Delta distributes $1.3B profit sharing to global workforce

When people share in the outcome, purpose becomes real

Every so often, a business decision cuts through the noise and reminds us what leadership is supposed to look like. Delta Air Lines’ decision last month to share $1.3 billion in profits directly with employees was one of those moments. Airlines do not succeed because of branding, optimized routes or sophisticated pricing models alone. They succeed because human beings show up every day in complex, stressful, unpredictable environments and make t…

Delta distributes $1.3B profit sharing to global workforce

Delta Air Lines announced that it distributed $1.3 billion to employees on February 13, 2026 as part of its annual profit-sharing program. The payout represents 8.9% of workers’ eligible annual earnings or roughly four weeks of additional pay The payout, which coincided  with Valentine’s Day as has become tradition for the Atlanta-based carrier, ranks among the five largest in Delta’s history. The airline said the amount exceeds the combined pro…