Delta Air Lines (DAL) appoints Julia McConnell as new principal accounting officer

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. reported a planned leadership transition in its accounting function. William C. Carroll, the company’s principal accounting officer, will retire effective March 31, 2026. Julia A. McConnell, age 57, who joined Delta in March 2025, will become principal accounting officer effective April 1, 2026.

Before joining Delta, McConnell served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of WestRock Company from June 2020 to December 2024, and previously held finance leadership roles at Carter’s, PepsiCo and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The filing focuses on this succession in Delta’s senior accounting leadership rather than financial results.

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

FORM 8-K

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

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2026

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, Georgia 30320-6001

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 715-2600

Registrant’s Web site address: www.delta.com

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

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

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

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

Emerging growth company ☐

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

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

(b) Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) has announced that William C. Carroll, who has served as Delta’s principal accounting officer, will retire effective March 31, 2026.

(c) Julia A. McConnell, age 57, joined Delta in March 2025 and is being designated as Delta’s principal accounting officer effective April 1, 2026. Prior to joining Delta, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of WestRock Company from June 2020 to December 2024. Prior to joining WestRock, Ms. McConnell served in finance leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Carter’s, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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SIGNATURES

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

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

Date: February 13, 2026

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FAQ

What leadership change did Delta Air Lines (DAL) disclose in this 8-K?

Delta Air Lines disclosed a change in its principal accounting officer. William C. Carroll will retire on March 31, 2026, and Julia A. McConnell will assume the principal accounting officer role effective April 1, 2026, ensuring continuity in senior finance leadership.

When will Delta’s principal accounting officer William C. Carroll retire?

William C. Carroll will retire as Delta’s principal accounting officer effective March 31, 2026. The company has already identified his successor, providing a one-day transition before Julia A. McConnell formally assumes the role on April 1, 2026.

Who is Julia A. McConnell, Delta’s incoming principal accounting officer?

Julia A. McConnell, age 57, is Delta’s incoming principal accounting officer. She joined Delta in March 2025 and previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of WestRock Company, with earlier finance leadership roles at Carter’s, PepsiCo and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

What prior experience does Julia McConnell bring to Delta Air Lines (DAL)?

Julia McConnell brings substantial accounting leadership experience. She served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at WestRock Company from June 2020 to December 2024 and earlier held finance leadership positions at Carter’s, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Does this Delta Air Lines 8-K include new financial results or earnings data?

This 8-K focuses on management changes in Delta’s accounting leadership rather than earnings. It details the retirement of principal accounting officer William C. Carroll and the appointment of Julia McConnell, without presenting revenue, profit, or other financial performance figures.

What is the effective date of Julia McConnell’s appointment at Delta (DAL)?

Julia McConnell will be designated as Delta’s principal accounting officer effective April 1, 2026. She joined the company in March 2025, allowing a period of internal experience before assuming this key senior accounting leadership position.

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