Delta Air Lines’ Elite Services team is providing an exclusive and unforgettable experience for eligible passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As part of their long-standing partnership with Porsche, the airline’s Elite Services team typically ferries fortunate travelers in a Porsche Cayenne to their connecting flights. However, for a limited time, passengers will have the chance to be chauffeured in the rare and iconic Porsche 918 Spyder, one of the world’s most prized creations.
With only 918 of these hybrid-powered supercars ever manufactured globally, the appearance of the Porsche 918 Spyder at the airport is a testament to Delta and Porsche’s 12 years of collaboration. In celebration of their fruitful partnership and the renewal of their commitment, Porsche has loaned a pre-production prototype from its corporate collection to Delta’s Elite Services team for two weeks.
Members of the Elite Services team, Dan Lavker and Anthony Grant, are responsible for providing premium experiences to passengers traveling through Atlanta Airport. Their “surprise and delight” method involves selecting lucky passengers from daily flight lists and offering them a ride in the Porsche Cayenne to their next flight. The surprise comes when passengers deplane and find a member of the Elite Services team with their name on a sign, ready to whisk them away to their connecting flight in style.
Now, with the addition of the Porsche 918 Spyder to their fleet of luxury vehicles, the “surprise and delight” experience has reached new heights. Passengers who have the opportunity to ride in this rare supercar are overwhelmed by the gesture, making their journey even more memorable.
The appearance of the Porsche 918 Spyder also aligns with both companies’ commitment to a more sustainable future. As a hybrid car, the Porsche 918 Spyder operates on electric power, contributing to Delta Air Lines’ vision of a greener and more environmentally friendly aviation industry. The car’s presence on the apron of Atlanta Airport, alongside Delta’s growing fleet of electric Ground Service Equipment, showcases the shared values of Delta and Porsche towards sustainability.
While the Porsche 918 Spyder will only be at Atlanta Airport for a short time, the Elite Services team is excited to “surprise and delight” more passengers every day during its visit. There are hints that the supercar may make an appearance at another hub later in the year, adding to the excitement for passengers flying with Delta. As Delta Air Lines and Porsche celebrate 12 years of successful collaboration and look forward to many more, passengers can look forward to the possibility of more extraordinary experiences in the future.