# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000027904
**File Stem:** 0001683168-25-009232
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 9619
**Document Hash:** e378f17001b43ca630f54789c5a955d7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001683168-25-009232.hdr.sgml**: 20251217

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001683168-25-009232

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251211

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251217

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251217

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000027904
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 580218548
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-05424
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251579519

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTL AIRPORT
- **STREET 2:** 1030 DELTA BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30354-1989
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4047152600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1030 DELTA BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** DEPT 981
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30354

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DELTA AIR LINES INC /DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DELTA AIR CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19660908

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 8-K

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

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <u>December 11, 2025</u>

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<u>Delaware</u>   <u>001-05424</u>   <u>58-0218548</u> <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

<u>P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, Georgia 30320-6001</u>

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: <u>(404) 715-2600</u>

Registrant's Web site address: <u>www.delta.com</u>

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share DAL | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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(b) Delta Air Lines, Inc. ("Delta") today announced that Glen W. Hauenstein, Delta's President, has notified Delta of his decision to retire from the company, effective February 28, 2026. A copy of Delta's News Hub story announcing Mr. Hauenstein's retirement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 [Delta News Hub Story titled "Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire after storied career"](delta_ex9901.htm) <br>Exhibit 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | DELTA AIR LINES, INC. |
| By: | <u>/s/ Peter W. Carter</u> |
|  | Peter W. Carter |
|  | Executive Vice President – Chief External Affairs Officer |

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Date: December 17, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**<u>Delta News Hub Story</u>**

**Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire after storied career**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· *Hauenstein pioneered the transformation of Delta's global network, pricing and premium strategy over two decades* 

 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· *Joe Esposito, 35-year Delta veteran, named E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty* 

In a memo to Delta people, Ed announced that Glen Hauenstein, Delta's president, will retire on Feb. 28, after a career of extraordinary leadership and service to Delta and the industry.

With Glen's retirement, Joe Esposito will become Delta's new E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty, Ed said.

"Glen's vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we are today," Ed said in his memo. Glen and his teams have been central to building our global network, driving our revenue premium, and establishing Delta as the top choice for travelers seeking premium experiences. "I could not have asked for a better co-pilot to help lead Delta in becoming the best performing airline in the world," Ed said.

Glen will continue to serve as a strategic advisor through the end of next year, Ed said.

Since joining Delta in 2005, Glen led the team that transformed our network from a primarily domestic operation to a global footprint that connects the world. Thanks to his leadership, Delta today flies to six continents, with extended reach through an array of joint venture partnerships with world-class international carriers including Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM, Latam, Aeromexico, Korean Air and others.

Glen was critical to building the highly experienced commercial teams that developed Delta's revenue premium compared to our competitors, enabling us to achieve consistent profitability from year to year. And Glen helped drive the long-term strategy positioning Delta as the industry's No. 1 carrier for premium travel experiences.

"Most importantly, Glen has always recognized that the dedication and commitment of Delta's 100,000 people worldwide are what sets us apart," Ed said. "His impact on Delta, and the industry overall, cannot be overstated."

Glen brought significant airline experience to his role. Prior to joining Delta, his roles included Vice General Director for Alitalia and Senior Vice President for Continental Airlines. He is a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the people and customers of Delta over the past two decades," Glen said. "I want to thank my team members, colleagues, and the entire Delta family for their support and dedication to our shared goal of building the world's greatest airline. I'm excited to see us embark into our next century under Joe's leadership."

Joe has spent much of his 35-year Delta career alongside Glen, developing and leading teams that have built our revenue premium and world-class global network.

"No one is better positioned to lead these critical functions as we move into Delta's second century of flight," Ed said.

Joe began his career at Delta in 1990 in Airport Customer Service in Orlando. In 1995, he moved to Atlanta to work in Strategic Planning and later joined Network Planning as an analyst. While in Network Planning, he held various positions with increasing levels of responsibility including Director – International and Managing Director – Network and Schedule Planning. He led the department as S.V.P. – Network Planning, and today serves as Delta's S.V.P. – Network Planning, Pricing and Revenue Management.

"Glen leaves behind a powerful legacy of innovation and bold thinking that has transformed our industry," Joe said. "It's been a tremendous privilege to work alongside him for the past 20 years, and I'm humbled and inspired to lead the outstanding teams he developed as we envision the Delta of the next 100 years."

With these changes, Steve Sear, E.V.P. – Global Sales & Distribution, Dwight James, S.V.P. – Customer Engagement & Loyalty, Paul Baldoni, S.V.P. – Network Planning, Roberto Ioriatti, S.V.P. – International Pricing and Revenue Management, and Ashley Droske Westphal, V.P. – Domestic Pricing and Revenue Management, will report to Joe.

In addition, Eric Phillips, S.V.P. and Chief Digital Officer, will report to Rahul Samant, E.V.P. and Chief Information Officer. Holden Shannon, S.V.P. – Corporate Real Estate, will now report to Peter Carter, Chief External Affairs Officer.