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DAL · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 24, 2026

Delta Air Lines Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 24, 2026
Ticker
DAL
Accession
0001308179-26-000346
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Delta Air Lines backs its director slate and standard items. It opposes written consent and cumulative voting proposals.

About Delta Air Lines Inc
Market cap
$52.6B
1Y TSR
+53.5%
3Y TSR
+22.8%
Board grade
C
Sector
Industrials
CEO
Edward H Bastian
Last annual meeting: Jun 18, 2026 · View full Delta Air Lines Inc profile →
Delta Air Lines Inc. - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant Filed by a party other than the Registrant      

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:
  Preliminary Proxy Statement
Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
Definitive Proxy Statement
  Definitive Additional Materials
Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY):
  No fee required
Fee paid previously with preliminary materials
Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11



           

 

 

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
1030 DELTA BLVD.
DEPARTMENT 829
ATLANTA, GA 30354-1989

 

Your Vote Counts!

 

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

 

2026 Annual Meeting
Vote by June 17, 2026 11:59 p.m. EDT. For shares held in a
Plan, vote by June 16, 2026 5:00 p.m. EDT.

 

 
 
 
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You invested in DELTA AIR LINES, INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on June 18, 2026.

 

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to June 4, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

 

For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com
Control #
     

 

Vote Virtually at the Meeting*

 

June 18, 2026
7:30 a.m., EDT

 

Virtually at:
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DAL2026

   

 

* Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.  


Vote at www.ProxyVote.com

 

 

THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 


Voting Items Board
Recommends
1. Election of Nominees for Director:  
1a. Edward H. Bastian For
1b. Christophe Beck For
1c. Maria Black For
1d. Willie CW Chiang For
1e. Greg Creed For
1f. David G. DeWalt For
1g. Leslie D. Hale For
1h. Christopher A. Hazleton For
1i. Michael P. Huerta For
1j. Judith J. McKenna For
1k. Vasant M. Prabhu For
1l. Sergio A. L. Rial For
1m. David S. Taylor For
1n. Kathy N. Waller For
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Delta’s named executive officers. For
3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Delta’s independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026. For
4. A shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent. Against
5. A shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for the election of directors. Against
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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V91140-P46459


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Frequently asked questions

When did Delta Air Lines Inc file this DEFA14A?
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 24, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001308179-26-000346.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Delta Air Lines backs its director slate and standard items. It opposes written consent and cumulative voting proposals. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Delta Air Lines Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Delta Air Lines Inc has filed under CIK 27904, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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