Accra, June 16, - Delta Air Lines has climbed to the third position in the prestigious ReturnOnLeadership® (ROL100®) list, compiled by Indiggo in partnership with Fortune. 

This marks a one‑spot rise from its 2024 ranking, solidifying its position as the highest‑ranked airline and the top company within the aviation sector, a press release issued by the Kingdom Concepts Consult  to the Ghana News Agency, in Accra, said Monday. 

The ReturnOnLeadership® index employs AI-driven analysis to evaluate corporate leadership across four essential pillars: connection to purpose, strategic clarity, leadership alignment, and focused action. 

These metrics serve as key indicators of a company’s readiness for sustained success. Delta’s performance notably excelled in the “connection to purpose” component  .

In recognition of the achievement, Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta, remarked:

“For 100 years, Delta leaders have put our values and our people at the forefront of everything we do.

“ … companies that consistently live their values also regularly outperform their competitors. 

“… those values – putting people first, always – will continue to push us forward as we transform travel and connect the world like never before.”  

Delta’s CEO linked the company’s high ROL score to its strong corporate culture and values‑driven leadership.

“Industry observers note that firms occupying top tier positions in the ROL100 list typically enjoy consistent profitability and growth -a trend that underscores the value of strategic leadership in business performance,”  the releasenoted. 

“This accolade complements Delta’s recent string of awards in 2025, including recognition as one of the 50 most community‑minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light, and top placement in APEX’s “Best Global Airline for the Americas” survey .

The ROL100® methodology is an AI-driven text and data analysis on public documents to assess key leadership dimensions.

These comprise purpose, clarity, alignment, and action.

High ROL scores have been linked to longer-term financial outperformance across Fortune 500 companies.

Delta’s strong placement  is an indication of sustained growth and resilience in a competitive global market .

GNA 

Edited by Beatrice Asamani Savage