MD-11 trading card. Image Credit: Delta Air Lines

If you don’t plan to fly Delta anytime soon but want to guarantee your collectible, Delta is offering an additional way to score a trading card.

Beginning in April, customers can choose a commemorative gift set that will feature 2 limited-edition Centennial livery trading cards when they buy a physical Delta gift card at delta.com/giftcards.

Final Thoughts

Delta is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has unveiled a new collection of limited-edition Centennial-themed trading cards. If you want to add one to your collection, be sure to request one from your pilot on your next Delta flight.