UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
Commission File Number 001-5424
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404 ) 715-2600
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☑
Number of shares outstanding by each class of common stock, as of June 30, 2023:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value - 643,418,375 shares outstanding
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Forward Looking Statements
Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, the terms "Delta," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Delta Air Lines, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this Form 10-Q (or otherwise made by us or on our behalf) that are not historical facts, including statements about our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or our present expectations. Known material risk factors applicable to Delta are described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ("Form 10-K"), other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report except as required by law.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (the Company) as of June 30, 2023, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income/(loss) and consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "condensed consolidated interim financial statements"). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the year then ended, and the related notes (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 10, 2023, we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those Consolidated Financial Statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
| /s/ Ernst & Young LLP | |||||
| Atlanta, Georgia | |||||
| July 13, 2023 | |||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 2
Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| (in millions, except share data) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $ | |||||||||||
Fuel, expendable parts and supplies inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence of $ | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent Assets: | |||||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $ | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $ | |||||||||||
| Equity investments | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Current maturities of debt and finance leases | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | |||||||||||
| Air traffic liability | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued salaries and related benefits | |||||||||||
| Loyalty program deferred revenue | |||||||||||
| Fuel card obligation | |||||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Debt and finance leases | |||||||||||
| Pension, postretirement and related benefits | |||||||||||
| Loyalty program deferred revenue | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent operating leases | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock at $ shares issued | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 3
Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and related costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ancillary businesses and refinery | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracted services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landing fees and other rents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger commissions and other selling expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional carrier expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pilot agreement and related expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger service | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Profit sharing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft rent | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Operating Expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain/(loss) on investments, net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and related (expense)/benefit | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating expense, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Provision | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income/(Loss) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings/(Loss) Per Share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 4
Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Property and equipment additions: | |||||||||||
| Flight equipment, including advance payments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Ground property and equipment, including technology | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchase of short-term investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Redemption of short-term investments | |||||||||||
| Purchase of equity investments | ( | ||||||||||
| Other, net | |||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Payments on debt and finance lease obligations | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Non-Cash Transactions: | |||||||||||
| Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leases | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Flight and ground equipment acquired under finance leases | |||||||||||
| Operating leases converted to finance leases | |||||||||||
| Equity investments and other financings | |||||||||||
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total of the same such amounts shown above: | |||||||||||
| June 30, | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent assets: | |||||||||||
| Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 5
Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Treasury Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1) | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1) | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
(1)Treasury shares were withheld for payment of taxes, at a weighted average price per share of $39.73 and $36.76 in the March 2023 quarter and June 2023 quarter, respectively.
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Treasury Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1) | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for employee equity awards(1) | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
(1)Treasury shares were withheld for payment of taxes, at a weighted average price per share of $41.00 and $38.11 in the March 2022 quarter and June 2022 quarter, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 6
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Consistent with these requirements, this Form 10-Q does not include all the information required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Management believes the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented.
Due to seasonal variations in the demand for air travel, the volatility of aircraft fuel prices and other factors, operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year.
We reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts disclosed are stated before consideration of income taxes.
NOTE 2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Passenger Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Ticket | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Loyalty travel awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Travel-related services | |||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Ticket
We recognized approximately $5.7 billion and $3.3 billion in passenger revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, that had been recorded in our air traffic liability balance at the beginning of those periods.
As of June 30, 2023, all of our air traffic liability was recorded as a current liability. As of December 31, 2022, our air traffic liability was $8.3 billion, of which $100 million was included in other noncurrent liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet ("balance sheet").
Loyalty Travel Awards
Our SkyMiles loyalty program allows customers to earn mileage credits ("miles") by flying on Delta, Delta Connection and other airlines that participate in the loyalty program. Loyalty travel awards revenue is related to the redemption of miles for air travel. Customers can also earn miles through participating companies, such as credit card companies, hotels, car rental agencies and ridesharing companies, who purchase miles from us. Our most significant contract to sell miles relates to our co-brand credit card relationship with American Express. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, total cash sales from marketing agreements related to our loyalty program were $3.4 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, which are allocated to travel and other performance obligations.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 7
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Current Activity of the Loyalty Program. Miles are combined in one homogeneous pool and are not separately identifiable. Therefore, revenue is comprised of miles that were part of the loyalty program deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period as well as miles that were issued during the period. The timing of mile redemptions can vary widely; however, the majority of miles have historically been redeemed within two years of being earned.
The table below presents the activity of the current and noncurrent loyalty program deferred revenue and includes miles earned through travel and miles sold to participating companies, which are primarily through marketing agreements.
| Loyalty program activity | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Balance at January 1 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Miles earned | |||||||||||
| Miles redeemed for air travel | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Miles redeemed for non-air travel and other | ( | ( | |||||||||
Balance at June 30 | $ | $ | |||||||||
Travel-Related Services
Travel-related services are primarily composed of services performed in conjunction with a passenger’s flight and include baggage fees, administrative fees, and on-board sales.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Refinery | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Loyalty program | |||||||||||||||||
| Ancillary businesses | |||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous | |||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Refinery. This represents refinery sales to third parties. See Note 9, "Segments," for more information on revenue recognition within our refinery segment.
Loyalty Program. Loyalty program revenue relates to brand usage by third parties and other performance obligations embedded in miles sold, including redemption of miles for non-air travel and other awards. These revenues are mainly derived from the total cash sales from marketing agreements, discussed above.
Ancillary Businesses. Ancillary businesses revenue represents revenues from aircraft maintenance services we provide to third parties and our vacation wholesale operations.
Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous is primarily composed of revenues related to Delta Sky Club lounge access, including access provided to certain American Express cardholders, and codeshare agreements.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 8
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Revenue by Geographic Region
Operating revenue for the airline segment is recognized in a specific geographic region based on the origin, flight path and destination of each flight segment. A significant portion of the refinery segment's revenues typically consists of fuel sales to support the airline, which is eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The remaining operating revenue for the refinery segment is included in the domestic region. Our passenger and operating revenue by geographic region is summarized in the following tables:
| Passenger revenue by geographic region | |||||||||||||||||
| Passenger Revenue | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Atlantic | |||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | |||||||||||||||||
| Pacific | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Operating revenue by geographic region | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Revenue | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Atlantic | |||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | |||||||||||||||||
| Pacific | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
| (in millions) | June 30, 2023 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Restricted cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government securities | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate obligations | ||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | ||||||||||||||
| Other fixed income securities | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel hedge contracts | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 9
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
| (in millions) | December 31, 2022 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Restricted cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government securities | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate obligations | ||||||||||||||
| Other fixed income securities | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel hedge contracts | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2023, the estimated fair value of our short-term investments was $3.4 billion. Of these investments, $3.1 billion are expected to mature in one year or less, with the remainder maturing by the first quarter of 2025. Investments with maturities beyond one year when purchased are classified as short-term investments if they are expected to be available to support our short-term liquidity needs.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 10
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS
We have developed strategic relationships with a number of airlines and airline services companies through joint ventures and other forms of cooperation and support, including equity investments. Our equity investments reinforce our commitment to these relationships and generally enhance our ability to offer input to the investee on strategic issues and direction, in some cases through representation on the board of directors.
| Equity investments ownership interest and carrying value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounting Treatment | Ownership Interest | Carrying Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Air France-KLM | Fair Value | % | % | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| China Eastern | Fair Value | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CLEAR | Fair Value | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grupo Aeroméxico | Equity Method(1) | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Hanjin KAL | Fair Value(2) | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| LATAM | Fair Value | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unifi Aviation | Equity Method(3) | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheels Up | Fair Value(4) | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other investments | Various | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity investments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Results are included in miscellaneous, net in our income statement under non-operating expense.
(2)At June 30, 2023, we held 14.8 % of the outstanding shares (including common and preferred), and 14.9 % of the common shares, of Hanjin KAL.
(3)Results are included in contracted services in our income statement as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing services at many of our airport locations.
(4)We elected to account for our investment under the fair value option.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 11
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 5. DEBT
| Summary of outstanding debt by category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maturity | Interest Rate(s) Per Annum at | June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Dates | June 30, 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured Payroll Support Program Loans | 2030 | to | 2031 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured notes | 2024 | to | 2029 | to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing arrangements secured by SkyMiles assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SkyMiles Notes(1) | 2023 | to | 2028 | and | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SkyMiles Term Loan(1)(2) | 2023 | to | 2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
NYTDC Special Facilities Revenue Bonds(1) | 2024 | to | 2045 | to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing arrangements secured by aircraft: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates(1) | 2023 | to | 2028 | to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes(1)(2) | 2023 | to | 2033 | to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing arrangements secured by slots, gates and/or routes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 Senior Secured Notes | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 Revolving Credit Facility(2) | 2024 | to | 2025 | Undrawn | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other financings(1)(2) | 2023 | to | 2030 | to | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other revolving credit facilities(2) | 2023 | to | 2024 | Undrawn | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total secured and unsecured debt | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unamortized (discount)/premium and debt issue cost, net and other | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: current maturities | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Due in installments during the years shown above.
(2)Certain financings are comprised of variable rate debt. All variable rates are equal to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") (generally subject to a floor) or another index rate, plus a specified margin.
Availability Under Revolving Credit Facilities
As of June 30, 2023, we had approximately $2.8 billion undrawn and available under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, we had approximately $400 million outstanding letters of credit as of June 30, 2023 that did not affect the availability of our revolving credit facilities.
Early Settlement of Outstanding Notes
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we repurchased a principal amount of $1.1 billion of various secured and unsecured notes and a portion of the SkyMiles Term Loan on the open market and made early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes secured by aircraft. These payments resulted in a $50 million loss on extinguishment of debt recorded in non-operating expense in our income statement.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 12
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Fair Value of Debt
Market risk associated with our fixed- and variable-rate debt relates to the potential reduction in fair value and negative impact to future earnings, respectively, from an increase in interest rates. The fair value of debt shown below is principally based on reported market values, recently completed market transactions and estimates based on interest rates, maturities, credit risk and underlying collateral. Debt is primarily classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
| Fair value of outstanding debt | ||||||||
| (in millions) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Net carrying amount | $ | $ | ||||||
| Fair value | $ | $ | ||||||
Covenants
Our debt agreements contain various affirmative, negative and financial covenants. We were in compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements at June 30, 2023.
NOTE 6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
| Employee benefit plans net periodic cost (benefit) | |||||||||||||||||
| Pension Benefits | Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Recognized net actuarial loss | |||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic cost (benefit) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Recognized net actuarial loss | |||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic cost (benefit) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Service cost is recorded in salaries and related costs in our income statement, while all other components are recorded within pension and related (expense)/benefit under non-operating expense.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 13
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Aircraft Purchase Commitments
Our future aircraft purchase commitments totaled approximately $18.5 billion at June 30, 2023.
Aircraft purchase commitments(1) | |||||
| (in millions) | Total | ||||
| Six months ending December 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
| 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| 2026 | |||||
| 2027 | |||||
| Thereafter | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
(1)The timing of these commitments is based on our contractual agreements with the aircraft manufacturers and may be subject to change based on modifications to those agreements or changes in delivery schedules.
Our future aircraft purchase commitments included the following aircraft at June 30, 2023:
| Aircraft purchase commitments by fleet type | |||||
| Aircraft Type | Purchase Commitments | ||||
| A220-300 | |||||
| A321-200neo | |||||
| A330-900neo | |||||
| A350-900 | |||||
| B-737-10 | |||||
| Total | |||||
Aircraft Orders
During the June 2023 quarter, we agreed to acquire one A330-900 with delivery expected to occur in 2025. We also exercised purchase rights for 12 A220-300 with delivery expected to start in 2027.
Legal Contingencies
We are involved in various legal proceedings related to employment practices, environmental issues, commercial disputes, antitrust and other regulatory matters concerning our business. We record liabilities for losses from legal proceedings when we determine that it is probable that the outcome in a legal proceeding will be unfavorable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcome of the legal proceedings in which we are involved cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of current matters will not have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Employees Under Collective Bargaining Agreements
In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new -year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the -year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18 %. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we recorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of approximately $130 million. These items are recorded within pilot agreement and related expenses in our income statement.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 14
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
| Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Pension and Other Benefit Liabilities | Other | Tax Effect | Total | ||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Changes in value | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Reclassifications into earnings(1) | ( | |||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
Reclassifications into earnings(1) | ( | |||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 15
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 9. SEGMENTS
Refinery Operations
Our refinery segment operates for the benefit of the airline segment by providing jet fuel to the airline segment from its own production and from jet fuel obtained through agreements with third parties. The refinery's production consists of jet fuel, as well as non-jet fuel products. We use several counterparties to exchange the non-jet fuel products produced by the refinery for jet fuel consumed in our airline operations. The gross fair value of the products exchanged under these agreements during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $618 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, compared to $1.0 billion and $1.8 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
Segment Reporting
Segment results are prepared based on our internal accounting methods described below, with reconciliations to consolidated amounts in accordance with GAAP. Our segments are not designed to measure operating income or loss directly related to the products and services included in each segment on a stand-alone basis.
| Financial information by segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Airline | Refinery | Intersegment Sales/Other | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue: | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales to airline segment | $ | ( | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged products | ( | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales of refined products | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ( | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets, end of period | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue: | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales to airline segment | $ | ( | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged products | ( | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales of refined products | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ( | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets, end of period | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net fair value obligations, end of period | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price for jet fuel from the refinery by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor.
(2)Represents value of products delivered under our exchange agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis.
(3)Refinery segment operating results, including depreciation and amortization, are included within aircraft fuel and related taxes in our income statement.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 16
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
| Financial information by segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Airline | Refinery | Intersegment Sales/Other | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue: | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales to airline segment | $ | ( | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged products | ( | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Depreciation and amortization | ( | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Operating revenue: | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales to airline segment | $ | ( | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged products | ( | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales of refined products | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ( | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price for jet fuel from the refinery by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor.
(2)Represents value of products delivered under our exchange agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis.
(3)Refinery segment operating results, including depreciation and amortization, are included within aircraft fuel and related taxes in our income statement.
Fair Value Obligations
The net fair value obligations presented in the table above are related to renewable fuel compliance costs and presented net of any related assets or fixed price purchase agreements. Their value is based on quoted market prices and other observable information and are therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2023 we had no net fair value obligation outstanding. Our obligation is calculated using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS") volume requirements, which were finalized in 2022 for the 2021 and 2022 obligations, and proposed in 2022 for 2023 obligations. In the March 2023 quarter, we settled a portion of our 2021 Renewable Identification Numbers ("RINs") obligation with the EPA. We expect to settle the remaining 2021 and our entire 2022 RINs obligation by the 2022 compliance deadline in the December 2023 quarter.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 17
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 10. EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
We calculate basic earnings/(loss) per share and diluted loss per share by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding restricted shares. We calculate diluted earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of outstanding share-based instruments, including stock options, restricted stock awards and warrants. Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are not material. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share:
| Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of share-based instruments | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 18
Item 2. MD&A
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in our 2022 Form 10-K.
June 2023 Quarter Financial Highlights
Our operating income for the June 2023 quarter improved $972 million compared to the June 2022 quarter to $2.5 billion for the reasons discussed below.
Revenue. Compared to the June 2022 quarter, our total revenue increased $1.8 billion, or 13%, due primarily to strength in the demand for travel and a 17% increase in capacity. Total revenue, adjusted (a non-GAAP financial measure) to exclude refinery sales to third parties, increased in the June 2023 quarter by $2.3 billion, or 19%, compared to the June 2022 quarter.
Operating Expense. Total operating expense in the June 2023 quarter increased $782 million, or 6%, compared to the June 2022 quarter, primarily due to the impact of higher capacity as well as higher employee costs from increased wages and profit sharing, partially offset by lower fuel expense. Total operating expense, adjusted (a non-GAAP financial measure) in the June 2023 quarter increased $1.3 billion, or 12%, compared to the June 2022 quarter. Adjustments were primarily to exclude expenses related to refinery sales to third parties.
Our total operating cost per available seat mile ("CASM") decreased 9% compared to the June 2022 quarter, primarily due to decreased fuel expense and expenses related to refinery sales to third parties on a 17% increase in capacity. Non-fuel unit costs ("CASM-Ex", a non-GAAP financial measure) increased 2.4%.
Cash Flow. Our cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and aggregate undrawn principal amount available under our revolving credit facilities ("liquidity") as of June 30, 2023 was $8.8 billion. During the June 2023 quarter, operating activities generated $2.6 billion. Also, during the quarter, cash flows used in investing activities were a net of $1.4 billion, primarily for capital expenditures. These operating and investing activities generated $1.1 billion of free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure) in the June 2023 quarter. Additionally, we had cash outflows of approximately $1.8 billion related to repayments of our debt and finance leases.
Total cash sales to American Express were $1.7 billion in the June 2023 quarter, an increase of approximately 22% compared to the June 2022 quarter.
The non-GAAP financial measure referenced above for total revenue, adjusted, operating expense, adjusted, CASM-Ex and free cash flow are defined and reconciled in "Supplemental Information" below.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 19
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Results of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Total Operating Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||
(in millions)(1) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Ticket - Main cabin | $ | 6,694 | $ | 5,664 | $ | 1,030 | 18 | % | ||||||
| Ticket - Premium products | 5,135 | 4,109 | 1,026 | 25 | % | |||||||||
| Loyalty travel awards | 902 | 744 | 158 | 21 | % | |||||||||
| Travel-related services | 474 | 441 | 33 | 7 | % | |||||||||
| Passenger revenue | $ | 13,205 | $ | 10,958 | $ | 2,247 | 21 | % | ||||||
| Cargo | 172 | 272 | (100) | (37) | % | |||||||||
| Other | 2,201 | 2,594 | (393) | (15) | % | |||||||||
| Total operating revenue | $ | 15,578 | $ | 13,824 | $ | 1,754 | 13 | % | ||||||
| TRASM (cents) | 22.58 | ¢ | 23.47 | ¢ | (0.89) | ¢ | (4) | % | ||||||
Third-party refinery sales | (1.40) | (2.57) | 1.17 | (46) | % | |||||||||
TRASM, adjusted(2) | 21.18 | ¢ | 20.90 | ¢ | 0.28 | ¢ | 1 | % | ||||||
(1)Total amounts in the table above may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
(2)TRASM, adjusted is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information on adjustments to TRASM, see "Supplemental Information" below.
Compared to the June 2022 quarter, our total revenue increased $1.8 billion, or 13%, due primarily to strength in travel demand on a 17% increase in capacity, with growth in revenue from premium products outpacing main cabin. This increase was partially offset by a decline in third-party refinery sales recorded in other revenue. See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations, including third party refinery sales. The increase in total revenue, in conjunction with a larger increase in capacity, resulted in a 4% decrease in total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM").
Passenger Revenue by Geographic Region
Increase (Decrease) vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Passenger Revenue | RPMs (Traffic) | ASMs (Capacity) | Passenger Mile Yield | PRASM | Load Factor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic | $ | 8,944 | 8 | % | 7 | % | 9 | % | — | % | (1) | % | (1) | pt | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic | 2,803 | 65 | % | 41 | % | 35 | % | 17 | % | 22 | % | 4 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Latin America | 926 | 24 | % | 12 | % | 7 | % | 11 | % | 16 | % | 4 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Pacific | 532 | 175 | % | 175 | % | 113 | % | — | % | 29 | % | 19 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 13,205 | 21 | % | 18 | % | 17 | % | 2 | % | 3 | % | 1 | pt | ||||||||||||
Domestic
Domestic passenger revenue increased 8% in the June 2023 quarter compared to the June 2022 quarter on a 9% increase in capacity and a slight decrease in load factor, with domestic business travel revenue improving compared to the June 2022 quarter.
International
International passenger revenue for the June 2023 quarter increased compared to the June 2022 quarter in each geographic region. In June 2022, the United States lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for international travel, which has had a positive impact on international demand. In addition, other countries in our network have removed travel restrictions since that time, resulting in revenue improvement across all international regions.
U.S. consumers continue to show a strong desire for trans-Atlantic travel, driving up revenue during the June 2023 quarter on 35% capacity growth. This demand for travel has been led by leisure destinations in southern Europe and premium product load factor.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 20
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Latin America region revenue increased during the June 2023 quarter, due to strong demand for leisure destinations in South America and the Caribbean, in addition to continuing the implementation of our joint venture with LATAM.
Pacific region revenue benefited from improved demand for travel to the region, particularly to Japan, on increased capacity following the easing of travel restrictions and the performance of our joint venture with Korean Air.
Other Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Refinery | $ | 965 | $ | 1,514 | $ | (549) | (36) | % | ||||||
| Loyalty program | 774 | 650 | 124 | 19 | % | |||||||||
| Ancillary businesses | 214 | 206 | 8 | 4 | % | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 248 | 224 | 24 | 11 | % | |||||||||
| Other revenue | $ | 2,201 | $ | 2,594 | $ | (393) | (15) | % | ||||||
Refinery. Refinery sales to third parties decreased $549 million compared to the June 2022 quarter due to lower pricing. See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations, including third party refinery sales.
Loyalty Program. Loyalty program revenue relates to brand usage by third parties and other performance obligations embedded in miles sold, including redemption of miles for non-air travel and other awards. These revenues are mainly driven by customer spend on American Express cards and new cardholder acquisitions. Revenues from our relationship with American Express increased compared to the June 2022 quarter, due to continued strength in co-brand card spend and card acquisitions.
Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous is primarily composed of revenues related to Delta Sky Club lounge access, including access provided to certain American Express cardholders, and codeshare agreements. The volume of these transactions has increased compared to the June 2022 quarter in line with the increased capacity.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 21
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Operating Expense
Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease)(1) | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and related costs | $ | 3,692 | $ | 2,955 | $ | 737 | 25 | % | ||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | 2,516 | 3,223 | (707) | (22) | % | |||||||||
| Ancillary businesses and refinery | 1,173 | 1,718 | (545) | (32) | % | |||||||||
| Contracted services | 994 | 791 | 203 | 26 | % | |||||||||
| Landing fees and other rents | 617 | 546 | 71 | 13 | % | |||||||||
| Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs | 614 | 522 | 92 | 18 | % | |||||||||
| Passenger commissions and other selling expenses | 651 | 526 | 125 | 24 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 573 | 510 | 63 | 12 | % | |||||||||
| Regional carrier expense | 559 | 528 | 31 | 6 | % | |||||||||
| Passenger service | 442 | 369 | 73 | 20 | % | |||||||||
| Profit sharing | 595 | 54 | 541 | NM | ||||||||||
| Aircraft rent | 132 | 127 | 5 | 4 | % | |||||||||
| Other | 529 | 436 | 93 | 21 | % | |||||||||
| Total operating expense | $ | 13,087 | $ | 12,305 | $ | 782 | 6 | % | ||||||
(1)Certain variances are labeled as not meaningful ("NM") throughout management's discussion and analysis.
Salaries and Related Costs. In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%.
Over the past year, we implemented base pay increases for eligible employees of 5% effective April 1, 2023 and 4% effective May 1, 2022. Additionally, we have approximately 9,000 more employees as of June 30, 2023 than at June 30, 2022, principally in in-flight service, flight operations and aircraft maintenance, in order to support the growth in our operations. Each of these items contributed to the increase in salaries and related costs during the June 2023 quarter compared to the June 2022 quarter.
Aircraft Fuel and Related Taxes. Fuel expense decreased $707 million compared to the June 2022 quarter primarily due to a 38% decrease in the market price of jet fuel partially offset by a 16% increase in consumption on a 17% increase in capacity. We expect jet fuel prices to remain volatile throughout 2023.
See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations.
| Fuel expense and average price per gallon | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Price Per Gallon | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per gallon data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Fuel purchase cost(1) | $ | 2,557 | $ | 3,565 | $ | (1,008) | $ | 2.56 | $ | 4.13 | $ | (1.57) | ||||||||
| Fuel hedge impact | 3 | (73) | 76 | — | (0.08) | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||
| Refinery segment impact | (44) | (269) | 225 | (0.04) | (0.31) | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense | $ | 2,516 | $ | 3,223 | $ | (707) | $ | 2.52 | $ | 3.74 | $ | (1.22) | ||||||||
(1)Market price for jet fuel at airport locations, including related taxes and transportation costs.
Ancillary Businesses and Refinery. Ancillary businesses and refinery includes expenses associated with refinery sales to third parties, aircraft maintenance services we provide to third parties and our vacation wholesale operations. Refinery sales to third parties decreased $549 million compared to the June 2022 quarter due to lower pricing.
Contracted Services. During the June 2023 quarter, demand and capacity increased compared to the June 2022 quarter due to the ongoing recovery of our operations. The continued restoration of our operations and associated higher volume-related expenses and inflationary pressures were the primary drivers for the increase in contracted services.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 22
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Aircraft Maintenance Materials and Outside Repairs. Maintenance expense increased compared to the June 2022 quarter as we continued to restore our operations and to support our operational reliability.
Passenger Commissions and Other Selling Expenses. Compared to the June 2022 quarter, passenger revenue increased in the June 2023 quarter which was the primary reason for the increase in passenger commissions and other selling expenses.
Passenger Service. Passenger service expenses increased compared to the June 2022 quarter due to higher volume-related expenses associated with increased demand and inflationary pressures.
Profit Sharing. Profit sharing increased by $541 million compared to the June 2022 quarter due to higher projected profitability in 2023. Our profit sharing program pays 10% to all eligible employees for the first $2.5 billion of annual pre-tax profit and 20% of annual pre-tax profit above $2.5 billion, as defined by the terms of the program. In determining the amount of profit sharing, the program defines profit as pre-tax profit adjusted for profit sharing and certain other items.
Other. The increase in other is primarily due to higher volume-related expenses, such as flight crew and other employee travel and incidental costs, associated with increased capacity and inflationary pressures.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 23
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Results of Operations - Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Total Operating Revenue
Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||
(in millions)(1) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Ticket - Main cabin | $ | 11,917 | $ | 9,111 | $ | 2,806 | 31 | % | ||||||
| Ticket - Premium products | 9,151 | 6,648 | 2,503 | 38 | % | |||||||||
| Loyalty travel awards | 1,645 | 1,287 | 358 | 28 | % | |||||||||
| Travel-related services | 903 | 819 | 84 | 10 | % | |||||||||
| Passenger revenue | $ | 23,616 | $ | 17,865 | $ | 5,751 | 32 | % | ||||||
| Cargo | 381 | 561 | (180) | (32) | % | |||||||||
| Other | 4,340 | 4,747 | (407) | (9) | % | |||||||||
| Total operating revenue | $ | 28,337 | $ | 23,173 | $ | 5,164 | 22 | % | ||||||
| TRASM (cents) | 21.74 | ¢ | 20.93 | ¢ | 0.81 | ¢ | 4 | % | ||||||
Third-party refinery sales(2) | (1.44) | (2.44) | 1.00 | (41) | % | |||||||||
| TRASM, adjusted | 20.30 | ¢ | 18.49 | ¢ | 1.81 | ¢ | 10 | % | ||||||
(1)Total amounts in the table above may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
(2)TRASM, adjusted is a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information on adjustments to TRASM, see "Supplemental Information" below.
Unless otherwise discussed below, the changes in total revenue line items, as well as the underlying reasons for these changes, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 are consistent with the discussion above under Results of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, our total revenue increased $5.2 billion, or 22%, due primarily to strength in travel demand on higher capacity and higher yield. The increase in total revenue, on an 18% increase in capacity, resulted in a 4% increase in TRASM and a 10% increase in TRASM, adjusted compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Passenger Revenue by Geographic Region
Increase (Decrease) vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Passenger Revenue | RPMs (Traffic) | ASMs (Capacity) | Passenger Mile Yield | PRASM | Load Factor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic | $ | 16,538 | 19 | % | 10 | % | 8 | % | 8 | % | 10 | % | 2 | pts | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic | 4,047 | 81 | % | 56 | % | 46 | % | 16 | % | 24 | % | 5 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Latin America | 2,058 | 44 | % | 19 | % | 9 | % | 21 | % | 32 | % | 7 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Pacific | 973 | 205 | % | 233 | % | 105 | % | (8) | % | 49 | % | 31 | pts | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 23,616 | 32 | % | 22 | % | 18 | % | 8 | % | 12 | % | 4 | pts | ||||||||||||
Domestic passenger unit revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of the higher levels of capacity and yield during the six months ended June 30, 2023 due to strong demand in the period. International passenger revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased 78% on 40% higher capacity compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to U.S. consumer demand for international travel.
Other Revenue
Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Refinery | $ | 1,882 | $ | 2,700 | $ | (818) | (30) | % | ||||||
| Loyalty program | 1,500 | 1,221 | 279 | 23 | % | |||||||||
| Ancillary businesses | 445 | 416 | 29 | 7 | % | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 513 | 410 | 103 | 25 | % | |||||||||
| Other revenue | $ | 4,340 | $ | 4,747 | $ | (407) | (9) | % | ||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 24
Item 2. MD&A - Results of Operations
Operating Expense
Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and related costs | $ | 7,078 | $ | 5,782 | $ | 1,296 | 22 | % | ||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | 5,192 | 5,315 | (123) | (2) | % | |||||||||
| Ancillary businesses and refinery | 2,298 | 3,100 | (802) | (26) | % | |||||||||
| Contracted services | 2,004 | 1,544 | 460 | 30 | % | |||||||||
| Landing fees and other rents | 1,201 | 1,050 | 151 | 14 | % | |||||||||
| Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs | 1,199 | 988 | 211 | 21 | % | |||||||||
| Passenger commissions and other selling expenses | 1,152 | 838 | 314 | 37 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,137 | 1,016 | 121 | 12 | % | |||||||||
| Regional carrier expense | 1,117 | 1,018 | 99 | 10 | % | |||||||||
| Pilot agreement and related expenses | 864 | — | 864 | NM | ||||||||||
| Passenger service | 859 | 644 | 215 | 33 | % | |||||||||
| Profit sharing | 667 | 54 | 613 | NM | ||||||||||
| Aircraft rent | 264 | 249 | 15 | 6 | % | |||||||||
| Other | 1,090 | 840 | 250 | 30 | % | |||||||||
| Total operating expense | $ | 26,122 | $ | 22,438 | $ | 3,684 | 16 | % | ||||||
Unless otherwise discussed below, the changes in operating expense line items, as well as the underlying reasons for these changes, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 are consistent with the discussion above under Results of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Aircraft Fuel and Related Taxes. Fuel expense decreased $123 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to an 18% decrease in the market price per gallon of jet fuel partially offset by a 17% increase in consumption on an 18% increase in capacity.
See "Refinery Segment" below for additional details on the refinery's operations.
| Fuel expense and average price per gallon | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Price Per Gallon | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per gallon data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Fuel purchase cost(1) | $ | 5,497 | $ | 5,715 | $ | (218) | $ | 2.91 | $ | 3.54 | $ | (0.63) | ||||||||
| Fuel hedge impact | (39) | (77) | 38 | (0.02) | (0.05) | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||
| Refinery segment impact | (266) | (323) | 57 | (0.14) | (0.20) | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense | $ | 5,192 | $ | 5,315 | $ | (123) | $ | 2.75 | $ | 3.29 | $ | (0.54) | ||||||||
(1)Market price for jet fuel at airport locations, including related taxes and transportation costs.
Pilot agreement and related expenses. In addition to the items in salaries and related costs above, the recently ratified pilot agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we recorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of approximately $130 million.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 25
Item 2. MD&A - Non-Operating Results
Non-Operating Results
Three Months Ended June 30, | Favorable (Unfavorable) | Six Months Ended June 30, | Favorable (Unfavorable) | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | $ | (203) | $ | (269) | $ | 66 | $ | (430) | $ | (543) | $ | 113 | ||||||||
| Gain/(loss) on investments, net | 128 | (221) | 349 | 251 | (368) | 619 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (29) | (41) | 12 | (50) | (66) | 16 | ||||||||||||||
| Pension and related (expense)/benefit | (61) | 73 | (134) | (122) | 145 | (267) | ||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous, net | (9) | (28) | 19 | (52) | (70) | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating expense, net | $ | (174) | $ | (486) | $ | 312 | $ | (403) | $ | (902) | $ | 499 | ||||||||
Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net includes interest expense and interest income. This decreased compared to the prior year period as a result of increased interest income and our debt reduction initiatives. During 2022, we made payments of approximately $4.5 billion related to our debt and finance lease obligations, which included approximately $2.3 billion of early repayment activity. We have continued to pay down our debt during the six months ended June 30, 2023 with $3.0 billion of payments on debt and finance lease obligations, including $1.1 billion of principal amounts for the early repurchase of various secured and unsecured notes and a portion of the SkyMiles Term Loan on the open market and early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes secured by aircraft. Approximately $1.4 billion of the early repurchases and repayments were scheduled to mature after 2023. We continue to seek opportunities to pre-pay our debt, in addition to periodic amortization and scheduled maturities.
Gain/(loss) on investments, net. Changes in the valuation of investments accounted for at fair value are recorded in gain/(loss) on investments, net and are driven by changes in stock prices, foreign currency fluctuations and other valuation techniques for investments in companies without publicly-traded shares. See Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our equity investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt reflects the losses incurred in the early repayment of the notes mentioned above.
Pension and related (expense)/benefit. Pension and related (expense)/benefit reflects the net periodic (cost)/benefit of our pension and other postretirement and postemployment benefit plans. The unfavorable year-over-year change in pension and related (expense)/benefit results from lower expected return on plan assets during 2023. This is due to lower plan asset balances as of December 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021, primarily resulting from investment value declines in 2022 consistent with the broader stock market.
Miscellaneous, net. Miscellaneous, net primarily includes foreign exchange gains/(losses), charitable contributions and our share of our equity method investments net results.
Income Taxes
We project our annual effective tax rate for 2023 will be between 22% and 25%. Our effective tax rate in 2023 may be impacted by mark-to-market adjustments on our equity investments. In certain interim periods, we may have adjustments to our net deferred tax assets as a result of changes in prior year estimates, changes in our mark-to-market equity investments and tax laws enacted during the period, which will impact the effective tax rate for that interim period.
Refinery Segment
The refinery operated by Monroe primarily produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Monroe exchanges the non-jet fuel products the refinery produces with third parties for jet fuel consumed in our airline operations. The jet fuel produced and procured through exchanging gasoline and diesel fuel produced by the refinery provided approximately 200,000 barrels per day, or approximately 75% of our consumption, for use in our airline operations.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 26
Item 2. MD&A - Refinery Segment
| Refinery segment financial information | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | Six Months Ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per gallon data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Exchange products | $ | 618 | $ | 982 | $ | (364) | $ | 1,330 | $ | 1,791 | $ | (461) | ||||||||
| Sales of refined products | 89 | 96 | (7) | 215 | 122 | 93 | ||||||||||||||
| Sales to airline segment | 365 | 761 | (396) | 961 | 1,053 | (92) | ||||||||||||||
| Third party refinery sales | 965 | 1,514 | (549) | 1,882 | 2,700 | (818) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue | $ | 2,037 | $ | 3,353 | $ | (1,316) | $ | 4,388 | $ | 5,666 | $ | (1,278) | ||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 44 | $ | 269 | $ | (225) | $ | 266 | $ | 323 | $ | (57) | ||||||||
| Refinery segment impact on airline average price per fuel gallon | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.31) | $ | 0.27 | $ | (0.14) | $ | (0.20) | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||
The refinery generated lower operating income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, as a result of lower pricing.
Starting in mid-September 2023, the refinery is scheduled to complete a planned maintenance event ("turnaround") that is performed once every five years in accordance with the long-term maintenance plan of the facility to allow for safe completion of major repairs and upgrades. The turnaround is expected to take approximately two months and during this time there will be no production at the refinery.
A refinery is subject to annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") requirements to blend renewable fuels into the gasoline and on-road diesel fuel it produces. Alternatively, a refinery may purchase RINs from third parties in the secondary market. The Monroe refinery purchases the majority of its RINs in the secondary market. Observable RINs prices declined slightly since the beginning of 2023 through June 30, 2023 and Monroe incurred $105 million and $207 million in RINs compliance costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $223 million and $308 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
As of June 30, 2023 we had no net fair value obligation outstanding. Our obligation is calculated using the Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS") volume requirements, which were finalized in 2022 for the 2021 and 2022 obligations, and proposed in 2022 for 2023 obligations. In the March 2023 quarter, we settled a portion of our 2021 RINs obligation with the EPA. We expect to settle the remaining 2021 and our entire 2022 RINs obligation by the 2022 compliance deadline in the December 2023 quarter.
For more information regarding the refinery's results, see Note 9 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 27
Item 2. MD&A - Operating Statistics
Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended June 30, | % Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Consolidated(1) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM") | 60,804 | 51,519 | 18 | % | ||||||||||
| Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM") | 68,993 | 58,903 | 17 | % | ||||||||||
| Passenger mile yield | 21.72 | ¢ | 21.27 | ¢ | 2 | % | ||||||||
| Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM") | 19.14 | ¢ | 18.60 | ¢ | 3 | % | ||||||||
| Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM") | 22.58 | ¢ | 23.47 | ¢ | (4) | % | ||||||||
TRASM, adjusted(2) | 21.18 | ¢ | 20.90 | ¢ | 1 | % | ||||||||
| Cost per available seat mile ("CASM") | 18.97 | ¢ | 20.89 | ¢ | (9) | % | ||||||||
CASM-Ex(2) | 13.06 | ¢ | 12.76 | ¢ | 2 | % | ||||||||
| Passenger load factor | 88 | % | 87 | % | 1 | pt | ||||||||
| Fuel gallons consumed (in millions) | 997 | 863 | 16 | % | ||||||||||
Average price per fuel gallon(3) | $ | 2.52 | $ | 3.74 | (33) | % | ||||||||
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3) | $ | 2.52 | $ | 3.82 | (34) | % | ||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | % Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Consolidated(1) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (in millions) ("RPM") | 110,491 | 90,218 | 22 | % | ||||||||||
| Available seat miles (in millions) ("ASM") | 130,345 | 110,713 | 18 | % | ||||||||||
| Passenger mile yield | 21.37 | ¢ | 19.80 | ¢ | 8 | % | ||||||||
| Passenger revenue per available seat mile ("PRASM") | 18.12 | ¢ | 16.14 | ¢ | 12 | % | ||||||||
| Total revenue per available seat mile ("TRASM") | 21.74 | ¢ | 20.93 | ¢ | 4 | % | ||||||||
TRASM, adjusted(2) | 20.30 | ¢ | 18.49 | ¢ | 10 | % | ||||||||
| Cost per available seat mile ("CASM") | 20.04 | ¢ | 20.27 | ¢ | (1) | % | ||||||||
CASM-Ex(2) | 13.44 | ¢ | 12.98 | ¢ | 4 | % | ||||||||
| Passenger load factor | 85 | % | 81 | % | 4 | pts | ||||||||
| Fuel gallons consumed (in millions) | 1,885 | 1,613 | 17 | % | ||||||||||
Average price per fuel gallon(3) | $ | 2.75 | $ | 3.29 | (16) | % | ||||||||
Average price per fuel gallon, adjusted(2)(3) | $ | 2.77 | $ | 3.34 | (17) | % | ||||||||
(1)Includes the operations of our regional carriers under capacity purchase agreements.
(2)Non-GAAP financial measures defined and reconciled to TRASM, CASM and average fuel price per gallon, respectively, in "Supplemental Information" below.
(3)Includes the impact of fuel hedge activity and refinery segment results.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 28
Item 2. MD&A - Fleet Information
Fleet Information
Our operating aircraft fleet, purchase commitments and options at June 30, 2023 are summarized in the following table.
| Mainline aircraft information by fleet type | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Fleet(1) | Commitments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fleet Type | Owned | Finance Lease | Operating Lease | Total | Average Age (Years) | Purchase | Options | |||||||||||||||||||
| A220-100 | 41 | 4 | — | 45 | 3.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A220-300 | 16 | — | — | 16 | 1.7 | 70 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
| A319-100 | 57 | — | — | 57 | 21.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A320-200 | 61 | — | — | 61 | 27.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A321-200 | 63 | 22 | 42 | 127 | 4.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A321-200neo | 35 | — | — | 35 | 0.5 | 120 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||
| A330-200 | 11 | — | — | 11 | 18.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A330-300 | 28 | — | 3 | 31 | 14.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A330-900neo | 14 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 1.9 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A350-900 | 17 | — | 11 | 28 | 4.6 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| B-717-200 | 10 | 57 | 2 | 69 | 21.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-737-800 | 73 | 4 | — | 77 | 21.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-737-900ER | 113 | 1 | 49 | 163 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-737-10 | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
| B-757-200 | 100 | — | — | 100 | 25.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-757-300 | 16 | — | — | 16 | 20.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-767-300ER | 45 | — | — | 45 | 27.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B-767-400ER | 21 | — | — | 21 | 22.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 721 | 91 | 112 | 924 | 14.6 | 323 | 114 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Includes both active and temporarily parked aircraft. Excludes certain aircraft we own or lease that are operated by regional carriers on our behalf shown in the table below.
The table below summarizes the aircraft operated by regional carriers on our behalf at June 30, 2023. In the June 2023 quarter, we retired all remaining CRJ-200 aircraft from service.
| Regional aircraft information by fleet type and carrier | |||||||||||||||||
Fleet Type(1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Carrier | CRJ-700 | CRJ-900 | Embraer 170 | Embraer 175 | Total | ||||||||||||
Endeavor Air, Inc.(2) | 18 | 123 | — | — | 141 | ||||||||||||
| SkyWest Airlines, Inc. | 6 | 38 | — | 83 | 127 | ||||||||||||
| Republic Airways, Inc. | — | — | 11 | 46 | 57 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 24 | 161 | 11 | 129 | 325 | ||||||||||||
(1)Includes both active and temporarily parked aircraft. We own 205 and have operating leases for three of these regional aircraft. The remainder are owned or leased by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. or Republic Airways, Inc.
(2)Endeavor Air, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 29
Item 2. MD&A - Financial Condition and Liquidity
Financial Condition and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2023, we had $8.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and aggregate undrawn principal amount available under our revolving credit facilities ("liquidity"). We expect to meet our liquidity needs for the next twelve months with cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and cash flows from operations. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs with cash flows from operations and financing arrangements.
Undrawn Lines of Credit. As of June 30, 2023, we had approximately $2.8 billion undrawn and available under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, we had approximately $400 million outstanding letters of credit as of June 30, 2023 that did not affect the availability of our revolving credit facilities.
Sources and Uses of Liquidity
Operating Activities
We generated cash flows from operations of $4.8 billion and $4.3 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We expect to continue generating positive cash flows from operations during the remainder of 2023.
Our operating cash flow is impacted by the following factors:
Seasonality of Advance Ticket Sales. We sell tickets for air travel in advance of the customer's travel date. When we receive a cash payment at the time of sale, we record the cash received on advance sales as deferred revenue in air traffic liability. The air traffic liability typically increases during the winter and spring months as advance ticket sales grow prior to the summer peak travel season and decreases during the summer and fall months. We continue to see a shift in customers purchasing flights further in advance compared to historical patterns, enhancing the positive cash flow from advance ticket sales.
Fuel. Fuel expense represented approximately 20% and 24% of our total operating expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The market price for jet fuel is volatile, which can impact the comparability of our periodic cash flows from operations. Although the average fuel price per gallon decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2023, fuel costs remain high compared to historical levels. We expect jet fuel prices to remain volatile throughout 2023. Fuel consumption was also higher during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period due to the increase in capacity. We expect that fuel consumption will continue to increase throughout 2023 compared to 2022, as we plan for our full year system capacity to continue to increase in comparison to 2022, partially offset by increases in the fuel efficiency of our fleet.
Profit Sharing. Our broad-based employee profit sharing program provides that for each year in which we have an annual pre-tax profit, as defined by the terms of the program, we will pay a specified portion of that profit to employees. In determining the amount of profit sharing, the program defines profit as pre-tax profit adjusted for profit sharing and certain other items. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we accrued $667 million in profit sharing expense based on the year-to-date performance and current expectations for 2023 profit.
We paid $563 million in profit sharing in February 2023 related to our 2022 pre-tax profit in recognition of our employees' contributions toward achieving the year's financial results.
Pilot Agreement Payment. In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million.
Sale of Miles to Participating Companies. Customers earn miles based on their spending with participating companies such as credit card companies, hotels, car rental agencies and ridesharing companies with which we have marketing agreements to sell miles. Payments are typically due to us monthly based on the volume of miles sold during the period. Our most significant contract to sell miles relates to our co-brand credit card relationship with American Express. Total cash sales to American Express were $3.4 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 30% compared to the prior year period.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 30
Item 2. MD&A - Financial Condition and Liquidity
Investing Activities
Short-Term Investments. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased a net of $50 million in short-term investments. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on these investments.
Capital Expenditures. Our capital expenditures were $2.5 billion and $2.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our capital expenditures are primarily related to the purchases of aircraft, airport construction projects, fleet modifications and technology enhancements.
We have committed to future aircraft purchases and have obtained, but are under no obligation to use, long-term financing commitments for a substantial portion of the purchase price of the aircraft. Excluding the New York-LaGuardia airport project discussed below, our expected 2023 capital spend of approximately $5.5 billion will be primarily for aircraft, including deliveries and advance deposit payments, as well as fleet modifications and technology enhancements and may vary depending on financing decisions.
New York-LaGuardia Redevelopment. As part of the terminal redevelopment project at LaGuardia Airport, we are partnering with the Port Authority to replace Terminals C and D with a new state-of-the-art terminal facility. Construction is ongoing and is being phased to limit passenger inconvenience. Due to an acceleration effort that commenced in 2020, completion is expected by 2025.
We currently expect our net project costs to be approximately $4.3 billion and we bear the risks of project construction, including any potential cost over-runs. Using funding primarily provided by existing financing arrangements and other sources of funding, we expect to spend approximately $500 million on this project during 2023, of which $213 million was incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"). We have an ongoing terminal redevelopment project at LAX to modernize, update and provide post-security connection to Terminals 2 and 3. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 with a total cost of approximately $2.4 billion. A substantial majority of the project costs are being funded through the Regional Airports Improvement Corporation ("RAIC"), a California public benefit corporation, using a revolving credit facility provided by a group of lenders. We have guaranteed the obligations of the RAIC under the credit facility and the revolving credit facility agreement was most recently amended in the March 2023 quarter, decreasing the revolver capacity to $700 million. In the June 2023 quarter, the revolving credit facility agreement capacity was reduced to $626 million.
Financing Activities
Debt and Finance Leases. In the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had cash outflows of $3.0 billion related to repayments of our debt and finance lease obligations, including $1.1 billion of principal amounts for the early repurchase of various secured and unsecured notes and a portion of the SkyMiles Term Loan on the open market and early principal repayments of $585 million on various notes secured by aircraft. Approximately $1.4 billion of the early repurchases and repayments were scheduled to mature after 2023. We continue to seek opportunities to pre-pay our debt, in addition to periodic amortization and scheduled maturities. In the March 2023 quarter, both Fitch and S&P credit rating agencies upgraded the debt rating outlooks for Delta to stable and positive, respectively.
The principal amount of our debt and finance leases was $20.3 billion at June 30, 2023.
Capital Return to Shareholders. On June 15, 2023, the Board of Directors approved and we will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on August 7, 2023 to shareholders of record as of July 17, 2023.
Covenants. We were in compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements at June 30, 2023.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no material changes in our Critical Accounting Estimates from the information provided in the "Critical Accounting Estimates" section of "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-K.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | June 2023 Form 10-Q 31
Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
We sometimes use information (non-GAAP financial measures) that is derived from the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. Under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules, non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results.
Included below are reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used within this Form 10-Q to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations below may not calculate exactly due to rounding. These reconciliations include certain adjustments to GAAP measures to provide comparability between the reported periods, if applicable, and for the reasons indicated below:
•Third-party refinery sales. Refinery sales to third parties, and related expenses, are not related to our airline segment. Excluding these sales therefore provides a more meaningful comparison of our airline operations to the rest of the airline industry.
•MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges. Mark-to-market ("MTM") adjustments are defined as fair value changes recorded in periods other than the settlement period. Such fair value changes are not necessarily indicative of the actual settlement value of the underlying hedge in the contract settlement period, and therefore we remove this impact to allow investors to better understand and analyze our core performance. Settlements represent cash received or paid on hedge contracts settled during the applicable period.
•Restructuring charges. During 2020, we recorded restructuring charges for items such as fleet impairments and voluntary early retirement and separation programs following strategic business decisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2022, we recognized adjustments to certain of those restructuring charges, representing changes in our estimates.
•Profit sharing. We adjust for profit sharing because this adjustment allows investors to better understand and analyze our recurring cost performance and provides a more meaningful comparison of our core operating costs to the airline industry.
•One-time pilot agreement expenses. In the March 2023 quarter, Delta pilots ratified a new four-year Pilot Working Agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement includes numerous work rule changes and pay rate increases during the four-year term, including an initial pay rate increase of 18%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment made upon ratification in the March 2023 quarter of $735 million. Additionally, we recorded adjustments to other benefit-related items of approximately $130 million. Adjusting for these expenses allows investors to better understand and analyze our core cost performance.
•Aircraft fuel and related taxes. The volatility in fuel prices impacts the comparability of year-over-year financial performance. The adjustment for aircraft fuel and related taxes allows investors to better understand and analyze our non-fuel costs and year-over-year financial performance.
| Total revenue, adjusted reconciliation | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 15,578 | $ | 13,824 | |||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||
| Third-party refinery sales | (965) | (1,514) | |||||||||
| Total revenue, adjusted | $ | 14,613 | $ | 12,311 | |||||||
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Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
| Operating expense, adjusted reconciliation | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Operating expense | $ | 13,087 | $ | 12,305 | |||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||
| MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges | (3) | 73 | |||||||||
| Third-party refinery sales | (965) | (1,514) | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | 1 | |||||||||
| Operating expense, adjusted | $ | 12,119 | $ | 10,866 | |||||||
| Fuel expense, adjusted reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||
| Average Price Per Gallon | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per gallon data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense | $ | 2,516 | $ | 3,223 | $ | 2.52 | $ | 3.74 | |||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||
| MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges | (3) | 73 | — | 0.08 | |||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense, adjusted | $ | 2,513 | $ | 3,296 | $ | 2.52 | $ | 3.82 | |||||||||
| Average Price Per Gallon | |||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per gallon data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense | $ | 5,192 | $ | 5,315 | $ | 2.75 | $ | 3.29 | |||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||
| MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges | 39 | 77 | 0.02 | 0.05 | |||||||||||||
| Total fuel expense, adjusted | $ | 5,231 | $ | 5,392 | $ | 2.77 | $ | 3.34 | |||||||||
| TRASM, adjusted reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| TRASM (cents) | 22.58 | ¢ | 23.47 | ¢ | 21.74 | ¢ | 20.93 | ¢ | |||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party refinery sales | (1.40) | (2.57) | (1.44) | (2.44) | |||||||||||||
| TRASM, adjusted | 21.18 | ¢ | 20.90 | ¢ | 20.30 | ¢ | 18.49 | ¢ | |||||||||
| CASM-Ex reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| CASM (cents) | 18.97 | ¢ | 20.89 | ¢ | 20.04 | ¢ | 20.27 | ¢ | |||||||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | (3.65) | (5.47) | (3.98) | (4.80) | |||||||||||||
| Third-party refinery sales | (1.40) | (2.57) | (1.44) | (2.44) | |||||||||||||
| Profit sharing | (0.86) | (0.09) | (0.51) | (0.05) | |||||||||||||
| One-time pilot agreement expenses | — | — | (0.66) | — | |||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | — | — | 0.01 | |||||||||||||
| CASM-Ex | 13.06 | ¢ | 12.76 | ¢ | 13.44 | ¢ | 12.98 | ¢ | |||||||||
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Item 2. MD&A - Supplemental Information
Free Cash Flow
The following table shows a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating and investing activities (GAAP measures) to free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure). We present free cash flow because management believes this metric is helpful to investors to evaluate the company's ability to generate cash that is available for use for debt service or general corporate initiatives. Adjustments include:
•Net redemptions of short-term investments. Net redemptions of short-term investments represent the net purchase and sale activity of investments and marketable securities in the period, including gains and losses. We adjust for this activity to provide investors a better understanding of the company's free cash flow generated by our operations.
•Net cash flows related to certain airport construction projects and other. Cash flows related to certain airport construction projects are included in our GAAP operating activities and capital expenditures. We have adjusted for these items because management believes investors should be informed that a portion of these capital expenditures from airport construction projects are either reimbursed by a third party or funded with restricted cash specific to these projects.
•Financed aircraft acquisitions. This adjustment reflects aircraft deliveries that are leased as capital expenditures. The adjustment is based on their original contractual purchase price or an estimate of the aircraft's fair value and provides a more meaningful view of our investing activities.
| Free cash flow reconciliation | |||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||
| (in millions) | 2023 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 2,609 | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,382) | ||||
| Adjusted for: | |||||
| Net redemptions of short-term investments | (51) | ||||
| Net cash flows related to certain airport construction projects and other | 81 | ||||
| Financed aircraft acquisitions | (162) | ||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 1,094 | |||
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Item 3. Market Risk
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, which have been designed to permit us to effectively identify and timely disclose important information. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2023 to ensure that material information was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we did not make any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
"Item 3. Legal Proceedings" of our Form 10-K includes a discussion of our legal proceedings. There have been no material changes from the legal proceedings described in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K includes a discussion of our known material risk factors, other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock we made during the June 2023 quarter. The table reflects shares withheld from employees to satisfy certain tax obligations due in connection with grants of stock under the Delta Air Lines, Inc. Performance Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations. It does not specify a maximum number of shares that can be withheld for this purpose. The shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations may be deemed to be "issuer purchases" of shares that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item.
Shares purchased / withheld from employee awards during the June 2023 quarter | ||||||||||||||
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans | Approximate Dollar Value (in millions) of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plan | ||||||||||
| April 2023 | 4,305 | $ | 35.86 | 4,305 | $ | — | ||||||||
| May 2023 | 6,702 | $ | 35.35 | 6,702 | $ | — | ||||||||
| June 2023 | 4,251 | $ | 39.92 | 4,251 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Total | 15,258 | 15,258 | ||||||||||||
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
31.1 Certification by Delta's Chief Executive Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023.
31.2 Certification by Delta's Chief Financial Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023.
32 Certification pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code by Delta's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer with respect to Delta's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023.
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* Incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | |||||
| (Registrant) | |||||
| /s/ William C. Carroll | |||||
| William C. Carroll | |||||
| Senior Vice President - Controller | |||||
| (Principal Accounting Officer) | |||||
| July 13, 2023 | |||||
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