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Delta Election Confirmation (Yes) - Management       EXECUTIVE AND EQUITY PLAN SERVICES
----------------------------------------------       1600 MERRILL LYNCH DRIVE
                                                     MAIL STOP 06-02 OCA
                                                     PENNINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08534






[MERRILL LYNCH LOGO]




DATE


Optionee Name
Address
City, State, ZIP


Dear Optionee Name:


You recently elected to participate in the Delta Air Lines Stock Option Exchange
Program. Pursuant to the Program, you have elected to exchange the following
options granted under the 2000 Performance Compensation Plan or a predecessor
plan.

GRANT DATE             GRANT PRICE             STOCK OPTIONS




                       Total


This confirmation does not constitute acceptance by Delta for cancellation of
your outstanding options. By electing to participate in the Stock Option
Exchange Program, you acknowledged receipt of Delta's Offer to Exchange Certain
Outstanding Stock Options for New Stock Options dated .

This election replaces any prior election you have made. Please note that you
may change your election at any time before 7:00 p.m. ET on June 25, 2003. If
the offer to exchange is extended, you may change your election until the
expiration of the extension.

If you have any questions, please contact a Merrill Lynch representative at
1-866-297-0391. For calls from outside of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico,
please contact a Merrill Lynch representative at 1-770-390-7323.



Sincerely,



Merrill Lynch Executive and Equity Plan Services