Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) posts 2026 director and proposal vote totals

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Delta Air Lines reported the results of five shareholder proposals voted on at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 18, 2026. Shareholders elected 14 directors, including Edward H. Bastian, Judith J. McKenna and others, each receiving over 495 million votes in favor.

The filing also presents vote totals on four additional proposals described in Delta’s April 24, 2026 definitive proxy statement, showing detailed counts of votes for, against, abstentions and broker non-votes for each item.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Edward H. Bastian votes for: 514,718,689 votes Judith J. McKenna votes for: 516,318,584 votes Director item broker non-votes: 75,289,096 votes +4 more

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Edward H. Bastian votes for 514,718,689 votes Election of director at 2026 Annual Meeting

Judith J. McKenna votes for 516,318,584 votes Election of director at 2026 Annual Meeting

Director item broker non-votes 75,289,096 votes Consistent broker non-votes across director elections

Proposal vote total (For) 503,418,157 votes One non-director proposal at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal vote total (For) 567,469,129 votes Another non-director proposal at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal vote total (Against) 349,243,354 votes Non-director proposal with substantial opposition

Proposal vote total (Against) 489,358,644 votes Another non-director proposal with large against votes

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, definitive proxy statement, Emerging growth company

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Delta Air Lines, Inc. held on June 18, 2026"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

broker non-votes financial

"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

definitive proxy statement regulatory

"The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting"

A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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Available on EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 04:31 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 04:30 PM

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): June 18, 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.)

1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30354-1989

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 715-2191

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):

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

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

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

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

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

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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 18, 2026 (the “2026 Annual Meeting”), five proposals were voted upon by the Company’s shareholders. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, filed on April 24, 2026.

A brief description of the proposals and the final results of the votes for each matter follows:

The shareholders elected all fourteen director nominees, each to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders and the election and qualification of his or her successor, or until such director’s earlier death, disqualification, resignation or removal:

	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
Edward H. Bastian	514,718,689	2,169,240	243,776	75,289,096
Christophe Beck	512,460,454	4,374,190	297,061	75,289,096
Maria Black	514,593,275	2,263,652	274,778	75,289,096
Willie CW Chiang	504,963,202	11,853,060	315,443	75,289,096
Greg Creed	510,093,374	6,716,384	321,947	75,289,096
David G. DeWalt	495,178,008	21,625,693	328,004	75,289,096
Leslie D. Hale	514,357,782	2,474,203	299,720	75,289,096
Christopher A. Hazleton	514,582,524	2,242,789	306,392	75,289,096
Michael P. Huerta	510,282,790	6,247,445	601,470	75,289,096
Judith J. McKenna	516,318,584	531,411	281,710	75,289,096
Vasant M. Prabhu	515,743,293	1,082,370	306,042	75,289,096
Sergio A. L. Rial	498,271,832	18,548,337	311,536	75,289,096
David S. Taylor	506,863,839	9,971,802	296,064	75,289,096
Kathy N. Waller	507,946,150	8,596,684	588,871	75,289,096

The shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation:

For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
503,418,157	13,127,616	585,932	75,289,096

The shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026:

For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
567,469,129	24,576,694	374,978	Not Applicable

The shareholders did not approve a shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent:

For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
160,742,873	349,243,354	7,145,478	75,289,096

The shareholders did not approve a shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for the election of directors:

For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
20,465,549	489,358,644	7,307,512	75,289,096

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
		President

Date: June 22, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Delta Air Lines (DAL) disclose in its latest shareholder meeting filing?

Delta Air Lines disclosed detailed voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held on June 18, 2026. The report covers director elections and four other proposals, listing votes for, against, abstentions and broker non-votes for each item.

Were Delta Air Lines (DAL) directors elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, shareholders voted for 14 Delta Air Lines directors, each receiving strong support with hundreds of millions of votes in favor. For example, Edward H. Bastian received 514,718,689 votes for, with relatively few votes against, abstentions and broker non-votes recorded.

How many votes did Delta Air Lines (DAL) director Edward H. Bastian receive?

Edward H. Bastian received 514,718,689 votes for, 2,169,240 votes against and 243,776 abstentions. There were also 75,289,096 broker non-votes recorded for his election, reflecting the portion of shares not voted on that specific director item.

What other proposals did Delta Air Lines (DAL) shareholders vote on in 2026?

Shareholders voted on four additional proposals beyond director elections, all described in Delta’s April 24, 2026 definitive proxy statement. The filing shows aggregate tallies, including 503,418,157 votes for one proposal and 567,469,129 votes for another, plus corresponding against and abstain counts.

What are broker non-votes in the Delta Air Lines (DAL) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes represent shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals. In Delta’s 2026 meeting results, many items show 75,289,096 broker non-votes, indicating shares present for quorum but not instructed to vote on specific matters.

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