GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by category

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by category
	Carrying Value at				Excess Fair Value at 2023 Testing Date
(in millions)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Goodwill	$	9,753	$	9,753	>100%
International routes and slots	2,583		2,583		20% to >100%
Airline alliances	1,863		1,863		30% to >100%
Delta tradename	850		850		>100%
Domestic slots	622		622		60% to >100%
Total	$	15,671	$	15,671

Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets by category

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

Definite-lived intangible assets by category
	December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
(in millions)	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Marketing agreements	$	730	$	(708)	$	730	$	(704)
Maintenance contracts	192		(150)		192		(145)
Other	54		(53)		54		(53)
Total	$	976	$	(911)	$	976	$	(902)