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Delta Air Lines will distribute $1.3 billion to employees worldwide as part of its 2025 profit-sharing program. This translates to an estimated 8.9% of eligible annual earnings and averaging more than four weeks of extra pay. The announcement marks one of the airline’s largest payouts and continues a long-standing tradition of sharing profits directly with staff.
Profit Sharing Day, held annually on February 13th, serves as a celebration of Delta’s people-first culture and recognizes the workforce’s role in the airline’s financial performance. Under the company’s structure, employees receive 10% of the first $2.5 billion in profits and 20% above that threshold. This year’s total ranks among the top five payouts in Delta history and is expected to exceed the combined profit-sharing of other US airlines.
Since 2022, Delta will have returned nearly $5 billion in profits to its workforce (equivalent to more than 18 weeks of pay) reinforcing the company’s view that investing in employees directly contributes to operational and financial success.
The airline continues to earn recognition as an employer. Delta ranked number 15 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list and placed Number two on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025 list, in addition to receiving top state-level rankings in Georgia, Michigan, and Utah.
Delta’s Chief People Officer, Allison Ausband, said:
The passion and dedication of Delta people carried us through 2025 and will continue to propel us forward. Their unwavering focus on safety and care is what builds trust and a deep loyalty for customers, and continued success for Delta.”
Anthony’s Take: This is great news for Delta employees and well earned. This is a huge amount of profit to share and will be meaningful to all those eligible to earn their share.
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