Delta CEO sells 100,000 shares at $70.26

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Edward H. Bastian sold 100,000 shares of Delta common stock in an open-market transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Edward H. Bastian sold 100,000 shares of Delta common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale took place on February 26, 2026 at a weighted average price of $70.257 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $70.250 to $70.320. After this sale, Bastian directly owns 1,363,448 Delta shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 100,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Bastian Edward H

Role Chief Executive Officer

Sold 100,000 shs ($7.03M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	100,000	$70.257	$7.03M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,363,448 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. The reported shares were sold in multiple transactions through a broker-dealer at prices ranging from $70.250 to $70.320 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request, details regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price to the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Delta Air Lines, Inc., or a security holder of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Delta (DAL) CEO Edward H. Bastian report?

Edward H. Bastian reported selling 100,000 shares of Delta common stock. The transaction was an open-market sale executed on February 26, 2026, reflecting a routine share sale while he continues to hold a significant remaining equity position in the company.

At what price did Delta (DAL) CEO Edward H. Bastian sell his shares?

Bastian’s 100,000-share sale was executed at a weighted average price of $70.257. According to the disclosure, individual trades occurred through a broker-dealer in a price range from $70.250 to $70.320 per share, inclusive, during the same trading session.

How many Delta (DAL) shares does CEO Edward H. Bastian own after the sale?

Following the sale, Bastian directly owns 1,363,448 shares of Delta common stock. This post-transaction balance, reported in the filing, shows he maintains a large ownership position despite reducing his holdings by 100,000 shares in the reported transaction.

Was the Delta (DAL) CEO’s share sale an open-market transaction?

Yes, the transaction is described as an open-market sale. The filing characterizes the code “S” trade as a sale in the open market or a private transaction, with execution handled through a broker-dealer over a narrow intraday price range.

What additional pricing detail did Delta (DAL) provide about the CEO’s sale?

The company detailed that the reported price is a weighted average across multiple trades. Shares were sold through a broker-dealer at prices between $70.250 and $70.320 per share, and the reporting person offered to provide exact trade breakdowns upon request.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/27/2026 - 07:30 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bastian Edward H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DELTA AIR LINES, INC., DEPT. 981

1030 DELTA BLVD.

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30354

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. [ DAL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/26/2026		S		100,000	D	$70.257(1)	1,363,448	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. The reported shares were sold in multiple transactions through a broker-dealer at prices ranging from $70.250 to $70.320 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request, details regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price to the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Delta Air Lines, Inc., or a security holder of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

	/s/ Alan T. Rosselot as attorney-in-fact for Edward H. Bastian	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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