Delta Air Lines to raise employee pay by 4%
By Courtney Martinez
Published on May 1, 2026.
Delta Air Lines has announced that its employees will receive a 4% pay increase starting June 1. The pay raises will be for over 80,000 employees, excluding pilots and dispatchers. The announcement was made in a memo to employees, thanking them for their solid performance and strong foundation. The airline expects to invest $18 billion in its employees this year.
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