Atlanta Carrier Payouts Workers Amid Strong Financial Recovery

Delta Air Lines distributed $1.3 billion to employees on February 13, 2026 as part of its annual profit-sharing program. This payout represents 8.9% of workers’ eligible annual earnings and ranks among the five largest in Delta’s history. CEO Ed Bastian noted that the company has distributed over $11 billion directly to employees since 2015. The airline said the amount exceeds the combined profit-sharing distributions of all other US airlines.