On Profit Sharing Day, which coincides with Valentine’s Day, eligible employees at Delta Air Lines will be set to receive an average payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, equating to approximately five weeks’ salary. This payout amounts to an impressive $1.4 billion in total, reinforcing Delta’s commitment to its employees and celebrating its centennial anniversary.

“Every day, Delta people prove themselves to be difference makers in this industry,” said CEO Ed Bastian. “I’m proud to recognize their unmatched professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to excellence with one of our strongest profit-sharing years in Delta’s history.”

In the past decade, Delta has distributed over $10 billion in profit sharing to its employees. The airline’s substantial profit-sharing program is one of many ways it invests in its workforce, which also includes competitive base pay, monthly shared rewards, and generous contributions to retirement plans.

In recent accolades, Delta was recognized as North America’s most on-time airline for four consecutive years and received multiple awards for customer satisfaction and workplace culture. Allison Ausband, the Chief People Officer, emphasized the importance of safety and service excellence in fostering customer loyalty.