EXHIBIT 10.16

              DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN BENEFITS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

DELTA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, AMEND OR TERMINATE THESE BENEFITS AT ANY
TIME FOR ANY REASON FOR PERSONS IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND, WHERE
APPLICABLE, FOR PERSONS WHOSE EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY HAS ENDED.

EXECUTIVE LIFE INSURANCE: Delta provides life insurance coverage of two times
base salary to executive officers, and reimburses participants for associated
taxes. Full insurance coverage continues for an executive officer who retires at
or after age 62 with at least ten years of service. If an executive officer
retires prior to age 62 or with less than ten years of service, insurance
coverage is reduced by 3% for each year of age less than 62 and by 10% for each
year of service less than ten years. Insurance coverage ceases for executive
officers who terminate employment other than as a result of retirement, approved
long term disability or death.

FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES: Executive officers are eligible for up to $15,000
per year of tax preparation, legal and financial planning services under Delta's
Financial Planning Program.

FLIGHT BENEFITS: As is common in the airline industry, Delta provides
complimentary travel and Delta Crown Room privileges for executive officers, the
officer's spouse, domestic partner or designated companion, and the officer's
dependent children. Delta reimburses the officer for associated taxes on
complimentary travel with an imputed tax value of up to $20,000 per year.
Executive officers who retire at or after age 52 with at least 10 years of
service receive these travel privileges during their retirement, but do not
receive reimbursement for associated taxes.

COMPANY CAR: Delta provides a company car for its Chief Executive Officer. The
value of any non-business use of the car is included in the officer's taxable
income.

HOME SECURITY SERVICES: Delta reimburses executive officers for installation and
monthly monitoring of home security systems.