UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 001-5424
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DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware58-0218548
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Post Office Box 20706
Atlanta, Georgia30320-6001
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 715-2600

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareDALNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer Non-accelerated filer 
Smaller reporting companyEmerging 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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes No
Number of shares outstanding by each class of common stock, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022:2023:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value - 641,188,362643,418,375 shares outstanding
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Forward Looking Statements
Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, the terms "Delta," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Delta Air Lines, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Form 10-Q (or otherwise made by us or on our behalf) that are not historical facts, including statements about our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or our present expectations. Known material risk factors applicable to Delta are described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 ("Form 10-K"), other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report except as required by law.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (the Company) as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive incomeincome/(loss) and consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three-month and nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021, the2022, condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "condensed consolidated interim financial statements"). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2021,2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the year then ended, and the related notes (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 11, 2022,10, 2023, we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those Consolidated Financial Statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021,2022, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
OctoberJuly 13, 20222023

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Financial Statements

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)(in millions, except share data)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in millions, except share data)June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current Assets:Current Assets:Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$7,023 $7,933 Cash and cash equivalents$2,668 $3,266 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,345 3,386 Short-term investments3,368 3,268 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $24 and $503,097 2,404 
Fuel, expendable parts and supplies inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence of $150 and $1761,473 1,098 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $23 and $23Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $23 and $233,122 3,176 
Fuel, expendable parts and supplies inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence of $126 and $136Fuel, expendable parts and supplies inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence of $126 and $1361,438 1,424 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other1,861 1,119 Prepaid expenses and other2,484 1,877 
Total current assetsTotal current assets14,799 15,940 Total current assets13,080 13,011 
Noncurrent Assets:Noncurrent Assets:Noncurrent Assets:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $19,984 and $18,67131,512 28,749 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $20,655 and $20,370Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $20,655 and $20,37034,092 33,109 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets6,961 7,237 Operating lease right-of-use assets6,834 7,036 
GoodwillGoodwill9,753 9,753 Goodwill9,753 9,753 
Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $900 and $8935,994 6,001 
Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $906 and $902Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $906 and $9025,988 5,992 
Equity investmentsEquity investments1,585 1,712 Equity investments2,389 2,128 
Deferred income taxes, net935 1,294 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets1,057 1,773 Other noncurrent assets1,361 1,259 
Total noncurrent assetsTotal noncurrent assets57,797 56,519 Total noncurrent assets60,417 59,277 
Total assetsTotal assets$72,596 $72,459 Total assets$73,497 $72,288 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of debt and finance leasesCurrent maturities of debt and finance leases$2,031 $1,782 Current maturities of debt and finance leases$2,065 $2,359 
Current maturities of operating leasesCurrent maturities of operating leases738 703 Current maturities of operating leases699 714 
Air traffic liabilityAir traffic liability8,947 6,228 Air traffic liability10,422 8,160 
Accounts payableAccounts payable4,958 4,240 Accounts payable5,114 5,106 
Accrued salaries and related benefitsAccrued salaries and related benefits2,796 2,457 Accrued salaries and related benefits3,340 3,288 
Loyalty program deferred revenueLoyalty program deferred revenue3,478 2,710 Loyalty program deferred revenue3,824 3,434 
Fuel card obligationFuel card obligation1,100 1,100 Fuel card obligation1,100 1,100 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities1,822 1,746 Other accrued liabilities1,918 1,779 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities25,870 20,966 Total current liabilities28,482 25,940 
Noncurrent Liabilities:Noncurrent Liabilities:Noncurrent Liabilities:
Debt and finance leasesDebt and finance leases21,202 25,138 Debt and finance leases18,140 20,671 
Noncurrent air traffic liability150 130 
Pension, postretirement and related benefitsPension, postretirement and related benefits5,470 6,035 Pension, postretirement and related benefits3,669 3,707 
Loyalty program deferred revenueLoyalty program deferred revenue4,382 4,849 Loyalty program deferred revenue4,443 4,448 
Noncurrent operating leasesNoncurrent operating leases6,865 7,056 Noncurrent operating leases6,646 6,866 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities4,067 4,398 Other noncurrent liabilities4,017 4,074 
Total noncurrent liabilitiesTotal noncurrent liabilities42,136 47,606 Total noncurrent liabilities36,915 39,766 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:Stockholders' Equity:Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock at $0.0001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 651,719,217 and 649,720,387
shares issued
— — 
Common stock at $0.0001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 654,572,361 and 651,800,786
shares issued
Common stock at $0.0001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 654,572,361 and 651,800,786
shares issued
— — 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital11,507 11,447 Additional paid-in capital11,578 11,526 
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)342 (148)
Retained earningsRetained earnings2,569 1,170 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(6,946)(7,130)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,709)(5,801)
Treasury stock, at cost, 10,530,855 and 9,752,872 shares(313)(282)
Treasury stock, at cost, 11,153,986 and 10,535,033 sharesTreasury stock, at cost, 11,153,986 and 10,535,033 shares(338)(313)
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity4,590 3,887 Total stockholders' equity8,100 6,582 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equityTotal liabilities and stockholders' equity$72,596 $72,459 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$73,497 $72,288 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive IncomeIncome/(Loss)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)2022202120222021(in millions, except per share data)2023202220232022
Operating Revenue:Operating Revenue:Operating Revenue:
PassengerPassenger$11,464 $7,191 $29,329 $15,278 Passenger$13,205 $10,958 $23,616 $17,865 
CargoCargo240 262 801 728 Cargo172 272 381 561 
OtherOther2,271 1,701 7,017 4,423 Other2,201 2,594 4,340 4,747 
Total operating revenue Total operating revenue13,975 9,154 37,147 20,429 Total operating revenue15,578 13,824 28,337 23,173 
Operating Expense:Operating Expense:Operating Expense:
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs3,050 2,566 8,832 7,096 Salaries and related costs3,692 2,955 7,078 5,782 
Aircraft fuel and related taxesAircraft fuel and related taxes3,318 1,552 8,633 4,056 Aircraft fuel and related taxes2,516 3,223 5,192 5,315 
Ancillary businesses and refineryAncillary businesses and refinery1,349 1,079 4,449 2,724 Ancillary businesses and refinery1,173 1,718 2,298 3,100 
Contracted servicesContracted services881 634 2,425 1,723 Contracted services994 791 2,004 1,544 
Landing fees and other rentsLanding fees and other rents562 524 1,611 1,477 Landing fees and other rents617 546 1,201 1,050 
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairsAircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs614 522 1,199 988 
Passenger commissions and other selling expensesPassenger commissions and other selling expenses651 526 1,152 838 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization538 501 1,554 1,494 Depreciation and amortization573 510 1,137 1,016 
Regional carrier expenseRegional carrier expense528 453 1,547 1,258 Regional carrier expense559 528 1,117 1,018 
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs487 433 1,474 1,014 
Passenger commissions and other selling expenses546 308 1,385 640 
Pilot agreement and related expensesPilot agreement and related expenses— — 864 — 
Passenger servicePassenger service406 226 1,050 520 Passenger service442 369 859 644 
Profit sharingProfit sharing595 54 667 54 
Aircraft rentAircraft rent131 105 380 313 Aircraft rent132 127 264 249 
Profit sharing237 — 291 — 
Government grant recognition— (1,822)— (4,512)
OtherOther486 390 1,325 1,003 Other529 436 1,090 840 
Total operating expenseTotal operating expense12,519 6,949 34,956 18,806 Total operating expense13,087 12,305 26,122 22,438 
Operating IncomeOperating Income1,456 2,205 2,191 1,623 Operating Income2,491 1,519 2,215 735 
Non-Operating Expense:Non-Operating Expense:Non-Operating Expense:
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(248)(314)(791)(1,014)Interest expense, net(203)(269)(430)(543)
Equity method results(49)(8)(102)
Gain/(loss) on investments, netGain/(loss) on investments, net(245)(223)(613)251 Gain/(loss) on investments, net128 (221)251 (368)
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt(34)(183)(100)(266)Loss on extinguishment of debt(29)(41)(50)(66)
Pension and related benefit73 111 218 337 
Pension and related (expense)/benefitPension and related (expense)/benefit(61)73 (122)145 
Miscellaneous, netMiscellaneous, net(44)(15)(103)(36)Miscellaneous, net(9)(28)(52)(70)
Total non-operating expense, netTotal non-operating expense, net(494)(673)(1,397)(830)Total non-operating expense, net(174)(486)(403)(902)
Income Before Income Taxes962 1,532 794 793 
Income/(Loss) Before Income TaxesIncome/(Loss) Before Income Taxes2,317 1,033 1,812 (167)
Income Tax ProvisionIncome Tax Provision(267)(320)(305)(105)Income Tax Provision(490)(298)(348)(38)
Net Income$695 $1,212 $489 $688 
Net Income/(Loss)Net Income/(Loss)$1,827 $735 $1,464 $(205)
Basic Earnings Per Share$1.09 $1.90 $0.77 $1.08 
Diluted Earnings Per Share$1.08 $1.89 $0.76 $1.07 
Basic Earnings/(Loss) Per ShareBasic Earnings/(Loss) Per Share$2.86 $1.15 $2.29 $(0.32)
Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per ShareDiluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share$2.84 $1.15 $2.28 $(0.32)
Comprehensive Income$757 $1,294 $673 $926 
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)Comprehensive Income/(Loss)$1,872 $798 $1,556 $(83)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
Net Cash Provided by Operating ActivitiesNet Cash Provided by Operating Activities$5,175 $2,708 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities$4,843 $4,306 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Property and equipment additions:Property and equipment additions:Property and equipment additions:
Flight equipment, including advance paymentsFlight equipment, including advance payments(2,852)(961)Flight equipment, including advance payments(1,704)(1,879)
Ground property and equipment, including technologyGround property and equipment, including technology(1,314)(1,068)Ground property and equipment, including technology(748)(845)
Purchase of short-term investmentsPurchase of short-term investments(575)(10,799)Purchase of short-term investments(2,011)(474)
Redemption of short-term investmentsRedemption of short-term investments2,584 12,158 Redemption of short-term investments1,961 2,289 
Purchase of equity investmentsPurchase of equity investments(153)— Purchase of equity investments— (100)
Other, netOther, net121 252 Other, net20 108 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(2,189)(418)Net cash used in investing activities(2,482)(901)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term obligations— 1,902 
Payments on debt and finance lease obligationsPayments on debt and finance lease obligations(4,190)(4,685)Payments on debt and finance lease obligations(2,986)(2,395)
Other, netOther, net(40)98 Other, net(24)(27)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(4,230)(2,685)Net cash used in financing activities(3,010)(2,422)
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents(1,244)(395)
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash EquivalentsNet (Decrease)/Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents(649)983 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period8,569 10,055 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period3,473 8,569 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period$7,325 $9,660 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period$2,824 $9,552 
Non-Cash Transactions:Non-Cash Transactions:Non-Cash Transactions:
Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leasesRight-of-use assets acquired under operating leases$144 $324 
Flight and ground equipment acquired under finance leasesFlight and ground equipment acquired under finance leases$84 $873 Flight and ground equipment acquired under finance leases36 81 
Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leases372 536 
Operating leases converted to finance leasesOperating leases converted to finance leases279 31 Operating leases converted to finance leases43 140 
Equity investments and other financingsEquity investments and other financings330 240 Equity investments and other financings— 330 
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total of the same such amounts shown above:
September 30,June 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$7,023 $8,785 Cash and cash equivalents$2,668 $9,221 
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and otherRestricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other149 162 Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other156 154 
Noncurrent assets:Noncurrent assets:Noncurrent assets:
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assetsRestricted cash included in other noncurrent assets153 713 Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets— 177 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalentsTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents$7,325 $9,660 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents$2,824 $9,552 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings / (Accumulated Deficit)Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury StockCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal(in millions, except per share data)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021650 $— $11,447 $(148)$(7,130)10 $(282)$3,887 
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022652 $— $11,526 $1,170 $(5,801)11 $(313)$6,582 
Net lossNet loss— — — (940)— — — (940)Net loss— — — (363)— — — (363)
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 59 — — 59 Other comprehensive income— — — — 47 — — 47 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 15 — — (30)(15)
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 18 — — — (24)(6)
Balance at March 31, 2022652 $— $11,462 $(1,088)$(7,071)11 $(312)$2,991 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 2023654 $— $11,544 $807 $(5,754)11 $(337)$6,260 
Net incomeNet income— — — 735 — — — 735 Net income— — — 1,827 — — — 1,827 
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — (65)— — — (65)
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 63 — — 63 Other comprehensive income— — — — 45 — — 45 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— — 23 — — — (1)22 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 34 — — — (1)33 
Balance at June 30, 2022652 $— $11,485 $(353)$(7,008)11 $(313)$3,811 
Net income— — — 695 — — — 695 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 62 — — 62 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— — 22 — — — — 22 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023655 $— $11,578 $2,569 $(5,709)11 $(338)$8,100 
Balance at September 30, 2022652 $— $11,507 $342 $(6,946)11 $(313)$4,590 
(1)Treasury shares were withheld for payment of taxes, at a weighted average price per share of $39.73 and $36.76 in the March 2023 quarter and June 2023 quarter, respectively.


Common StockAdditional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
(in millions, except per share data)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021650 $— $11,447 $(148)$(7,130)10 $(282)$3,887 
Net loss— — — (940)— — — (940)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 59 — — 59 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 15 — — (30)(15)
Balance at March 31, 2022652 $— $11,462 $(1,088)$(7,071)11 $(312)$2,991 
Net income— — — 735 — — — 735 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 63 — — 63 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— — 23 — — — (1)22 
Balance at June 30, 2022652 $— $11,485 $(353)$(7,008)11 $(313)$3,811 
(1)Treasury shares were withheld for payment of taxes, at a weighted average price per share of $41.00 $38.11 and $30.66$38.11 in the March 2022 quarter and June 2022 quarter and September 2022 quarter, respectively.


Common StockAdditional
Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings / (Accumulated Deficit)Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
(in millions, except per share data)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance at December 31, 2020647 $— $11,259 $(428)$(9,038)$(259)$1,534 
Net loss— — — (1,177)— — — (1,177)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 78 — — 78 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 23 — — (20)
Government grant warrant issuance— — 44 — — — — 44 
Balance at March 31, 2021649 $— $11,326 $(1,605)$(8,960)10 $(279)$482 
Net income— — — 652 — — — 652 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 78 — — 78 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— 28 — — — (1)27 
Government grant warrant issuance— — 42 — — — — 42 
Balance at June 30, 2021650 $— $11,396 $(953)$(8,882)10 $(280)$1,281 
Net income— — — 1,212 — — — 1,212 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 82 — — 82 
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1)
— — 32 — — — (1)31 
Balance at September 30, 2021650 $— $11,428 $259 $(8,800)10 $(281)$2,606 

(1)Treasury shares were withheld for payment of taxes, at a weighted average price per share of $38.35, $46.21 and $43.48 in the March 2021 quarter, June 2021 quarter and September 2021 quarter, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Consistent with these requirements, this Form 10-Q does not include all the information required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Management believes the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented.

Due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recovery, seasonal variations in the demand for air travel, the volatility of aircraft fuel prices and other factors, operating results for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year.

We reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts disclosed are stated before consideration of income taxes.

Recent Accounting Standards

Standards Effective in Future Years

Fair Value of Equity Investments. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-03, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions." Under this standard, a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered in measuring the security's fair value. The standard also requires certain disclosures for equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions. The ASU becomes effective January 1, 2024. Upon adoption, we do not believe it will have a material impact on the valuation of our equity investments; however, we may be required to include additional disclosures to the extent we have material equity investments subject to contractual sale restrictions.

Supplier Finance Program Obligations. In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, "Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50)." This standard requires disclosure of the key terms of outstanding supplier finance programs and a rollforward of the related obligations. The new standard does not affect the recognition, measurement or financial statement presentation of supplier finance program obligations. The ASU becomes effective January 1, 2023, except for the rollforward requirement, which becomes effective January 1, 2024. Upon adoption, we may be required to include additional disclosures to the extent we have material supplier finance program obligations.


NOTE 2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Passenger Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Ticket$10,247 $6,237 $26,005 $13,067 
Loyalty travel awards786 544 2,073 1,213 
Travel-related services431 410 1,251 998 
Total passenger revenue$11,464 $7,191 $29,329 $15,278 
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2023202220232022
Ticket$11,829 $9,773 $21,068 $15,759 
Loyalty travel awards902 744 1,645 1,287 
Travel-related services474 441 903 819 
Passenger revenue$13,205 $10,958 $23,616 $17,865 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Ticket

We recognized approximately $3.9$5.7 billion and $1.8$3.3 billion in passenger revenue during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, that had been recorded in our air traffic liability balance at the beginning of those periods.

In order to provideAs of June 30, 2023, all of our customers more flexibility and time to plan or rebook their travel, we announced in January 2022 that all existing travel credit holders will have until December 31, 2023 to rebook their ticket for travel throughout 2024. Additionally, all Delta customers with upcoming 2022 travel or who purchase a ticket in 2022 will also have the flexibility to rebook their ticket through December 31, 2023, and travel throughout 2024. The air traffic liability classifiedwas recorded as a current asliability. As of September 30,December 31, 2022, represents our estimate of tickets and travel credits to be used within one year. We will continue to monitor our customers' travel behavior and may adjust our estimates in the future.

We estimate the value of tickets that will expire unused (“ticket breakage”) and recognize the related revenue at the scheduled flight date. Our ticket breakage estimates are primarily based on historical experience, ticket contract terms and customers’ travel behavior. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on customer behavior and changes made in ticket validity terms, as well as the elimination of change fees for most tickets, our estimates of revenue that will be recognized from the air traffic liability for unused tickets may varywas $8.3 billion, of which $100 million was included in future periods.other noncurrent liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet ("balance sheet").

Loyalty Travel Awards

Our SkyMiles loyalty program allows customers to earn mileage credits ("miles") by flying on Delta, Delta Connection and other airlines that participate in the loyalty program. Loyalty travel awards revenue is related to the redemption of miles for air travel. Customers can also earn miles through participating companies, such as credit card companies, hotels, car rental agencies and ridesharing companies, who purchase miles from us. Our most significant contract to sell miles relates to our co-brand credit card relationship with American Express. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, total cash sales from marketing agreements related to our loyalty program were $4.1$3.4 billion and $2.9$2.6 billion, respectively, which are allocated to travel and other performance obligations. Loyalty travel awards revenue is related

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Notes to the redemption of miles for air travel.Consolidated Financial Statements

Current Activity of the Loyalty Program. Miles are combined in one homogeneous pool and are not separately identifiable. Therefore, revenue is comprised of miles that were part of the loyalty program deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period as well as miles that were issued during the period. The timing of mile redemptions can vary widely; however, the majority of miles have historically been redeemed within two years of being earned.

The table below presents the activity of the current and noncurrent loyalty program deferred revenue and includes miles earned through travel and miles sold to participating companies, which are primarily through marketing agreements.

Loyalty program activityLoyalty program activityLoyalty program activity
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
Balance at January 1Balance at January 1$7,559 $7,182 Balance at January 1$7,882 $7,559 
Miles earnedMiles earned2,496 1,541 Miles earned2,110 1,558 
Miles redeemed for air travelMiles redeemed for air travel(2,073)(1,213)Miles redeemed for air travel(1,645)(1,287)
Miles redeemed for non-air travel and otherMiles redeemed for non-air travel and other(122)(54)Miles redeemed for non-air travel and other(80)(73)
Balance at September 30$7,860 $7,456 
Balance at June 30Balance at June 30$8,267 $7,757 

Travel-Related Services

Travel-related services are primarily composed of services performed in conjunction with a passenger’s flight and include baggage fees, administrative fees, and on-board sales and administrative fees.sales.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Other Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2022202120222021(in millions)2023202220232022
RefineryRefinery$1,134 $872 $3,835 $2,189 Refinery$965 $1,514 $1,882 $2,700 
Loyalty programLoyalty program655 453 1,877 1,260 Loyalty program774 650 1,500 1,221 
Ancillary businessesAncillary businesses249 215 665 586 Ancillary businesses214 206 445 416 
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous233 161 640 388 Miscellaneous248 224 513 410 
Total other revenue$2,271 $1,701 $7,017 $4,423 
Other revenueOther revenue$2,201 $2,594 $4,340 $4,747 

Refinery. This represents refinery sales to third parties, which are at or near cost; accordingly, the recorded marginparties. See Note 9, "Segments," for more information on these sales is de minimis.revenue recognition within our refinery segment.

Loyalty Program. ThisLoyalty program revenue relates to brand usage by third parties and other performance obligations embedded in miles sold, including redemption of miles for non-air travel and other awards. These revenues are mainly derived from the total cash sales from marketing agreements, discussed above.

Ancillary Businesses. ThisAncillary businesses revenue represents revenues from aircraft maintenance services we provide to third parties and our vacation wholesale operations.

Miscellaneous. ThisMiscellaneous is primarily composed of revenues related to Delta Sky Club lounge access, including access provided to certain American Express cardholders, and codeshare agreements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Revenue by Geographic Region

Operating revenue for the airline segment is recognized in a specific geographic region based on the origin, flight path and destination of each flight segment. A significant portion of the refinery segment's revenues typically consists of fuel sales to support the airline, which is eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The remaining operating revenue for the refinery segment is included in the domestic region. Our passenger and operating revenue by geographic region is summarized in the following tables:

Passenger revenue by geographic regionPassenger revenue by geographic regionPassenger revenue by geographic region
Passenger RevenuePassenger Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2022202120222021(in millions)2023202220232022
DomesticDomestic$8,154 $5,759 $22,035 $12,517 Domestic$8,944 $8,318 $16,538 $13,881 
AtlanticAtlantic2,313 730 4,553 1,160 Atlantic2,803 1,701 4,047 2,240 
Latin AmericaLatin America659 564 2,084 1,313 Latin America926 745 2,058 1,425 
PacificPacific338 138 657 288 Pacific532 194 973 319 
TotalTotal$11,464 $7,191 $29,329 $15,278 Total$13,205 $10,958 $23,616 $17,865 

Operating revenue by geographic regionOperating revenue by geographic regionOperating revenue by geographic region
Operating RevenueOperating Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2022202120222021(in millions)2023202220232022
DomesticDomestic$10,118 $7,311 $28,322 $16,572 Domestic$10,749 $10,655 $20,145 $18,204 
AtlanticAtlantic2,705 954 5,538 1,688 Atlantic3,178 2,057 4,726 2,833 
Latin AmericaLatin America752 653 2,417 1,620 Latin America1,037 854 2,317 1,665 
PacificPacific400 236 870 549 Pacific614 258 1,149 471 
TotalTotal$13,975 $9,154 $37,147 $20,429 Total$15,578 $13,824 $28,337 $23,173 


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Assets/(Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
(in millions)(in millions)September 30,
2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3(in millions)June 30,
2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$4,443 $4,443 $— $— Cash equivalents$1,339 $1,339 $— $— 
Restricted cash equivalentsRestricted cash equivalents302 302 — — Restricted cash equivalents156 156 — — 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,345 75 1,270 — Short-term investments
U.S. Government securitiesU.S. Government securities1,498 205 1,293 — 
Corporate obligationsCorporate obligations1,643 — 1,643 — 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities120 — 120 — 
Other fixed income securitiesOther fixed income securities107 — 107 — 
Long-term investmentsLong-term investments899 767 35 97 Long-term investments1,701 1,536 39 126 
Fuel hedge contractsFuel hedge contracts23 — 23 — Fuel hedge contracts(9)— (9)— 
(in millions)December 31,
2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents$5,450 $5,450 $— $— 
Restricted cash equivalents635 635 — — 
Short-term investments3,386 1,376 2,010 — 
Long-term investments1,459 1,326 36 97 
Fuel hedge contracts(18)— (18)— 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(in millions)December 31,
2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents$2,021 $2,021 $— $— 
Restricted cash equivalents206 206 — — 
Short-term investments
U.S. Government securities1,587 122 1,465 — 
Corporate obligations1,614 — 1,614 — 
Other fixed income securities67 — 67 — 
Long-term investments1,450 1,305 38 107 
Fuel hedge contracts(47)— (47)— 

Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents. Cash equivalents generally consist of money market funds. Restricted cash equivalents generally consist of money market funds, time deposits, commercial paper and negotiable certificates of deposit, which primarily relate to certain self-insurance obligations and airport commitments as well as proceeds from debt issued to finance, among other things, a portion of the construction costs for our new terminal facilities at New York's LaGuardia Airport.commitments. Restricted cash equivalents are recorded in prepaid expenses and other and other noncurrent assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet ("balance sheet").sheet. The fair value of these cash equivalents is based on a market approach using prices generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

Short-Term Investments. Short-term investments consist of U.S. government and agency securities. The fair values of theseour short-term investments are based on a market approach using industry standard valuation techniques that incorporate observable inputs such as quoted market prices, interest rates, benchmark curves, credit ratings of the security and other observable information.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the estimated fair value of our short-term investments was $1.33.4 billion. Of these investments, $711 million$3.1 billion are expected to mature in one year or less, with the remainder maturing by the first halfquarter of 2024.2025. Investments with maturities beyond one year when purchased are classified as short-term investments if they are expected to be available to support our short-term liquidity needs.

Long-Term Investments. Our long-term investments measured at fair value primarily consist of equity investments, which are valued based on market prices or other observable transactions and inputs, and are recorded in equity investments on our balance sheet. Our equity investments in private companies are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as their equity is not traded on a public exchange and our valuations incorporate certain unobservable inputs, including non-public equity issuances and forecasts provided by our investees.issuances. Fair value measurement using unobservable inputs is inherently uncertain, and a change in significant inputs could result in different fair values. See Note 4, "Investments," for further information on our equity investments.

Fuel Hedge Contracts. Our derivative contracts to hedge the financial risk from changing fuel prices are primarily related to inventory at our wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Energy, LLC ("Monroe"). Our fuel hedge portfolio may consist of a combination of options, swaps or futures contracts, most of which have a duration of less than three months. Option and swap contracts are valued under income approaches using option pricing models and discounted cash flow models, respectively, based on data either readily observable in public markets, derived from public markets or provided by counterparties who regularly trade in public markets. Futures contracts and options on futures contracts are traded on a public exchange and valued based on quoted market prices. We recognized gains of $139$12 million and losses of $339$43 million on our fuel hedge contracts in aircraft fuel and related taxes on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive IncomeIncome/(Loss) ("income statement") for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, compared to losses of $22$239 million and $143$478 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively. The losses gainsrecognized during the ninefirst six months ended September 30, 2022of 2023 were composed of $380 million of settlements on contracts, partially offset by $41$39 million of mark-to-market adjustments. Expense from thegains and $4 million of settlement of closedgains on contracts. Gains and losses on settled contracts is offset by higherare reflected within Monroe's operating profits at Monroe from higher pricing.results. See Note 9, "Segments," for further information on our Monroe refinery segment.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS

We have developed strategic relationships with a number of airlines and airline services companies through joint ventures and other forms of cooperation and support, including equity investments. Our equity investments reinforce our commitment to these relationships and generally enhance our ability to offer input to the investee on strategic issues and direction, in some cases through representation on the board of directors.

Fair Value Investments. Changes in the valuation of investments accounted for at fair value are recorded in gain/(loss) on investments, net in our income statement within non-operating expense and are driven by changes in stock prices, foreign currency fluctuations and other valuation techniques for investments in companies without publicly-traded shares.

Equity Method Investments. We record our share of our equity method investees' financial results in our income statement as described in the table below.

Equity investments ownership interest and carrying valueEquity investments ownership interest and carrying valueEquity investments ownership interest and carrying value
Accounting TreatmentOwnership InterestCarrying ValueAccounting TreatmentOwnership InterestCarrying Value
(in millions)(in millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(in millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Air France-KLMAir France-KLMFair Value%%$94 $165 Air France-KLMFair Value%%$138 $97 
China EasternChina EasternFair Value%%158 177 China EasternFair Value%%158 189 
CLEARCLEARFair Value%%189 260 CLEARFair Value%%192 227 
Grupo AeroméxicoGrupo Aeroméxico
Equity Method(1)
20 %51 %424 — Grupo Aeroméxico
Equity Method(1)
20 %20 %417 412 
Hanjin KALHanjin KAL
Fair Value(2)
15 %13 %259 455 Hanjin KAL
Fair Value(2)
15 %15 %354 296 
LATAMLATAMFair Value10 %10 %574 403 
Unifi AviationUnifi Aviation
Equity Method(3)
49 %49 %161 159 Unifi Aviation
Equity Method(3)
49 %49 %168 165 
Wheels UpWheels Up
Fair Value(4)
21 %21 %60 241 Wheels Up
Fair Value(4)
21 %21 %54 
Other investmentsOther investmentsVarious240 255 Other investmentsVarious382 285 
Equity investmentsEquity investments$1,585 $1,712 Equity investments$2,389 $2,128 
(1)Results are included in equity method resultsmiscellaneous, net in our income statement under non-operating expense.
(2)At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we held 14.8% of the outstanding shares (including common and preferred), and 14.9% of the common shares, of Hanjin KAL.
(3)Results are included in contracted services in our income statement as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing services at many of our airport locations.
(4)We elected to account for our investment under the fair value option.

Air France-KLM. During the June 2022 quarter, Air France-KLM ("AFKL") executed a €2.3 billion rights issue, through the issuance of 1.9 billion new AFKL shares. We participated in the rights issue on a cash neutral basis by subscribing to approximately 36 million new AFKL shares using the proceeds from the sale of part of our rights to a third party. The net impact of these transactions reduced our ownership interest to approximately 3% and the change in the fair value of our investment in AFKL is recorded in gain/(loss) on investments, net in our income statement within non-operating expense.

Grupo Aeroméxico. In the March 2022 quarter, Grupo Aeroméxico ("Aeroméxico") emerged from its voluntary proceedings to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code ("bankruptcy process"). At the conclusion of the bankruptcy process, Aeroméxico's previously outstanding capital stock was consolidated and exchanged for less than 0.01% of new capital stock, which effectively eliminated our historical 51% ownership stake. Upon emergence, Delta received a 20% equity stake in the newly restructured Aeroméxico in exchange for (1) our receivables under Aeroméxico's debtor-in-possession financing, (2) $100 million (recorded as an investing outflow on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows), and (3) our agreement to provide expanded commercial services to Aeroméxico in future periods. We account for our investment in Aeroméxico under the equity method of accounting and record our share of Aeroméxico's financial results in equity method results in our income statement.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Other Investments

This category includes various investments that are accounted for at fair value or under the equity method, depending on our ownership interest and the level of influence conveyed by our investment.

Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic has completed an out-of-court restructuring, during which we provided strategic and operational assistance and which we continue to provide. The carrying value of our investment in Virgin Atlantic remains zero as of September 30, 2022. We maintained our 49% equity interest and continue to track our share of Virgin Atlantic's losses under the equity method of accounting, which are only recorded to the extent we make additional investments in Virgin Atlantic.

LATAM. LATAM Airlines Group S.A. ("LATAM") is undergoing voluntary proceedings to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code, and the carrying value of our investment in LATAM remains zero as of September 30, 2022. In order to support our relationship with LATAM, we are providing strategic and operational assistance through the bankruptcy process. After LATAM's refinancing in the June 2022 quarter, we have a $71 million noncurrent receivable outstanding associated with LATAM's debtor-in-possession financing. LATAM's plan of reorganization has been confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court and is expected to take effect before the end of 2022. As our pre-bankruptcy equity ownership of approximately 20% will be substantially diluted to a de minimis level, we expect to participate in certain of the offerings contemplated under the reorganization plan at an additional investment level commensurate with an equity stake of approximately 10% in the reorganized LATAM.

In the September 2022 quarter, final regulatory approval was granted for our trans-American joint venture agreement with LATAM. This agreement will combine our highly complementary route networks between North and South America, with the goal of providing customers with a seamless travel experience and industry-leading connectivity. Approval was granted for a 10-year period with a subsequent reassessment and extension process. This agreement supports our strategic partnership with LATAM and the value of our $1.2 billion alliance-related indefinite-lived intangible asset. We believe the LATAM joint venture agreement will generate growth opportunities, building upon Delta's and LATAM's global footprint and joint ventures.

We have classified our intangible asset as indefinite-lived as we expect to indefinitely receive the economic benefits from the relationship, similar to other joint venture arrangements between U.S. and foreign carriers that have been cleared by competition authorities in relevant foreign jurisdictions and granted antitrust immunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT"). Antitrust immunity grants are generally subject to reporting requirements and periodic reassessment processes administered by the DOT. We have determined that there are currently no material legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors that limit the useful life of our LATAM alliance-related intangible asset.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 5. DEBT

Summary of outstanding debt by categorySummary of outstanding debt by categorySummary of outstanding debt by category
MaturityInterest Rate(s) Per Annum atSeptember 30,December 31,MaturityInterest Rate(s) Per Annum atJune 30,December 31,
(in millions)(in millions)DatesSeptember 30, 202220222021(in millions)DatesJune 30, 202320232022
Unsecured Payroll Support Program LoansUnsecured Payroll Support Program Loans2030to20311.00%$3,496 $3,496 Unsecured Payroll Support Program Loans2030to20311.00%$3,496 $3,496 
Unsecured notesUnsecured notes2023to20292.90%to7.38%2,997 4,354 Unsecured notes2024to20292.90%to7.38%2,590 2,997 
Financing arrangements secured by SkyMiles assets:Financing arrangements secured by SkyMiles assets:Financing arrangements secured by SkyMiles assets:
SkyMiles Notes(1)
SkyMiles Notes(1)
2023to20284.50%and4.75%5,144 6,000 
SkyMiles Notes(1)
2023to20284.50%and4.75%4,792 5,144 
SkyMiles Term Loan(1)(2)
SkyMiles Term Loan(1)(2)
2023to20276.46%2,820 2,820 
SkyMiles Term Loan(1)(2)
2023to20278.80%2,092 2,820 
NYTDC Special Facilities Revenue Bonds(1)
NYTDC Special Facilities Revenue Bonds(1)
2024to20454.00%to5.00%2,778 2,838 
Financing arrangements secured by aircraft:Financing arrangements secured by aircraft:Financing arrangements secured by aircraft:
Certificates(1)
Certificates(1)
2022to20282.00%to8.00%1,855 1,932 
Certificates(1)
2023to20282.00%to8.00%1,699 1,802 
Notes(1)(2)
Notes(1)(2)
2022to20331.99%to5.75%915 1,139 
Notes(1)(2)
2023to20336.61%to7.62%181 813 
NYTDC Special Facilities Revenue Bonds(1)
2023to20454.00%to5.00%2,838 2,894 
Financing arrangements secured by slots, gates and/or routes:Financing arrangements secured by slots, gates and/or routes:Financing arrangements secured by slots, gates and/or routes:
2020 Senior Secured Notes2020 Senior Secured Notes20257.00%1,542 2,589 2020 Senior Secured Notes20257.00%1,040 1,542 
2018 Revolving Credit Facility(2)
2018 Revolving Credit Facility(2)
2023to2024Undrawn— — 
2018 Revolving Credit Facility(2)
2024to2025Undrawn— — 
Other financings(1)(2)
Other financings(1)(2)
2022to20302.51%to5.00%67 68 
Other financings(1)(2)
2023to20302.51%to5.00%67 67 
Other revolving credit facilities(2)
Other revolving credit facilities(2)
2023to2024Undrawn— — 
Other revolving credit facilities(2)
2023to2024Undrawn— — 
Total secured and unsecured debtTotal secured and unsecured debt$21,674 $25,292 Total secured and unsecured debt$18,735 $21,519 
Unamortized (discount)/premium and debt issue cost, net and otherUnamortized (discount)/premium and debt issue cost, net and other(151)(208)Unamortized (discount)/premium and debt issue cost, net and other(99)(138)
Total debtTotal debt$21,523 $25,084 Total debt$18,636 $21,381 
Less: current maturitiesLess: current maturities(1,723)(1,502)Less: current maturities(1,766)(2,055)
Total long-term debtTotal long-term debt$19,800 $23,582 Total long-term debt$16,870 $19,326 
(1)Due in installments during the years shown above.
(2)Certain financings are comprised of variable rate debt. All variable rates are equal to LIBORSecured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") (generally subject to a floor) or another index rate, plus a specified margin.

Availability Under Revolving Credit Facilities

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had approximately $2.8 billion undrawn and available under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, we had approximately $300$400 million outstanding letters of credit as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 that did not affect the availability of our revolving credit facilities.

Early Settlement of Outstanding Notes

In August 2022, we completed a cash tender offer for an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 billion, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of certain of our outstanding debt securities. As a result ofDuring the tender offer,six months ended June 30, 2023, we repurchased the following notes:

Notes Repurchased in Tender Offer
(in millions)Location in debt tablePrincipal RepurchasedAmount Paid
4.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2025SkyMiles Notes$856 $850 
7.000% Senior Secured Notes due 20252020 Senior Secured Notes478 498 
7.375% Notes due 2026Unsecured Notes84 87 
3.800% Notes due 2023Unsecured Notes65 65 
Total Notes Repurchased$1,483 $1,500 

In addition to the early settlement of thea principal amount of $1.1 billion of various secured and unsecured notes and a portion of the purchasedSkyMiles Term Loan on the open market and made early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes we recordedsecured by aircraft. These payments resulted in a $50 million loss of $34 million on extinguishment of debt recorded in non-operating expense in our income statement.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Fair Value of Debt

Market risk associated with our fixed- and variable-rate debt relates to the potential reduction in fair value and negative impact to future earnings, respectively, from an increase in interest rates. The fair value of debt shown below is principally based on reported market values, recently completed market transactions and estimates based on interest rates, maturities, credit risk and underlying collateral. Debt is primarily classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value of outstanding debt
(in millions)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Net carrying amount$21,523 $25,084 
Fair value$20,500 $26,900 
Fair value of outstanding debt
(in millions)June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Net carrying amount$18,636 $21,381 
Fair value$18,300 $20,700 

Covenants

Our debt agreements contain various affirmative, negative and financial covenants. We were in compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.


NOTE 6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Employee benefit plans net periodic (benefit) cost
Employee benefit plans net periodic cost (benefit)Employee benefit plans net periodic cost (benefit)
Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement and Postemployment BenefitsPension BenefitsOther Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
(in millions)(in millions)2022202120222021(in millions)2023202220232022
Three Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
Service costService cost$— $— $18 $21 Service cost$— $— $18 $18 
Interest costInterest cost153 146 32 29 Interest cost213 153 50 32 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(330)(381)(4)(9)Expected return on plan assets(264)(330)— (4)
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit— — (1)(2)Amortization of prior service credit— — (1)(1)
Recognized net actuarial lossRecognized net actuarial loss64 88 13 15 Recognized net actuarial loss60 64 13 
Settlements— — — 
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(113)$(146)$58 $54 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Net periodic cost (benefit)Net periodic cost (benefit)$$(113)$70 $58 
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Service costService cost$— $— $53 $64 Service cost$— $— $36 $35 
Interest costInterest cost459 437 96 88 Interest cost426 306 100 64 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(990)(1,142)(12)(26)Expected return on plan assets(528)(660)— (8)
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit— — (4)(5)Amortization of prior service credit— — (3)(3)
Recognized net actuarial lossRecognized net actuarial loss191 266 41 42 Recognized net actuarial loss119 127 28 
Settlements— — — 
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(340)$(438)$174 $163 
Net periodic cost (benefit)Net periodic cost (benefit)$17 $(227)$139 $116 

Service cost is recorded in salaries and related costs in our income statement, while all other components are recorded within pension and related (expense)/benefit under non-operating expense.

Expected Long-Term Rate of Return. Based on our funded status as of December 31, 2021, we have modified the strategic asset allocation mix to reduce the investment risk of the portfolio. As a result of the lower risk profile of the portfolio, the weighted average expected long-term rate of return on our defined benefit pension plan assets for 2022 net periodic benefit cost is 7.0%.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Aircraft Purchase Commitments

Our future aircraft purchase commitments totaled approximately $19.9$18.5 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.

Aircraft purchase commitments(1)
(in millions)(in millions)Total(in millions)Total
Three months ending December 31, 2022$1,380 
20233,440 
Six months ending December 31, 2023Six months ending December 31, 2023$1,560 
202420243,640 20243,590 
202520254,230 20255,340 
202620263,700 20263,840 
202720272,720 
ThereafterThereafter3,500 Thereafter1,420 
TotalTotal$19,890 Total$18,470 
(1)The timing of these commitments is based on our contractual agreements with the aircraft manufacturers and may be subject to change based on modifications to those agreements or changes in delivery schedules.

Our future aircraft purchase commitments included the following aircraft at SeptemberJune 30, 2022:2023:

Aircraft purchase commitments by fleet type
Aircraft TypePurchase Commitments
A220-3005070 
A321-200neo147120 
A330-900neo2017 
A350-90018 
B-737-900ER316 
B-737-10100 
Total338323 

Aircraft Orders

During the June 20222023 quarter, we agreed to acquire four B-737-900ER and one A330-900 aircraft. Deliveries of the pre-owned B-737-900ER aircraft are expected to occur by the end of 2022 andwith delivery of the new A330-900 aircraft is expected to occur in 2024.

In July 2022, we entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing for 100 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, the largest model in the 737 MAX family of aircraft, to start delivery in 2025 with the option to purchase an additional thirty 737-10 aircraft. Also in July 2022, we2025. We also exercised purchase rights for 12 A220-300 aircraft with Airbus.delivery expected to start in 2027.

Legal Contingencies

We are involved in various legal proceedings related to employment practices, environmental issues, commercial disputes, antitrust matters and other regulatory matters concerning our business. We record liabilities for losses from legal proceedings when we determine that it is probable that the outcome in a legal proceeding will be unfavorable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcome of the legal proceedings in which we are involved cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of current matters will not have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Employees Under Collective Bargaining Agreements

In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we recorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of approximately $130 million.These items are recorded within pilot agreement and related expenses in our income statement.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Other Contingencies

General Indemnifications

We are the lessee under many commercial real estate leases. It is common in these transactions for us, as the lessee, to agree to indemnify the lessor and the lessor's related parties for tort, environmental and other liabilities that arise out of or relate to our use or occupancy of the leased premises. This type of indemnity would typically make us responsible to indemnified parties for liabilities arising out of the conduct of, among others, contractors, licensees and invitees at, or in connection with, the use or occupancy of the leased premises. This indemnity often extends to related liabilities arising from the negligence of the indemnified parties but usually excludes any liabilities caused by either their sole or gross negligence or their willful misconduct.

Our aircraft and other equipment lease and financing agreements typically contain provisions requiring us, as the lessee or obligor, to indemnify the other parties to those agreements, including certain of those parties' related persons, against virtually any liabilities that might arise from the use or operation of the aircraft or other equipment.

We believe that our insurance would cover most of our exposure to liabilities and related indemnities associated with the commercial real estate leases and aircraft and other equipment lease and financing agreements described above. While our insurance does not typically cover environmental liabilities, we have insurance policies in place as required by applicable environmental laws.

Some of our aircraft and other financing transactions include provisions that require us to make payments to preserve an expected economic return to the lenders if that economic return is diminished due to specified changes in laws or regulations. In some of these financing transactions, we also bear the risk of changes in tax laws that would subject payments to non-U.S. lenders to withholding taxes.

We cannot reasonably estimate our potential future payments under the indemnities and related provisions described above because we cannot predict (1) when and under what circumstances these provisions may be triggered and (2) the amount that would be payable if the provisions were triggered because the amounts would be based on facts and circumstances existing at such time.

Other

We have certain contracts for goods and services that require us to pay a penalty, acquire inventory specific to us or purchase contract-specific equipment, as defined by each respective contract, if we terminate the contract without cause prior to its expiration date. Because these obligations are contingent on our termination of the contract without cause prior to its expiration date, no obligation would exist unless such a termination occurs.


NOTE 8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
(in millions)Pension and Other Benefit LiabilitiesOtherTotal
Balance at January 1, 2022 (net of tax effect of $1,184)$(7,170)$40 $(7,130)
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $56)(1)
184 — 184 
Balance at September 30, 2022 (net of tax effect of $1,128)$(6,986)$40 $(6,946)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
(in millions)Pension and Other Benefit LiabilitiesOtherTax EffectTotal
Balance at January 1, 2023$(6,624)$41 $782 $(5,801)
Changes in value— (3)(2)
Reclassifications into earnings(1)
122 — (28)94 
Balance at June 30, 2023$(6,502)$38 $755 $(5,709)
Balance at January 1, 2021 (net of tax effect of $1,764)$(9,078)$40 $(9,038)
Changes in value (net of tax effect of $1)— 
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $71)(1)
235 — 235 
Balance at September 30, 2021 (net of tax effect of $1,692)$(8,840)$40 $(8,800)
Balance at January 1, 2022$(8,355)$41 $1,184 $(7,130)
Reclassifications into earnings(1)
159 — (37)122 
Balance at June 30, 2022$(8,196)$41 $1,147 $(7,008)
(1)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for pension and other benefit liabilities are recorded in pension and related (expense)/benefit in non-operating expense in our income statement.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 9. SEGMENTS

Refinery Operations

Our refinery segment operates for the benefit of the airline segment by providing jet fuel to the airline segment from its own production and throughfrom jet fuel obtained through agreements with third parties. The refinery's production consists of jet fuel, as well as non-jet fuel products. We use several counterparties to exchange the non-jet fuel products produced by the refinery for jet fuel consumed in our airline operations. The gross fair value of the products exchanged under these agreements during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was $834$618 million and $2.6$1.3 billion, respectively, compared to $629 million$1.0 billion and $1.7$1.8 billion for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively.

Segment Reporting

Segment results are prepared based on our internal accounting methods described below, with reconciliations to consolidated amounts in accordance with GAAP. Our segments are not designed to measure operating income or loss directly related to the products and services included in each segment on a stand-alone basis.

Financial information by segmentFinancial information by segmentFinancial information by segment
(in millions)(in millions)AirlineRefineryIntersegment Sales/OtherConsolidated(in millions)AirlineRefineryIntersegment Sales/OtherConsolidated
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating revenue:Operating revenue:$12,841 $2,599 $13,975 Operating revenue:$14,613 $2,037 $15,578 
Sales to airline segmentSales to airline segment$(504)(1)Sales to airline segment$(365)(1)
Exchanged productsExchanged products(834)(2)Exchanged products(618)(2)
Sales of refined productsSales of refined products(127)(3)Sales of refined products(89)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization573 23 (23)(3)573 
Operating incomeOperating income1,264 192 — 1,456 Operating income2,447 44 (3)— 2,491 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net248 (3)248 Interest expense, net203 (3)203 
Total assets, end of periodTotal assets, end of period70,265 3,309 (77)73,497 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures1,422 30 — 1,452 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Operating revenue:Operating revenue:$12,310 $3,353 $13,824 
Sales to airline segmentSales to airline segment$(761)(1)
Exchanged productsExchanged products(982)(2)
Sales of refined productsSales of refined products(96)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization538 23 (23)(4)538 Depreciation and amortization510 23 (23)(3)510 
Operating incomeOperating income1,250 269 (3)— 1,519 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net269 (2)269 
Total assets, end of periodTotal assets, end of period69,680 2,977 (61)72,596 Total assets, end of period71,766 3,065 (26)74,805 
Net fair value obligations, end of periodNet fair value obligations, end of period— (291)— (291)Net fair value obligations, end of period— (556)— (556)
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures1,393 49 — 1,442 Capital expenditures928 30 — 958 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Operating revenue:$8,282 $1,696 $9,154 
Sales to airline segment$(183)(1)
Exchanged products(629)(2)
Sales of refined products(12)(3)
Operating income2,108 97 — 2,205 
Interest expense, net314 (2)314 
Depreciation and amortization501 24 (24)(4)501 
Total assets, end of period70,783 2,012 (12)72,783 
Net fair value obligations, end of period— (547)— (547)
Capital expenditures818 12 — 830 
(1)Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price for jet fuel from the refinery by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor.
(2)Represents value of products delivered under our exchange agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis.
(3)These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis.
(4)Refinery segment operating results, including depreciation and amortization, are included within aircraft fuel and related taxes in our income statement.


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial information by segmentFinancial information by segmentFinancial information by segment
(in millions)(in millions)AirlineRefineryIntersegment Sales/OtherConsolidated(in millions)AirlineRefineryIntersegment Sales/OtherConsolidated
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating revenue:Operating revenue:$33,312 $8,265 $37,147 Operating revenue:$26,455 $4,388 $28,337 
Sales to airline segmentSales to airline segment$(1,557)(1)Sales to airline segment$(961)(1)
Exchanged productsExchanged products(2,623)(2)Exchanged products(1,330)(2)
Sales of refined productsSales of refined products(250)(3)Sales of refined products(215)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,137 46 (46)(3)1,137 
Operating incomeOperating income1,676 515 — 2,191 Operating income1,949 266 (3)— 2,215 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net791 (7)791 Interest expense, net430 (8)430 
Depreciation and amortization1,554 70 (70)(4)1,554 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures4,069 97 — 4,166 Capital expenditures2,393 59 — 2,452 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Operating revenue:Operating revenue:$18,240 $4,177 $20,429 Operating revenue:$20,473 $5,666 $23,173 
Sales to airline segmentSales to airline segment$(292)(1)Sales to airline segment$(1,053)(1)
Exchanged productsExchanged products(1,667)(2)Exchanged products(1,791)(2)
Sales of refined productsSales of refined products(29)(3)Sales of refined products(122)
Operating income (loss)1,809 (186)— 1,623 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,016 47 (47)(3)1,016 
Operating incomeOperating income412 323 (3)— 735 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net1,014 (5)1,014 Interest expense, net543 (4)543 
Depreciation and amortization1,494 72 (72)(4)1,494 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures1,994 35 — 2,029 Capital expenditures2,676 48 — 2,724 
(1)Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price for jet fuel from the refinery by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor.
(2)Represents value of products delivered under our exchange agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis.
(3)These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis.
(4)Refinery segment operating results, including depreciation and amortization, are included within aircraft fuel and related taxes in our income statement.

Fair Value Obligations

The net fair value obligations presented in the financial information by segment for the three month periods table above are related to renewable fuel compliance costs areand presented net of any related assets or fixed price purchase agreements and areagreements. Their value is based on quoted market prices and other observable information and are therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2023 we had no net fair value obligation outstanding. Our obligation as of September 30, 2022 wasis calculated using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS") volume requirements, which were finalized in 2022 for the June2021 and 2022 quarter. Theobligations, and proposed in 2022 for 2023 obligations. In the March 2023 quarter, we settled a portion of our 2021 Renewable Identification Numbers ("RINs") obligation with the EPA. We expect to settle the remaining 2021 and our entire 2022 RINs obligation by the 2022 compliance deadlines to retire our obligations for 2020 and 2021 aredeadline in the fourth quarter of 2022 and first quarter ofDecember 2023 respectively.

quarter.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 10. EARNINGSEARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE

We calculate basic earningsearnings/(loss) per share and diluted loss per share by dividing net incomeincome/(loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding restricted shares. We calculate diluted earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of outstanding share-based instruments, including stock options, restricted stock awards and warrants. Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are not material. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earningsearnings/(loss) per share:

Basic and diluted earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per shareBasic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)2022202120222021(in millions, except per share data)2023202220232022
Net income$695 $1,212 $489 $688 
Net income/(loss)Net income/(loss)$1,827 $735 $1,464 $(205)
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding638 637 638 636 Basic weighted average shares outstanding639 638 639 638 
Dilutive effect of share-based instrumentsDilutive effect of share-based instrumentsDilutive effect of share-based instruments— 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding641 641 641 641 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding642 641 642 638 
Basic earnings per share$1.09 $1.90 $0.77 $1.08 
Diluted earnings per share$1.08 $1.89 $0.76 $1.07 
Basic earnings/(loss) per shareBasic earnings/(loss) per share$2.86 $1.15 $2.29 $(0.32)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per shareDiluted earnings/(loss) per share$2.84 $1.15 $2.28 $(0.32)
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Item 2. MD&A
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in our 20212022 Form 10-K.

September 2022June 2023 Quarter Financial OverviewHighlights

DuringOur operating income for the September 2022June 2023 quarter we have experienced continued improvement in our recovery fromimproved $972 million compared to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which improvement we expect will continue in the December 2022 quarter and beyond. Given the drastic and unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operating results in 2021 and 2020, we believe that a comparison of our results in the SeptemberJune 2022 quarter to both the September 2021 and September 2019 quarters in this overview section allows for a better understanding of the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the progress of our recovery.

The table below shows selected key financial and statistical measures$2.5 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2019.

Three Months Ended September 30,2022 vs. 2021 % Increase (Decrease)2022 vs. 2019 % Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)202220212019
Total operating revenue$13,975 $9,154 $12,560 53 %11 %
Total operating expense12,519 6,949 10,489 80 %19 %
Operating income1,456 2,205 2,071 (34)%(30)%
Available seat miles ("ASM")63,007 54,083 75,742 17 %(17)%

The increase in operating revenue during the September 2022 quarter compared to the September 2021 quarter primarily resulted from a $4.3 billion, or 59%, increase in passenger revenue on increased demand and capacity. Offsetting the increase in operating revenue, the decrease in operating income resulted from a $1.8 billion increase in fuel expense and increases in other volume-related expenses as we continued to restore our operation during the September 2022 quarter, as well as the recognition of a $1.8 billion benefit from the Payroll Support Programs ("PSP") grant proceeds in the September 2021 quarter, which reduced expenses in that quarter.

Compared to operating income of $2.1 billion in the September 2019 quarter, our operating income in the September 2022 quarter was lower primarily from a 48% increase in fuel expense and flat passenger revenue on 17% lower system capacity, as we continue to restore our operations following the COVID-19 pandemic.reasons discussed below.

Revenue. Compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter, our operatingtotal revenue increased $4.8$1.8 billion, or 53%13%, due primarily to strength in the demand for travel and a 17% increase in capacity. Total revenue, adjusted (a non-GAAP financial measure) to exclude refinery sales to third parties, increased travel demand.in the June 2023 quarter by $2.3 billion, or 19%, compared to the June 2022 quarter.

Compared to the September 2019 quarter, our operating revenue was $1.4 billion, or 11%, higher due primarily to higher refinery third party sales and improved yield. We expect system capacity to be 91% to 92% recovered in the December 2022 quarter compared to the December 2019 quarter.

Consumer demand continued to improve through the September 2022 quarter with a strong summer season driving domestic passenger revenue 2% higher than the September 2019 quarter, despite 11% lower capacity.

International revenue has lagged the recovery in domestic travel, but improved in the September 2022 quarter to approximately 97% recovered compared to the September 2019 quarter as travel restrictions eased and many countries have now ended testing requirements, including the U.S. Despite the recent policy changes, we still expect the recovery of international revenue to continue to trail domestic revenue during the December 2022 quarter.

We remain optimistic about the ultimate recovery of business travel, which is comprised of both corporate managed travel and small- and medium-sized businesses, and expect demand for business travel to increase during the December 2022 quarter.

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Item 2. MD&A
Operating Expense. Total operating expense in the September 2022June 2023 quarter increased $5.6 billion,$782 million, or 80%6%, compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter, primarily resulting from increased fuel costs, due to both an increase in fuel price and increasedthe impact of higher capacity as well as higher salariesemployee costs from increased wages and related costs and an increase in expenses related to refinery sales to third parties, reflected in ancillary businesses and refineryprofit sharing, partially offset by lower fuel expense. The increase also resulted from $1.8 billionof PSP grant proceeds recognized during the September 2021 quarter, which reduced expenses in that quarter. Total operating expense, adjusted (a non-GAAP financial measure) forin the September 2022June 2023 quarter increased $3.5$1.3 billion, or 45%12%, compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter. Adjustments were primarily to exclude expenses related to PSP grant proceeds in the September 2021 quarter and refinery sales to third parties.

Total operating expense in the September 2022 quarter increased $2.0 billion, or 19%, compared to the September 2019 quarter, primarily resulting from increased fuel costs and expenses related to refinery sales to third parties, reflected in ancillary businesses and refinery expense. Total operating expense, adjusted for the September 2022 quarter increased $888 million, or 8%, compared to the September 2019 quarter. Adjustments were primarily to exclude mark to market adjustments and expenses related to refinery sales to third parties.

Our total operating cost per available seat mile ("CASM") increased 43% to 19.87 centsdecreased 9% compared to the September 2019June 2022 quarter, primarily due to the higher costs discussed abovedecreased fuel expense and expenses related to refinery sales to third parties on a 17% decrease increasein capacity. Non-fuel unit costs ("CASM-Ex", a non-GAAP financial measure) increased 22.5% to 12.43 cents primarily due to the 17% decrease in capacity.

2.4%.
We now expect non-fuel costs for the full year 2022 to be approximately 18% higher than 2019, primarily due to capacity reductions during the second half of 2022.

Cash Flow. Our cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and aggregate undrawn principal amount committed and available to be drawn under our revolving credit facilities ("liquidity") as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was $11.2$8.8 billion. During the September 2022June 2023 quarter, operating activities generated $869 million.

Additionally, total cash sales to American Express were $1.4 billion in the September 2022 quarter, an increase of approximately 35% compared to the September 2019 quarter.

$2.6 billion. Also, during the quarter, cash flows used in investing activities usedwere a net of $1.3$1.4 billion, primarily for capital expenditures, partially offset by net redemptions expenditures. These operating and investing activities generated $1.1 billionof short-term investments. Duringfree cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure) in the September 2022 quarterJune 2023 quarter. Additionally, we had cash outflows of approximately $1.8 billion related to repayments of our debt and finance leases.

Total cash sales to American Express were $1.7 billion in the June 2023 quarter, an increase of approximately 22% compared to the June 2022 quarter.

The non-GAAP financial measure referenced above for total revenue, adjusted, operating expense, adjusted, CASM-Ex and CASM-Exfree cash flow are defined and reconciled in "Supplemental Information" below.

Environmental Sustainability. During 2022, we are continuing to develop our climate transition plan and to pursue our short-, medium-, and long-term climate goals. In July 2022, Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validated our medium-term goal to reduce well-to-wake (lifecycle) scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per revenue tonne kilometer by 2035 from a 2019 base year. We expect our path toward achievement of these goals to depend heavily on improved fuel efficiency from fleet renewal, increased use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which is not presently available at scale or at prices competitive to jet fuel, operational initiatives and technological innovation. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred $98 million of expense related to carbon offset credits, which relates to a portion of our airline segment's 2021 and March 2022 quarter carbon emissions. As we continue to work on accelerating our long-term, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, our vision of the path forward will require multiple initiatives, centered on a long-term strategy of decarbonization; we therefore expect substantially all of our investment going forward will be focused on solutions other than carbon offsets.
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Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Results of Operations - Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022

Total Operating Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)(1)
(in millions)(1)
20222021
(in millions)(1)
20232022
Ticket - Main cabinTicket - Main cabin$5,893 $3,705 $2,188 59 %Ticket - Main cabin$6,694 $5,664 $1,030 18 %
Ticket - Premium productsTicket - Premium products4,354 2,532 1,822 72 %Ticket - Premium products5,135 4,109 1,026 25 %
Loyalty travel awardsLoyalty travel awards786 544 242 44 %Loyalty travel awards902 744 158 21 %
Travel-related servicesTravel-related services431 410 21 %Travel-related services474 441 33 %
Total passenger revenue$11,464 $7,191 $4,273 59 %
Passenger revenuePassenger revenue$13,205 $10,958 $2,247 21 %
CargoCargo240 262 (22)(8)%Cargo172 272 (100)(37)%
OtherOther2,271 1,701 570 34 %Other2,201 2,594 (393)(15)%
Total operating revenueTotal operating revenue$13,975 $9,154 $4,821 53 %Total operating revenue$15,578 $13,824 $1,754 13 %
TRASM (cents)TRASM (cents)22.18 ¢16.93 ¢5.25 ¢31 %TRASM (cents)22.58 ¢23.47 ¢(0.89)¢(4)%
Third-party refinery salesThird-party refinery sales(1.80)(1.61)(0.19)12 %Third-party refinery sales(1.40)(2.57)1.17 (46)%
TRASM, adjusted(2)
TRASM, adjusted(2)
20.38 ¢15.31 ¢5.07 ¢33 %
TRASM, adjusted(2)
21.18 ¢20.90 ¢0.28 ¢%
(1)Total amounts in the table above may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
(2)TRASM, adjusted is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information on adjustments to TRASM, see "Supplemental Information" below.

Compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter, our operatingtotal revenue increased $4.8$1.8 billion, or 53%13%, due primarily to the continued recoverystrength in travel demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in operating revenue, on a 17% increase in capacity, resulted in a 31% increase in total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM") and a 33% increase in TRASM, adjusted compared to the September 2021 quarter. Thewith growth in passenger revenue was due to increased demand in both main cabin and premium products, with yield growth infrom premium products outpacing main cabin.

This increase was partially offset by a decline in third-party refinery sales recorded in other revenue. See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations, including third party refinery sales recordedsales. The increase in other revenue.total revenue, in conjunction with a larger increase in capacity, resulted in a 4%decrease in total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM").

Passenger Revenue by Geographic Region
Increase (Decrease)
vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Increase (Decrease)
vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions)(in millions)Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Passenger Revenue
RPMs (Traffic)
ASMs (Capacity)
Passenger Mile YieldPRASMLoad Factor(in millions)Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Passenger Revenue
RPMs (Traffic)
ASMs (Capacity)
Passenger Mile YieldPRASMLoad Factor
DomesticDomestic$8,154 42 %%%32 %35 %ptsDomestic$8,944 %%%— %(1)%(1)pt
AtlanticAtlantic2,313 217 %153 %103 %25 %56 %17 ptsAtlantic2,803 65 %41 %35 %17 %22 %pts
Latin AmericaLatin America659 17 %(4)%(13)%22 %34 %ptsLatin America926 24 %12 %%11 %16 %pts
PacificPacific338 145 %218 %(3)%(23)%153 %60 ptsPacific532 175 %175 %113 %— %29 %19 pts
TotalTotal$11,464 59 %27 %17 %25 %37 %ptsTotal$13,205 21 %18 %17 %%%pt

Domestic

Domestic passenger unit revenue ("PRASM") increased 8% in the September 2022June 2023 quarter compared to the September 2021 quarter as a result of demand increasing faster than capacity, as well as higher yields, during the September 2022 quarter.

The SeptemberJune 2022 quarter on a 9% increase in capacity and a slight decrease in load factor, with domestic consumerbusiness travel revenue was above September 2021 quarter levels and continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, even though capacity has not been fully restored, as consumers continue to return to travel and we believe spending patterns for services are returning to historical levelsimproving compared to spending on goods.the June 2022 quarter.

International

International passenger revenue for the September 2022June 2023 quarter increased compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter in each geographic region, withregion. In June 2022, the Atlantic region experiencingUnited States lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for international travel, which has had a positive impact on international demand. In addition, other countries in our network have removed travel restrictions since that time, resulting in revenue improvement across all international regions.

U.S. consumers continue to show a strong desire for trans-Atlantic travel, driving up revenue during the most significant improvement.June 2023 quarter on 35% capacity growth. This demand for travel has been led by leisure destinations in southern Europe and premium product load factor.

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In November 2021, travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign visitors to the United States were lifted. This action made travel to the U.S. by many foreign nationals possible for the first time in 18 months. Further, in June 2022, the United States lifted its testing requirement for international travel. Both of these changes have had a positive impact on international demand.

While many countries have removed or eased travel restrictions, others still maintain international testing requirements and travel restrictions (primarily in the Pacific region), which continue to restrain demand in some markets.

The Atlantic region has shown the greatest recovery of the international regions, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as western European countries removed or eased travel restrictions earlier in 2022. Revenue in this region surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the September 2022 quarter as consumers continue to show increased desire for trans-Atlantic travel. This has been led by demand for leisure destinations such as Italy, Spain and Greece and improving business demand.

Latin America region revenue was near pre-pandemic levelsincreased during the September 2022June 2023 quarter, due to continued strong demand for leisure destinations in Mexico,South America and the Caribbean, and Central America. We expect this trendin addition to continue duringcontinuing the December 2022 quarter as demand for leisure destinations remains strong and travel to South America continues to recover. Also, in the September 2022 quarter, final regulatory approval was granted forimplementation of our trans-American joint venture agreement with LATAM. This agreement will combine our highly complementary route networks between North and South America, with the goal of providing customers with a seamless travel experience and industry-leading connectivity.

The Pacific region continuesrevenue benefited from improved demand for travel to be the most impacted by travel restrictions, although we experienced demand improvement inregion, particularly to Japan, on increased capacity following the September 2022 quarter following South Korea and Australia re-opening to international tourists earlier in the year and the gradual easing of travel restrictions to Japan.

Overall, we still expect a lower international revenue environment duringand the Decemberperformance of 2022 quarter compared to 2019,our joint venture with the recovery of international revenue continuing to trail domestic revenue.

Ticket Validity Flexibility

In order to provide our customers more flexibility and time to plan or rebook their travel, we announced in January 2022 that all existing travel credit holders will have until December 31, 2023 to rebook their ticket for travel throughout 2024. Additionally, all Delta customers with upcoming 2022 travel or who purchase a ticket in 2022 will also have the flexibility to rebook their ticket through December 31, 2023, and travel throughout 2024.

We estimate the value of ticket breakage and recognize the related revenue at the scheduled flight date. Our ticket breakage estimates are primarily based on historical experience, ticket contract terms and customers’ travel behavior. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on customer behavior and changes made in ticket validity terms, as well as the elimination of change fees for most tickets, our estimates of revenue that will be recognized from the air traffic liability for unused tickets may vary in future periods.

Korean Air.

Other Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
RefineryRefinery$1,134 $872 $262 30 %Refinery$965 $1,514 $(549)(36)%
Loyalty programLoyalty program655 453 202 45 %Loyalty program774 650 124 19 %
Ancillary businessesAncillary businesses249 215 34 16 %Ancillary businesses214 206 %
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous233 161 72 45 %Miscellaneous248 224 24 11 %
Total other revenue$2,271 $1,701 $570 34 %
Other revenueOther revenue$2,201 $2,594 $(393)(15)%

Refinery. This represents refineryRefinery sales to third parties. These sales increased $262parties decreased $549 million compared to the September 2021 quarter. The increase in third-party refinery sales resulted from higher pricing and production during the SeptemberJune 2022 quarter compareddue to the September 2021 quarter.lower pricing. See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations, including third party refinery sales recorded in other revenue.sales.

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Loyalty Program. ThisLoyalty program revenue relates to brand usage by third parties and other performance obligations embedded in miles sold, including redemption of miles for non-travelnon-air travel and other awards. These revenues are mainly driven by customer spend on American Express cards and new cardholder acquisitions. OnRevenues from our relationship with American Express increased compared to the June 2022 quarter, due to continued strength in co-brand card spend and card acquisitions, revenues from our relationship with American Express increased in the September 2022 quarter compared to the September 2021 quarter.

Ancillary Businesses. This represents revenues from aircraft maintenance services we provide to third parties and our vacation wholesale operations.acquisitions.

Miscellaneous. ThisMiscellaneous is primarily composed of revenues related to Delta Sky Club lounge access, including access provided to certain American Express cardholders, and codeshare agreements. The volume of these transactions has increased compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter due toin line with the ongoing recovery of our business. Our network of Delta Sky Club lounges was fully reopened by the end of July 2021 after some lounges temporarily closed at the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

increased capacity.
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Operating Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
% Increase (Decrease)(1)
Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)
% Increase (Decrease)(1)
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs$3,050 $2,566 $484 19 %Salaries and related costs$3,692 $2,955 $737 25 %
Aircraft fuel and related taxesAircraft fuel and related taxes3,318 1,552 1,766 114 %Aircraft fuel and related taxes2,516 3,223 (707)(22)%
Ancillary businesses and refineryAncillary businesses and refinery1,349 1,079 270 25 %Ancillary businesses and refinery1,173 1,718 (545)(32)%
Contracted servicesContracted services881 634 247 39 %Contracted services994 791 203 26 %
Landing fees and other rentsLanding fees and other rents562 524 38 %Landing fees and other rents617 546 71 13 %
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairsAircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs614 522 92 18 %
Passenger commissions and other selling expensesPassenger commissions and other selling expenses651 526 125 24 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization538 501 37 %Depreciation and amortization573 510 63 12 %
Regional carrier expenseRegional carrier expense528 453 75 17 %Regional carrier expense559 528 31 %
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs487 433 54 12 %
Passenger commissions and other selling expenses546 308 238 77 %
Passenger servicePassenger service406 226 180 80 %Passenger service442 369 73 20 %
Profit sharingProfit sharing595 54 541 NM
Aircraft rentAircraft rent131 105 26 25 %Aircraft rent132 127 %
Profit sharing237 — 237 NM
Government grant recognition— (1,822)1,822 NM
OtherOther486 390 96 25 %Other529 436 93 21 %
Total operating expenseTotal operating expense$12,519 $6,949 $5,570 80 %Total operating expense$13,087 $12,305 $782 %
(1)Certain variances are labeled as not meaningful ("NM") throughout management's discussion and analysis.

Salaries and Related Costs. WeIn the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%.

Over the past year, we implemented base pay increases for eligible employees of 5% effective April 1, 2023 and 4% effective May 1, 2022. Additionally, we have hired approximately 19,0009,000 more employees since the September 2021 quarter,as of June 30, 2023 than at June 30, 2022, principally in certain areas, includingin-flight service, flight operations in-flight service, reservations and customer care and airport customer service,aircraft maintenance, in order to support the growth in our operations as demand and capacity return. These hiring actions and a 4% base pay increase effective May 1, 2022 for eligible employees resulted inoperations. Each of these items contributed to the increase in salaries and related costs during the September 2022June 2023 quarter compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter.

Aircraft Fuel and Related Taxes. Fuel expense increased $1.8 billiondecreased $707 million compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter primarily due to an 83% increasea 38% decrease in the market price of jet fuel and an 18%partially offset by a 16% increase in consumption on a 17% increase in capacity. We expect elevated jet fuel prices in comparison to historical levels to continue during the December 2022 quarter due to current market conditions, further exacerbated by geopolitical events.remain volatile throughout 2023.

Additionally, during the September 2022 quarter, we purchased and retired $25 million of carbon offset credits, which relate to a portion of our airline segment's March 2022 quarter carbon emissions. During the September 2021 quarter, we purchased and retired $29 million of carbon offset credits, which related to a portion of our airline segment's 2021 carbon emissions. In the table below, these costs are shown in the carbon offset costs line item.

See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations.

Fuel expense and average price per gallonFuel expense and average price per gallonFuel expense and average price per gallon
Average Price Per GallonAverage Price Per Gallon
Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)
(in millions, except per gallon data)(in millions, except per gallon data)2022202120222021(in millions, except per gallon data)2022Increase (Decrease)2023Increase (Decrease)2022
Fuel purchase cost(1)
Fuel purchase cost(1)
$3,449 $1,601 $1,848 $3.71 $2.03 $1.68 
Fuel purchase cost(1)
$2,557 $3,565 $(1,008)$2.56 $(1.57)
Carbon offset costs25 29 (4)0.03 0.04 (0.01)
Fuel hedge impactFuel hedge impact36 19 17 0.04 0.02 0.02 Fuel hedge impact(73)76 — (0.08)0.08 
Refinery segment impactRefinery segment impact(192)(97)(95)(0.21)(0.12)(0.09)Refinery segment impact(44)(269)225 (0.04)(0.31)0.27 
Total fuel expenseTotal fuel expense$3,318 $1,552 $1,766 $3.57 $1.97 $1.60 Total fuel expense$2,516 $3,223 $(707)$2.52 $3.74 $(1.22)
(1)Market price for jet fuel at airport locations, including related taxes and transportation costs.

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Ancillary Businesses and Refinery. Ancillary businesses and refinery includes expenses associated with refinery sales to third parties, aircraft maintenance services we provide to third parties and our vacation wholesale operations. Increased expenses were primarily related to refineryRefinery sales to third parties. The refinery cost of sales increased $262parties decreased $549 million compared to the September 2021 quarter. The increase in third-party refinery sales resulted from higher pricing and production during the SeptemberJune 2022 quarter compareddue to the September 2021 quarter.lower pricing.

Contracted Services. During the September 2022June 2023 quarter, demand and capacity increased compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter due to the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.of our operations. The continued restoration of our operations and associated higher volume-related expenses and inflationary pressures were the primary drivers for the increase in contracted services.

Regional Carrier Expense. Regional carrier expense increased compared to the September 2021 quarter due to an increase in utilization and volume-related expenses as a result
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Aircraft Maintenance Materials and Outside Repairs. Maintenance expense increased compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter as we continued to return aircraft to servicerestore our operations and to support our operational reliability.

Passenger Commissions and Other Selling Expenses. Compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter, passenger revenue increased 59% in the September 2022June 2023 quarter leading to higher volume-related expenses, which was the primary reason for the increase in passenger commissions and other selling expenses.

Passenger Service. Passenger service expenses increased compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter due to higher volume-related expenses associated with increased demand and inflationary pressures.

Aircraft Rent.Profit Sharing. Aircraft rentProfit sharing increased by $541 million compared to the September 2021June 2022 quarter due to a shifthigher projected profitability in the mix of leased aircraft from older, narrowbody aircraft to newer, widebody aircraft.

Profit Sharing. 2023. Our profit sharing program pays 10% to all eligible employees for the first $2.5 billion of annual pre-tax profit and 20% of annual pre-tax profit above $2.5 billion, as defined by the terms of the program. In determining the amount of profit sharing, the program defines profit as pre-tax profit adjusted for profit sharing and certain other items.

Government Grant Recognition. Other.During the September 2021 quarter, we recognized $1.8 billion of government PSP grant proceeds The increase in other is primarily due to higher volume-related expenses, such as contra-expense that were used exclusively for the payment offlight crew and other employee wages, salariestravel and benefits.incidental costs, associated with increased capacity and inflationary pressures.

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Results of Operations - NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022

Total Operating Revenue
Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)Six Months Ended June 30, Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)(1)
(in millions)(1)
20222021
(in millions)(1)
20232022
Ticket - Main cabinTicket - Main cabin$15,000 $7,810 $7,190 92 %Ticket - Main cabin$11,917 $9,111 $2,806 31 %
Ticket - Premium productsTicket - Premium products11,005 5,257 5,748 109 %Ticket - Premium products9,151 6,648 2,503 38 %
Loyalty travel awardsLoyalty travel awards2,073 1,213 860 71 %Loyalty travel awards1,645 1,287 358 28 %
Travel-related servicesTravel-related services1,251 998 253 25 %Travel-related services903 819 84 10 %
Total passenger revenue$29,329 $15,278 $14,051 92 %
Passenger revenuePassenger revenue$23,616 $17,865 $5,751 32 %
CargoCargo801 728 73 10 %Cargo381 561 (180)(32)%
OtherOther7,017 4,423 2,594 59 %Other4,340 4,747 (407)(9)%
Total operating revenueTotal operating revenue$37,147 $20,429 $16,718 82 %Total operating revenue$28,337 $23,173 $5,164 22 %
TRASM (cents)TRASM (cents)21.38 ¢14.31 ¢7.07 ¢49 %TRASM (cents)21.74 ¢20.93 ¢0.81 ¢%
Third-party refinery sales(2)
Third-party refinery sales(2)
(2.20)(1.53)(0.67)44 %
Third-party refinery sales(2)
(1.44)(2.44)1.00 (41)%
TRASM, adjustedTRASM, adjusted19.18 ¢12.78 ¢6.40 ¢50 %TRASM, adjusted20.30 ¢18.49 ¢1.81 ¢10 %
(1)Total amounts in the table above may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
(2)TRASM, adjusted is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information on adjustments to TRASM, see "Supplemental Information" below.

Unless otherwise discussed below, the changes in operatingtotal revenue line items, as well as the underlying reasons for these changes, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 are consistent with the discussion above under Results of Operations - Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.

Compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, our operatingtotal revenue increased $16.7$5.2 billion, or 82%22%, due primarily to the continued recoverystrength in travel demand from the COVID-19 pandemicon higher capacity and higher refinery third party sales.yield. The increase in operatingtotal revenue, on a 22%an 18% increase in capacity, resulted in a 49%4% increasein TRASM and a 50%10% increase in TRASM, adjusted compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021. See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations, including third party refinery sales recorded in other revenue.2022.

Passenger Revenue by Geographic Region
Increase (Decrease)
vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Increase (Decrease)
vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions)(in millions)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Passenger Revenue
RPMs (Traffic)
ASMs (Capacity)
Passenger Mile YieldPRASMLoad Factor(in millions)Six Months Ended June 30, 2023Passenger Revenue
RPMs (Traffic)
ASMs (Capacity)
Passenger Mile YieldPRASMLoad Factor
DomesticDomestic$22,035 76 %35 %13 %30 %56 %14 ptsDomestic$16,538 19 %10 %%%10 %pts
AtlanticAtlantic4,553 293 %234 %121 %17 %77 %28 ptsAtlantic4,047 81 %56 %46 %16 %24 %pts
Latin AmericaLatin America2,084 59 %28 %(5)%24 %68 %22 ptsLatin America2,058 44 %19 %%21 %32 %pts
PacificPacific657 128 %178 %(8)%(18)%147 %42 ptsPacific973 205 %233 %105 %(8)%49 %31 pts
TotalTotal$29,329 92 %54 %22 %25 %58 %17 ptsTotal$23,616 32 %22 %18 %%12 %pts

Domestic passenger unit revenue for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 increased compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 as a result of the higher levels of capacity and demandyield during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 due to the ongoing recoverystrong demand in the period. International passenger revenue for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 increased 164%78% on 46%40% higher capacity compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022 due to U.S. consumer demand for international travel.

Other Revenue
Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)% Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
RefineryRefinery$3,835 $2,189 $1,646 75 %Refinery$1,882 $2,700 $(818)(30)%
Loyalty programLoyalty program1,877 1,260 617 49 %Loyalty program1,500 1,221 279 23 %
Ancillary businessesAncillary businesses665 586 79 13 %Ancillary businesses445 416 29 %
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous640 388 252 65 %Miscellaneous513 410 103 25 %
Total other revenue$7,017 $4,423 $2,594 59 %
Other revenueOther revenue$4,340 $4,747 $(407)(9)%
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Operating Expense
Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease) 
% Increase (Decrease)
Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease) 
% Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)(in millions)20222021(in millions)20232022
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs$8,832 $7,096 $1,736 24 %Salaries and related costs$7,078 $5,782 $1,296 22 %
Aircraft fuel and related taxesAircraft fuel and related taxes8,633 4,056 4,577 113 %Aircraft fuel and related taxes5,192 5,315 (123)(2)%
Ancillary businesses and refineryAncillary businesses and refinery4,449 2,724 1,725 63 %Ancillary businesses and refinery2,298 3,100 (802)(26)%
Contracted servicesContracted services2,425 1,723 702 41 %Contracted services2,004 1,544 460 30 %
Landing fees and other rentsLanding fees and other rents1,611 1,477 134 %Landing fees and other rents1,201 1,050 151 14 %
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairsAircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs1,199 988 211 21 %
Passenger commissions and other selling expensesPassenger commissions and other selling expenses1,152 838 314 37 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,554 1,494 60 %Depreciation and amortization1,137 1,016 121 12 %
Regional carrier expenseRegional carrier expense1,547 1,258 289 23 %Regional carrier expense1,117 1,018 99 10 %
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs1,474 1,014 460 45 %
Passenger commissions and other selling expenses1,385 640 745 116 %
Pilot agreement and related expensesPilot agreement and related expenses864 — 864 NM
Passenger servicePassenger service1,050 520 530 102 %Passenger service859 644 215 33 %
Profit sharingProfit sharing667 54 613 NM
Aircraft rentAircraft rent380 313 67 21 %Aircraft rent264 249 15 %
Profit sharing291 — 291 NM
Government grant recognition— (4,512)4,512 NM
OtherOther1,325 1,003 322 32 %Other1,090 840 250 30 %
Total operating expenseTotal operating expense$34,956 $18,806 $16,150 86 %Total operating expense$26,122 $22,438 $3,684 16 %

Unless otherwise discussed below, the changes in operating expense line items, as well as the underlying reasons for these changes, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 are consistent with the discussion above under Results of Operations - Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.

Salaries and Related Costs. Salaries and related costs increased compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to the hiring actions and pay increase discussed above. The increase also relates to the voluntary unpaid leave of absence program we offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2021. During 2022, we no longer offered these leaves of absence as the program terminated by the end of the September 2021 quarter.2022.

Aircraft Fuel and Related Taxes. Fuel expense increased $4.6 billiondecreased $123 million compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 due to a 91% increasean 18% decrease in the market price per gallon of jet fuel andpartially offset by a 26%17% increase in consumption on a 22%an 18% increase in capacity.

Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we purchased and retired $98 million of carbon offset credits, which relate to a portion of our airline segment's 2021 and March 2022 quarter carbon emissions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we purchased and retired $69 million of carbon offset credits, which related to a portion of our airline segment's 2020 and 2021 carbon emissions. In the table below, these costs are shown in the carbon offset costs line item.

See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations.

Fuel expense and average price per gallonFuel expense and average price per gallonFuel expense and average price per gallon
Average Price Per GallonAverage Price Per Gallon
Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)Six Months Ended June 30, Increase (Decrease)Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)
(in millions, except per gallon data)(in millions, except per gallon data)2022202120222021(in millions, except per gallon data)2022 Increase (Decrease)2023Increase (Decrease)2022
Fuel purchase cost(1)
Fuel purchase cost(1)
$9,091 $3,781 $5,310 $3.57 $1.87 $1.70 
Fuel purchase cost(1)
$5,497 $5,715 $(218)$2.91 $(0.63)
Carbon offset costs98 69 29 0.04 0.03 0.01 
Fuel hedge impactFuel hedge impact(41)20 (61)(0.02)0.01 (0.03)Fuel hedge impact(39)(77)38 (0.02)(0.05)0.03 
Refinery segment impactRefinery segment impact(515)186 (701)(0.20)0.09 (0.29)Refinery segment impact(266)(323)57 (0.14)(0.20)0.06 
Total fuel expenseTotal fuel expense$8,633 $4,056 $4,577 $3.39 $2.00 $1.39 Total fuel expense$5,192 $5,315 $(123)$2.75 $3.29 $(0.54)
(1)Market price for jet fuel at airport locations, including related taxes and transportation costs.

Pilot agreement and related expenses. In addition to the items in salaries and related costs above, the recently ratified pilot agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we recorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of approximately $130 million.
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Item 2. MD&A - Non-Operating Results of Operations
Ancillary Businesses and Refinery. The changes in ancillary businesses and refinery expenses were primarily related to refinery sales to third parties, which increased by $1.6 billion compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Government Grant Recognition. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $4.5 billion of government PSP grant proceeds as contra-expense that were used exclusively for the payment of employee wages, salaries and benefits.


Non-Operating Results
Three Months Ended September 30,Favorable (Unfavorable)Nine Months Ended September 30,Favorable (Unfavorable)
(in millions)2022202120222021
Interest expense, net$(248)$(314)$66 $(791)$(1,014)$223 
Equity method results(49)53 (8)(102)94 
Gain/(loss) on investments, net(245)(223)(22)(613)251 (864)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(34)(183)149 (100)(266)166 
Pension and related benefit73 111 (38)218 337 (119)
Miscellaneous, net(44)(15)(29)(103)(36)(67)
Total non-operating expense, net$(494)$(673)$179 $(1,397)$(830)$(567)
Three Months Ended June 30,Favorable (Unfavorable)Six Months Ended June 30,Favorable (Unfavorable)
(in millions)2023202220232022
Interest expense, net$(203)$(269)$66 $(430)$(543)$113 
Gain/(loss) on investments, net128 (221)349 251 (368)619 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(29)(41)12 (50)(66)16 
Pension and related (expense)/benefit(61)73 (134)(122)145 (267)
Miscellaneous, net(9)(28)19 (52)(70)18 
Total non-operating expense, net$(174)$(486)$312 $(403)$(902)$499 

Interest expense, net.Interest expense, net includes interest expense and interest income. This decreased compared to the prior year periodsperiod as a result of increased interest income and our debt reduction initiatives since the December 2020 quarter.initiatives. During 2021,2022, we made payments of approximately $5.8$4.5 billion related to our debt and finance leases,lease obligations, which included approximately $3.8$2.3 billion forof early repayments.repayment activity. We have continued to pay down our debt during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 with $4.2$3.0 billion of payments on debt and finance lease obligations, including $1.5$1.1 billionof certain notes through a cash tender offer in the September 2022 quarter and $839 millionprincipal amounts for the early repurchase of various secured and unsecured notes through repurchasesand a portion of the SkyMiles Term Loan on the open market.market and early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes secured by aircraft. Approximately $1.4 billion of the early repurchases and repayments were scheduled to mature after 2023. We continue to seek opportunities to pre-pay our debt, in addition to periodic amortization and scheduled maturities, during the December 2022 quarter and beyond.

Equity method results. Equity method results in 2022 consist of our share of Aeroméxico's net results and in 2021 reflected our share of Virgin Atlantic's net losses. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our equity method investments.maturities.

Gain/(loss) on investments, net. Changes in the valuation of investments accounted for at fair value are recorded in gain/(loss) on investments, net and are driven by changes in stock prices, foreign currency fluctuations and other valuation techniques for investments in companies without publicly-traded shares. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our equity investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Loss on extinguishment of debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt reflects the losses incurred in the early repayment of the notes mentioned above.

Pension and related (expense)/benefit. Pension and related (expense)/benefit reflects the net periodic benefit/(cost)/benefit of our pension and other postretirement and postemployment benefit plans. BasedThe unfavorable year-over-year change in pension and related (expense)/benefit results from lower expected return on our funded statusplan assets during 2023. This is due to lower plan asset balances as of December 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021, we have modifiedprimarily resulting from investment value declines in 2022 consistent with the strategic asset allocation mix to reduce the investment risk of the portfolio. As a result of the lower risk profile of the portfolio, the weighted average expected long-term rate of return on our defined benefit pension plan assets for 2022 net periodic benefit cost is 7.0%.broader stock market.

Miscellaneous, net. Miscellaneous, net primarily includes foreign exchange gains/(losses), charitable contributions and charitable contributions.our share of our equity method investments net results.

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Item 2. MD&A - Income Taxes
Income Taxes

We project that our annual effective tax rate for 20222023 will be between 28%22% and 30%25%. Our effective tax rate in 2023 may be impacted by mark-to-market adjustments on our equity investments. In certain interim periods, we may have adjustments to our net deferred tax assets as a result of changes in prior year estimates, changes in our mark-to-market equity investments and tax laws enacted during the period, which will impact the effective tax rate for that interim period.

The Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") was enacted into law on August 16, 2022. Included in the IRA was a provision to implement a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on corporations whose average annual adjusted financial statement income during the most recently-completed three-year period exceeds $1.0 billion. This provision is effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. We are in the process of evaluating the provisions of the IRA, but we do not currently believe the IRA will have a material impact on our reported results, cash flows or financial position when it becomes effective.

Refinery Segment

The refinery operated by Monroe primarily produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Monroe exchanges the non-jet fuel products the refinery produces with third parties for jet fuel consumed in our airline operations. Historically, theThe jet fuel produced and procured through exchanging gasoline and diesel fuel produced by the refinery provided approximately 200,000 barrels per day, or approximately 75% of our pre-COVID-19 pandemic consumption, for use in our airline operations.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the refinery operated at near pre-pandemic production levels and a summary of the refinery results is shown below.
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Item 2. MD&A - Refinery Segment
Refinery segment financial information
Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)
(in millions, except per gallon data)2023202220232022
Exchange products$618 $982 $(364)$1,330 $1,791 $(461)
Sales of refined products89 96 (7)215 122 93 
Sales to airline segment365 761 (396)961 1,053 (92)
Third party refinery sales965 1,514 (549)1,882 2,700 (818)
Operating revenue$2,037 $3,353 $(1,316)$4,388 $5,666 $(1,278)
Operating income$44 $269 $(225)$266 $323 $(57)
Refinery segment impact on airline average price per fuel gallon$(0.04)$(0.31)$0.27 $(0.14)$(0.20)$0.06 

Refinery segment financial information
Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
(in millions, except per gallon data)2022202120222021
Exchange products$834 $629 $205 $2,623 $1,667 $956 
Sales of refined products127 12 115 250 29 221 
Sales to airline segment504 183 321 1,557 292 1,265 
Third party refinery sales1,134 872 262 3,835 2,189 1,646 
Operating revenue$2,599 $1,696 $903 $8,265 $4,177 $4,088 
Operating income/(loss)$192 $97 $95 $515 $(186)$701 
Refinery segment impact on airline average price per fuel gallon$(0.21)$(0.12)$(0.09)$(0.20)$0.09 $(0.29)

Refinery revenues increased compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 due primarily to higher pricing and production. The refinery generated higherlower operating income in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 compared to the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, which was driven by2022, as a result of lower pricing.

Starting in mid-September 2023, the revenue and production increases describedrefinery is scheduled to complete a planned maintenance event ("turnaround") that is performed once every five years in the Results of Operations section above, and partially offset by higher crude oil acquisition costs and increased expense associatedaccordance with the higher levelslong-term maintenance plan of the facility to allow for safe completion of major repairs and upgrades. The turnaround is expected to take approximately two months and during this time there will be no production. at the refinery.

A refinery is subject to annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") requirements to blend renewable fuels into the gasoline and on-road diesel fuel it produces. Alternatively, a refinery may purchase Renewable Identification Numbers ("RINs")RINs from third parties in the secondary market. The Monroe refinery purchases the majority of its RINs in the secondary market. Observable RINs prices increased during muchdeclined slightly since the beginning of 20222023 through June 30, 2023 and Monroe incurred $140$105 million and $448$207 million in RINs compliance costs during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, compared to $44$223 million and $453$308 million in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, respectively. The higher expense in the three months ended September 30, 2022 resulted from a larger increase in observable RINs prices during that period compared to the increase in the 2021 period.2022.

At SeptemberAs of June 30, 2022,2023 we had ano net fair value obligation of $291 million related to RINs compliance costs.outstanding. Our obligation as of September 30, 2022 wasis calculated using the Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS") volume requirements, which were finalized in 2022 for the June2021 and 2022 quarter. Theobligations, and proposed in 2022 for 2023 obligations. In the March 2023 quarter, we settled a portion of our 2021 RINs obligation with the EPA. We expect to settle the remaining 2021 and our entire 2022 RINs obligation by the 2022 compliance deadlines to retire our obligations for 2020 and 2021 aredeadline in the fourth quarter of 2022 and first quarter ofDecember 2023 respectively.quarter.

For more information regarding the refinery's results, see Note 9 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 2. MD&A - Operating Statistics
Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended September 30,2022 vs. 2021 Increase
(Decrease)
2022 vs. 2019 Increase
(Decrease)
Consolidated(1)
202220212019
Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM")54,786 43,057 66,862 27 %(18)%
Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM")63,007 54,083 75,742 17 %(17)%
Passenger mile yield20.93 ¢16.70 ¢17.07 ¢25 %23 %
Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM")18.19 ¢13.30 ¢15.06 ¢37 %21 %
Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM")22.18 ¢16.93 ¢16.58 ¢31 %34 %
TRASM, adjusted(2)
20.38 ¢15.31 ¢16.51 ¢33 %23 %
Cost per available seat mile ("CASM")19.87 ¢12.85 ¢13.85 ¢55 %43 %
CASM-Ex(2)
12.43 ¢11.67 ¢10.15 ¢%22.5 %
Passenger load factor87  %80  %88  %pts(1)pt
Fuel gallons consumed (in millions)930 789 1,154 18 %(19)%
Average price per fuel gallon(3)
$3.57 $1.97 $1.94 81 %84 %
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3)
$3.53 $1.94 $1.96 82 %80 %
Three Months Ended June 30,% Increase
(Decrease)
Consolidated(1)
20232022
Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM")60,804 51,519 18 %
Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM")68,993 58,903 17 %
Passenger mile yield21.72 ¢21.27 ¢%
Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM")19.14 ¢18.60 ¢%
Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM")22.58 ¢23.47 ¢(4)%
TRASM, adjusted(2)
21.18 ¢20.90 ¢%
Cost per available seat mile ("CASM")18.97 ¢20.89 ¢(9)%
CASM-Ex(2)
13.06 ¢12.76 ¢%
Passenger load factor88  %87  %pt
Fuel gallons consumed (in millions)997 863 16 %
Average price per fuel gallon(3)
$2.52 $3.74 (33)%
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3)
$2.52 $3.82 (34)%

Nine Months Ended September 30,2022 vs. 2021 Increase
(Decrease)
2022 vs. 2019 Increase
(Decrease)
Six Months Ended June 30,% Increase
(Decrease)
Consolidated(1)
Consolidated(1)
202220212019
Consolidated(1)
20232022
Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM")Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM")145,004 94,290 181,652 54 %(20)%Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM")110,491 90,218 22 %
Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM")Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM")173,720 142,730 209,911 22 %(17)%Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM")130,345 110,713 18 %
Passenger mile yieldPassenger mile yield20.23 ¢16.20 ¢17.63 ¢25 %15 %Passenger mile yield21.37 ¢19.80 ¢%
Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM")Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM")16.88 ¢10.70 ¢15.26 ¢58 %11 %Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM")18.12 ¢16.14 ¢12 %
Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM")Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM")21.38 ¢14.31 ¢16.94 ¢49 %26 %Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM")21.74 ¢20.93 ¢%
TRASM, adjusted(2)
TRASM, adjusted(2)
19.18 ¢12.78 ¢16.83 ¢50 %14 %
TRASM, adjusted(2)
20.30 ¢18.49 ¢10 %
Cost per available seat mile ("CASM")Cost per available seat mile ("CASM")20.12 ¢13.18 ¢14.46 ¢53 %39 %Cost per available seat mile ("CASM")20.04 ¢20.27 ¢(1)%
CASM-Ex(2)
CASM-Ex(2)
12.78 ¢11.96 ¢10.66 ¢%20 %
CASM-Ex(2)
13.44 ¢12.98 ¢%
Passenger load factorPassenger load factor83  %66  %87  %17 pts(4)ptsPassenger load factor85  %81  %pts
Fuel gallons consumed (in millions)Fuel gallons consumed (in millions)2,543 2,023 3,215 26 %(21)%Fuel gallons consumed (in millions)1,885 1,613 17 %
Average price per fuel gallon(3)
Average price per fuel gallon(3)
$3.39 $2.00 $2.03 70 %67 %
Average price per fuel gallon(3)
$2.75 $3.29 (16)%
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3)
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3)
$3.41 $1.99 $2.02 71 %69 %
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3)
$2.77 $3.34 (17)%
(1)Includes the operations of our regional carriers under capacity purchase agreements.
(2)Non-GAAP financial measures defined and reconciled to TRASM, CASM and average fuel price per gallon, respectively, in "Supplemental Information" below.
(3)Includes the impact of fuel hedge activity and refinery segment results and carbon offset costs.


results.
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Item 2. MD&A - Fleet Information
Fleet Information

Our operating aircraft fleet, purchase commitments and options at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 are summarized in the following table.

Mainline aircraft information by fleet typeMainline aircraft information by fleet typeMainline aircraft information by fleet type
Current Fleet(1)
Commitments(1)
Current Fleet(1)
Commitments
Fleet TypeFleet TypeOwnedFinance LeaseOperating LeaseTotalAverage Age (Years)PurchaseOptionsFleet TypeOwnedFinance LeaseOperating LeaseTotalAverage Age (Years)PurchaseOptions
A220-100A220-10041 — 45 2.8A220-10041 — 45 3.5
A220-300A220-30012 — — 12 1.550 38 A220-30016 — — 16 1.770 14 
A319-100A319-10057 — — 57 20.6A319-10057 — — 57 21.3
A320-200A320-20061 — — 61 27.1A320-20061 — — 61 27.8
A321-200A321-20069 22 36 127 3.8A321-20063 22 42 127 4.5
A321-200neoA321-200neo— — 0.3147 70 A321-200neo35 — — 35 0.5120 70 
A330-200A330-20011 — — 11 17.5A330-20011 — — 11 18.2
A330-300A330-30028 — 31 13.7A330-30028 — 31 14.4
A330-900neoA330-900neo10 18 1.620 A330-900neo14 22 1.917 
A350-900A350-90015 — 11 26 4.218 A350-90017 — 11 28 4.616 
B-717-200B-717-20010 50 64 21.3B-717-20010 57 69 21.8
B-737-800B-737-80073 — 77 21.1B-737-80073 — 77 21.8
B-737-900ERB-737-900ER109 49 160 6.7B-737-900ER113 49 163 7.5
B-737-10B-737-10— — — — 100 30 B-737-10— — — — 100 30 
B-757-200B-757-200100 — — 100 25.2B-757-200100 — — 100 25.9
B-757-300B-757-30016 — — 16 19.6B-757-30016 — — 16 20.4
B-767-300ERB-767-300ER45 — — 45 26.6B-767-300ER45 — — 45 27.3
B-767-400ERB-767-400ER21 — — 21 21.8B-767-400ER21 — — 21 22.5
TotalTotal686 85 108 879 14.5338 138 Total721 91 112 924 14.6323 114 
(1)Includes both active and temporarily parked aircraft. Excludes certain aircraft we own or lease or that are operated by regional carriers on our behalf shown in the table below.

The table below summarizes the aircraft operated by regional carriers on our behalf at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023. In the June 2023 quarter, we retired all remaining CRJ-200 aircraft from service.

Regional aircraft information by fleet type and carrierRegional aircraft information by fleet type and carrierRegional aircraft information by fleet type and carrier
Fleet Type(1)
Fleet Type(1)
CarrierCarrierCRJ-200CRJ-700CRJ-900Embraer 170Embraer 175TotalCarrierCRJ-700CRJ-900Embraer 170Embraer 175Total
Endeavor Air, Inc.(2)
Endeavor Air, Inc.(2)
30 18 123 — — 171 
Endeavor Air, Inc.(2)
18 123 — — 141 
SkyWest Airlines, Inc.SkyWest Airlines, Inc.44 — 76 135 SkyWest Airlines, Inc.38 — 83 127 
Republic Airways, Inc.Republic Airways, Inc.— — — 11 46 57 Republic Airways, Inc.— — 11 46 57 
TotalTotal39 24 167 11 122 363 Total24 161 11 129 325 
(1)Includes both active and temporarily parked aircraft. We own 205 and have operating leases for three of these regional aircraft. The remainder are owned or leased by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. or Republic Airways, Inc.
(2)Endeavor Air, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta.
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Item 2. MD&A - Financial Condition and Liquidity
Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had $11.2$8.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and aggregate undrawn principal amount committed and available to be drawn under our revolving credit facilities ("liquidity"). We expect to meet our liquidity needs for the next twelve months with cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments restricted cash equivalents and cash flows from operations. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs with cash flows from operations and financing arrangements.

Undrawn Lines of Credit. As of June 30, 2023, we had approximately $2.8 billion undrawn and available under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, we had approximately $400 million outstanding letters of credit as of June 30, 2023 that did not affect the availability of our revolving credit facilities.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity
Operating Activities

We generated cash flows from operations of $5.2$4.8 billion and $2.7$4.3 billion in the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. We expect to continue generating positive cash flows from operations during the December 2022 quarter.remainder of 2023.

Our operating cash flow is impacted by the following factors:

Seasonality of Advance Ticket Sales. We sell tickets for air travel in advance of the customer's travel date. When we receive a cash payment at the time of sale, we record the cash received on advance sales as deferred revenue in air traffic liability. The air traffic liability typically increases during the winter and spring months as advance ticket sales grow prior to the summer peak travel season and decreases during the summer and fall months.

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic We continue to see a shift in the March 2020 quarter through 2021, reduced demand for air travel resulted in a lower level of advance bookings and the associated cash received than we had historically experienced, which had been impacting the typical seasonal trend of air traffic liability. However, demand has improved during 2022 as consumers have regained confidence to travel and increased ticket purchases for travelcustomers purchasing flights further in advance. Air traffic liability decreased during the September 2022 quarter, as is typical with our usual seasonal trend. Our air traffic liability remains above historical levels with no material change to the travel credit balanceadvance compared to December 31, 2021.historical patterns, enhancing the positive cash flow from advance ticket sales.

Fuel. Fuel expense represented approximately 25%20% and 22%24% of our total operating expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. The market price for jet fuel is volatile, which can impact the comparability of our periodic cash flows from operations. TheAlthough the average fuel price per gallon increased substantiallydecreased during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023, fuel costs remain high compared to historical levels. We expect elevated jet fuel prices in comparison to historical levels to continue during the December 2022 quarter due to current market conditions, further exacerbated by geopolitical events.remain volatile throughout 2023. Fuel consumption was also higher during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 compared to the prior year period due to the increase in capacity. We expect that fuel consumption will continue to increase during the December 2022 quarter,throughout 2023 compared to 2021,2022, as we return closerplan for our full year system capacity to pre-pandemic levels of capacity,continue to increase in comparison to 2022, partially offset by increases in the fuel efficiency of our fleet.

New York-JFK Airport Expansion.Profit Sharing. During 2021, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ("Port Authority") approved modified project plans to renovate and expand Terminal 4Our broad-based employee profit sharing program provides that for each year in order to facilitate Delta's relocation from Terminal 2 and consolidation of its operations into the single facility. The project will add 10 new gates and other complementary facilities, includingwhich we have an additional Delta Sky Club and a new Delta One lounge. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.5 billion and will be funded primarily with bonds issued in April 2022annual pre-tax profit, as defined by the New York Transportation Development Corporation ("NYTDC") for which our landlord, JFK International Air Terminal LLC, is the obligor. In April 2022, we amended our sublease to provide for the expansion project, including the adjustment of our subleased space and rentals. Based on our assessmentterms of the project, we concluded that we do not control the underlying assets being constructed, and therefore, we do not have the project asset or related obligation recorded on our balance sheet. The majority of project costs are being used to expand or modify Delta's leased premises, and thus will increase Delta's lease liability whichprogram, we will pay via rent through 2043. Construction started in late 2021, with Delta'sa specified portion of that profit to employees. In determining the project estimatedamount of profit sharing, the program defines profit as pre-tax profit adjusted for profit sharing and certain other items. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we accrued $667 million in profit sharing expense based on the year-to-date performance and current expectations for 2023 profit.

We paid $563 million in profit sharing in February 2023 related to be complete byour 2022 pre-tax profit in recognition of our employees' contributions toward achieving the endyear's financial results.

Pilot Agreement Payment. In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 2023.18%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million.

Sale of Miles to Participating Companies. Customers earn miles based on their spending with participating companies such as credit card companies, hotels, car rental agencies and ridesharing companies with which we have marketing agreements to sell miles. Payments are typically due to us monthly based on the volume of miles sold during the period. Our most significant contract to sell miles relates to our co-brand credit card relationship with American Express. Total cash sales to American Express were $3.4 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 30% compared to the prior year period.

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Item 2. MD&A - Financial Condition and Liquidity
Investing Activities

Short-Term Investments. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we redeemedpurchased a net of $2.0 billion$50 million in short-term investments. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on these investments.

Capital Expenditures. Our capital expenditures were $4.2$2.5 billion and $2.0$2.7 billion for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. Our capital expenditures are primarily related to the purchases of aircraft, airport construction projects, fleet modifications and technology enhancements.

We have committed to future aircraft purchases and have obtained, but are under no obligation to use, long-term financing commitments for a substantial portion of the purchase price of the aircraft. Excluding the New York-LaGuardia airport project discussed below, our expected 20222023 capital spend of approximately $5.7$5.5 billion will be primarily for aircraft, including deliveries and advance deposit payments, as well as fleet modifications and technology enhancements and may vary depending on financing decisions.

New York-LaGuardia Redevelopment. As part of the terminal redevelopment project at LaGuardia Airport, we are partnering with the Port Authority to replace Terminals C and D with a new state-of-the-art terminal facility. CompletionConstruction is ongoing and is being phased to limit passenger inconvenience. Due to an acceleration effort that commenced in 2020, completion is expected by 2025. In June 2022, we achieved a significant milestone by opening the 455,000 square foot headhouse, the terminal roadways and Concourse E - the second of four new concourses to be built.Additionally, in early October, we opened four of 12 planned new gates on Concourse F.Construction is approximately 75% complete and will continue to be phased to support airline operations while minimizing customer inconvenience.

We currently expect our net project costs to be approximately $3.5$4.3 billion and we bear the risks of project construction, including any potential cost over-runs. Using funding primarily provided by existing financing arrangements and other sources of funding, we expect to spend approximately $670$500 million on this project during 2022,2023, of which $534$213 million was incurred in the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.

Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"). The City of Los Angeles (the "City") owns and operates LAX and weWe have an ongoing terminal redevelopment project at LAX to modernize, update and provide post-security connection to Terminals 2 and 3. In April 2022, we reached the next major phasing milestone of the project with the opening of a new consolidated headhouse for both terminals, which includes ticketing, security, baggage claim and a new Delta Sky Club lounge. In May, we opened the Terminal 3 concourse with the initial three of 14 planned new gates. Additionally, in early October, we opened the Terminal 3 satellite with eight planned new gates for a total of 11 of 14 planned new gates now open in Terminal 3. Construction is expected to be completed inby the end of 2023 with a total cost of approximately $2.3$2.4 billion. A substantial majority of the project costs are being funded through the Regional Airports Improvement Corporation ("RAIC"), a California public benefit corporation, using a revolving credit facility provided by a group of lenders. The credit facility was executed in 2017 and weWe have guaranteed the obligations of the RAIC under the credit facility. Thefacility and the revolving credit facility agreement was most recently amended in January 2022, increasingthe March 2023 quarter, decreasing the revolver capacity from $800 million to $1.1 billion.$700 million. In September 2022,the June 2023 quarter, the revolving credit facility agreement capacity was reduced to $800$626 million. Loans made under the credit facility are being repaid with the proceeds from the City's purchase of completed project assets.

Financing Activities

Debt and Finance Leases. In the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had cash outflows of $4.2$3.0 billion related to repayments of our debt and finance lease obligations, including $1.5$1.1 billionof certain notes through a cash tender offer in the September 2022 quarter and $839 millionprincipal amounts for the early repurchase of various secured and unsecured notes through repurchasesand a portion of the SkyMiles Term Loan on the open market.market and early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes secured by aircraft. Approximately $1.4 billion of the early repurchases and repayments were scheduled to mature after 2023. We continue to seek opportunities to pre-pay our debt, in addition to periodic amortization and scheduled maturities, duringmaturities. In the December 2022March 2023 quarter, both Fitch and beyond.S&P credit rating agencies upgraded the debt rating outlooks for Delta to stable and positive, respectively.

The principal amount of our debt and finance leases was $23.4$20.3 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.

Undrawn LinesCapital Return to Shareholders. On June 15, 2023, the Board of CreditDirectors approved and we will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on August 7, 2023 to shareholders of record as of July 17, 2023.

As of September 30, 2022, we had approximately $2.8 billion undrawn and available under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, we had approximately $300 million outstanding letters of credit as of September 30, 2022 that did not affect the availability of our revolving credit facilities.

Covenants.
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Item 2. MD&A - Financial Condition and Liquidity
Covenants

We were in compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.


Critical Accounting Estimates

Except as set forth below, for information regardingThere have been no material changes in our Critical Accounting Estimates seefrom the information provided in the "Critical Accounting Estimates" section of "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-K.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Identifiable Intangible Assets. In the September 2022 quarter, final regulatory approval was granted for our trans-American joint venture agreement with LATAM. This agreement will combine our highly complementary route networks between North and South America, with the goal of providing customers with a seamless travel experience and industry-leading connectivity. Approval was granted for a 10-year period with a subsequent reassessment and extension process. This agreement supports our strategic partnership with LATAM and the value of our $1.2 billion alliance-related indefinite-lived intangible asset. We believe the LATAM joint venture agreement will generate growth opportunities, building upon Delta's and LATAM's global footprint and joint ventures.

We have classified our intangible asset as indefinite-lived as we expect to indefinitely receive the economic benefits from the relationship, similar to other joint venture arrangements between U.S. and foreign carriers that have been cleared by competition authorities in relevant foreign jurisdictions and granted antitrust immunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT"). Antitrust immunity grants are generally subject to reporting requirements and periodic reassessment processes administered by the DOT. We have determined that there are currently no material legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors that limit the useful life of our LATAM alliance-related intangible asset.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Expected Long-Term Rate of Return. Based on our funded status as of December 31, 2021, we have modified the strategic asset allocation mix to reduce the investment risk of the portfolio. As a result of the lower risk profile of the portfolio, the weighted average expected long-term rate of return on our defined benefit pension plan assets for 2022 net periodic benefit cost is 7.0%.

Recent Accounting Standards

Fair Value of Equity Investments. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-03, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions." Under this standard, a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered in measuring the security's fair value. The standard also requires certain disclosures for equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions. The ASU becomes effective January 1, 2024. Upon adoption, we do not believe it will have a material impact on the valuation of our equity investments; however, we may be required to include additional disclosures to the extent we have material equity investments subject to contractual sale restrictions.

Supplier Finance Program Obligations. In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, "Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50)." This standard requires disclosure of the key terms of outstanding supplier finance programs and a rollforward of the related obligations. The new standard does not affect the recognition, measurement or financial statement presentation of supplier finance program obligations. The ASU becomes effective January 1, 2023, except for the rollforward requirement, which becomes effective January 1, 2024. Upon adoption, we may be required to include additional disclosures to the extent we have material supplier finance program obligations.
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Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information

We sometimes use information (non-GAAP financial measures) that is derived from the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. Under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules, non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results.

Included below are reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used within this Form 10-Q to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations below may not calculate exactly due to rounding. These reconciliations include certain adjustments to GAAP measures that are directly related to the impact of COVID-19 and our response. These adjustments are made to provide comparability between the reported periods, if applicable, asand for the reasons indicated below:

Restructuring charges.Third-party refinery sales. During 2020, we recorded restructuring charges for items such as fleet impairmentsRefinery sales to third parties, and voluntary early retirement and separation programs following strategic business decisions in responserelated expenses, are not related to our airline segment. Excluding these sales therefore provides a more meaningful comparison of our airline operations to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the September 2022 quarter, we recognized $1 million of net adjustments to certain of those restructuring charges, representing changes in our estimates, compared to $33 million of net adjustments in the September 2021 quarter.

Government grant recognition. We recognized $1.8 billion and $4.5 billionrest of the grant proceeds from the payroll support program extensions as contra-expense during the September 2021 quarter and nine months ended September 2021, respectively. We recognized the grant proceeds as contra-expense based on the periods that the funds were intended to compensate and have fully used all proceeds from the payroll support program extensions.airline industry.

We also regularly adjust certain GAAP measures for the following items, if applicable, for the reasons indicated below:

MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges. Mark-to-market ("MTM") adjustments are defined as fair value changes recorded in periods other than the settlement period. Such fair value changes are not necessarily indicative of the actual settlement value of the underlying hedge in the contract settlement period, and therefore we remove this impact to allow investors to better understand and analyze our core performance. Settlements represent cash received or paid on hedge contracts settled during the applicable period.

Third-party refinery sales.Restructuring charges. Refinery salesDuring 2020, we recorded restructuring charges for items such as fleet impairments and voluntary early retirement and separation programs following strategic business decisions in response to third parties,the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2022, we recognized adjustments to certain of those restructuring charges, representing changes in our estimates.

Profit sharing. We adjust for profit sharing because this adjustment allows investors to better understand and related expenses, are not related toanalyze our airline segment. Excluding these sales thereforerecurring cost performance and provides a more meaningful comparison of our airline operationscore operating costs to the rest of the airline industry.

One-time pilot agreement expenses. In the March 2023 quarter, Delta Private Jets adjustment. Becausepilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we combined Delta Private Jets with Wheels Up in January 2020, we have excluded the impactrecorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of Delta Private Jets from 2019 resultsapproximately $130 million. Adjusting for comparability.these expenses allows investors to better understand and analyze our core cost performance.

Aircraft fuel and related taxes. The volatility in fuel prices impacts the comparability of year-over-year financial performance. The adjustment for aircraft fuel and related taxes allows investors to better understand and analyze our non-fuel costs and year-over-year financial performance.

Profit sharing. We adjust for profit sharing because this adjustment allows investors to better understand and analyze our recurring cost performance and provides a more meaningful comparison of our core operating costs to the airline industry.

Operating expense, adjusted reconciliation
Three Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)202220212019
Operating expense$12,519 $6,949 $10,489 
Adjusted for:
Restructuring charges(1)(33)— 
Government grant recognition— 1,822 — 
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges(36)(19)25 
Third-party refinery sales(1,134)(872)(6)
Delta Private Jets adjustment— — (49)
Operating expense, adjusted$11,348 $7,846 $10,460 

Total revenue, adjusted reconciliation
Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20232022
Total revenue$15,578 $13,824 
Adjusted for:
Third-party refinery sales(965)(1,514)
Total revenue, adjusted$14,613 $12,311 
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Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
Fuel expense, adjusted reconciliation
Average Price Per Gallon
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except per gallon data)202220212019202220212019
Total fuel expense$3,318 $1,552 $2,239 $3.57 $1.97 $1.94 
Adjusted for:
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges(36)(19)25 (0.04)(0.02)0.02 
Delta Private Jets adjustment— — (7)— — (0.01)
Total fuel expense, adjusted$3,282 $1,533 $2,257 $3.53 $1.94 $1.96 
Average Price Per Gallon
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except per gallon data)202220212019202220212019
Total fuel expense$8,633 $4,056 $6,508 $3.39 $2.00 $2.03 
Adjusted for:
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges41 (20)0.02 (0.01)— 
Delta Private Jets adjustment— — (22)— — (0.01)
Total fuel expense, adjusted$8,674 $4,037 $6,494 $3.41 $1.99 $2.02 
Operating expense, adjusted reconciliation
Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20232022
Operating expense$13,087 $12,305 
Adjusted for:
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges(3)73 
Third-party refinery sales(965)(1,514)
Restructuring charges— 
Operating expense, adjusted$12,119 $10,866 

TRASM, adjusted reconciliation
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
202220212019202220212019
TRASM (cents)22.18 ¢16.93 ¢16.58 ¢21.38 ¢14.31 ¢16.94 ¢
Adjusted for:
Third-party refinery sales(1.80)(1.61)(0.01)(2.20)(1.53)(0.05)
Delta Private Jets adjustment— — (0.06)— — (0.07)
TRASM, adjusted20.38 ¢15.31 ¢16.51 ¢19.18 ¢12.78 ¢16.83 ¢
Fuel expense, adjusted reconciliation
Average Price Per Gallon
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per gallon data)2023202220232022
Total fuel expense$2,516 $3,223 $2.52 $3.74 
Adjusted for:
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges(3)73 — 0.08 
Total fuel expense, adjusted$2,513 $3,296 $2.52 $3.82 
Average Price Per Gallon
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per gallon data)2023202220232022
Total fuel expense$5,192 $5,315 $2.75 $3.29 
Adjusted for:
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges39 77 0.02 0.05 
Total fuel expense, adjusted$5,231 $5,392 $2.77 $3.34 


CASM-Ex reconciliation
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
202220212019202220212019
CASM (cents)19.87 ¢12.85 ¢13.85 ¢20.12 ¢13.18 ¢14.46 ¢
Adjusted for:
Restructuring charges— (0.06)— — — — 
Government grant recognition— 3.37 — — 3.16 — 
Aircraft fuel and related taxes(5.26)(2.87)(2.96)(4.97)(2.84)(3.10)
Third-party refinery sales(1.80)(1.61)(0.01)(2.20)(1.53)(0.05)
Profit sharing(0.38)— (0.68)(0.17)— (0.60)
Delta Private Jets adjustment— — (0.05)— — (0.06)
CASM-Ex12.43 ¢11.67 ¢10.15 ¢12.78 ¢11.96 ¢10.66 ¢
TRASM, adjusted reconciliation
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
TRASM (cents)22.58 ¢23.47 ¢21.74 ¢20.93 ¢
Adjusted for:
Third-party refinery sales(1.40)(2.57)(1.44)(2.44)
TRASM, adjusted21.18 ¢20.90 ¢20.30 ¢18.49 ¢


CASM-Ex reconciliation
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
CASM (cents)18.97 ¢20.89 ¢20.04 ¢20.27 ¢
Adjusted for:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes(3.65)(5.47)(3.98)(4.80)
Third-party refinery sales(1.40)(2.57)(1.44)(2.44)
Profit sharing(0.86)(0.09)(0.51)(0.05)
One-time pilot agreement expenses— — (0.66)— 
Restructuring charges— — — 0.01 
CASM-Ex13.06 ¢12.76 ¢13.44 ¢12.98 ¢

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Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
Free Cash Flow

The following table shows a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating and investing activities (GAAP measures) to free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure). We present free cash flow because management believes this metric is helpful to investors to evaluate the company's ability to generate cash that is available for use for debt service or general corporate initiatives. Adjustments include:

Net redemptions of short-term investments. Net redemptions of short-term investments represent the net purchase and sale activity of investments and marketable securities in the period, including gains and losses. We adjust for this activity to provide investors a better understanding of the company's free cash flow generated by our operations.

Net cash flows related to certain airport construction projects and other. Cash flows related to certain airport construction projects are included in our GAAP operating activities and capital expenditures. We have adjusted for these items because management believes investors should be informed that a portion of these capital expenditures from airport construction projects are either reimbursed by a third party or funded with restricted cash specific to these projects.

Financed aircraft acquisitions. This adjustment reflects aircraft deliveries that are leased as capital expenditures. The adjustment is based on their original contractual purchase price or an estimate of the aircraft's fair value and provides a more meaningful view of our investing activities.

Free cash flow reconciliation
Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2023
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,609 
Net cash used in investing activities(1,382)
Adjusted for:
Net redemptions of short-term investments(51)
Net cash flows related to certain airport construction projects and other81 
Financed aircraft acquisitions(162)
Free cash flow$1,094 
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Item 3. Market Risk
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Form 10-K.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, which have been designed to permit us to effectively identify and timely disclose important information. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the controls and procedures were effective as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 to ensure that material information was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we did not make any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

"Item 3. Legal Proceedings" of our Form 10-K includes a discussion of our legal proceedings. There have been no material changes from the legal proceedings described in our Form 10-K.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

“Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K includes a discussion of our known material risk factors, other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K.


ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock we made during the September 2022June 2023 quarter. The table reflects shares withheld from employees to satisfy certain tax obligations due in connection with grants of stock under the Delta Air Lines, Inc. Performance Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations. It does not specify a maximum number of shares that can be withheld for this purpose. The shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations may be deemed to be "issuer purchases" of shares that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item.

Shares purchased / withheld from employee awards during the September 2022 quarter
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlansApproximate Dollar Value (in millions) of Shares That May
Yet be Purchased Under the
Plan
July 202220,165 $30.92 20,165 $— 
August 20221,564 $33.28 1,564 $— 
September 20226,641 $29.27 6,641 $— 
Total28,370 28,370 
Shares purchased / withheld from employee awards during the June 2023 quarter
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlansApproximate Dollar Value (in millions) of Shares That May
Yet be Purchased Under the
Plan
April 20234,305 $35.86 4,305 $— 
May 20236,702 $35.35 6,702 $— 
June 20234,251 $39.92 4,251 $— 
Total15,258 15,258 



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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits    
3.1(a)    Delta's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Delta's Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on April 30, 2007).*
3.1 (b)    Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Delta's Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 27, 2014).*
3.2    Delta's Bylaws (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Delta's Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 8, 2019)December 9, 2022).*
4.1    Description of Registrant's Securities (Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Delta's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020).*
10.1    PurchaseModel Award Agreement Number PA-04696, dated July 18, 2022, between The Boeing Company andfor the Delta Air Lines, Inc. 2023 Long-Term relating to Boeing Model 737-10 AircraftIncentive Program.
10.2    **Terms of 2023 Restricted Stock Awards for Non-Employee Directors.
15    Letter from Ernst & Young LLP regarding unaudited interim financial information.
31.1    Certification by Delta's Chief Executive Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period endedJune September 3030, 20222023.
31.2    Certification by Delta's Chief Financial Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 202230, 2023.
32    Certification pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code by Delta's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 202230, 2023.
101.INS    Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE    Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104    The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)
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*    Incorporated by reference.
**    Portions of this exhibit have been omitted as confidential information.
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SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
(Registrant)
/s/ William C. Carroll
William C. Carroll
Senior Vice President - Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
OctoberJuly 13, 20222023

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