8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 22, 2011

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-05424	58-0218548
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, Georgia  30320-6001

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (404) 715-2600

Registrant’s Web site address:    www.delta.com

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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ITEM 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

Edward H. Bastian, President of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”), today will present to the 2011 JPMorgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference.  Materials to be used in conjunction with the presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8−K, the information in this report (including the exhibit) that is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8−K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth in such filing. This report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in the report that is required to be disclosed solely by Regulation FD.

Statements in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the cost of aircraft fuel; the effects of the global recession; the effects of the global financial crisis; the impact of posting collateral in connection with our fuel hedge contracts;  the impact that our indebtedness may have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our merger with Northwest; the integration of the Delta and Northwest workforces; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; the ability of our credit card processors to take significant holdbacks in certain circumstances; the effects of terrorist attacks; the impact of the rapid spread of contagious illnesses; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of March 22, 2011, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1                      Presentation

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SIGNATURES

          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 hereunto duly authorized.

	DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
	By:  /s/ Hank Halter
Date:  March 22, 2011	Hank Halter Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Presentation

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Delta:Building a Better Airline

J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference

March 22, 2011

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Safe Harbor

This presentation contains various projections and other forward-looking statements which
represent Delta’s estimates or expectations regarding future events.All forward-looking
statements involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond Delta’s control, that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the
projected results.Factors which could cause such differences include, without limitation,
business, economic, competitive, industry, regulatory, market and financial uncertainties
and contingencies, as well as the “Risk Factors” discussed in Delta’s Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2010.Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s
forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of the date of this
presentation, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

In this presentation, we will discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures.You can find the
reconciliations of those measures to comparable GAAP measures on our website at
delta.com.

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Delta:Building a Better Airline

Higher revenues plus solid cost performance
drove $2.5 billion year-over-year improvement
in profitability for 2010

Strong free cash flow
generation

Solid financial foundation and low cost structure,
coupled with improved risk profile, positions
Delta to effectively address impact of high fuel
prices and events in Japan

A successful 2010

Despite recent run-up in fuel prices, strong
operating cash flows with limited capital
requirements allow for sustainable free cash
flow generation

Positioned to succeed in the
long-term

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2010 Results Show Delta’s Solid Foundation….

2010 Operating Income ($M)

Note:All results exclude special items.

Delta’s industry-leading results are among the best in its history

In 2010, Delta:

•Improved pre-tax income by more
than $2.5 billion over 2009

•Generated a 10% return on
invested capital

•Increased unit revenues by 13%

•Maintained consolidated ex-fuel
unit costs at 2009 levels

•Reduced adjusted net debt by $2
billion to $15 billion

•Successfully completed merger
integration

EBIT
Margin

8.4%

5.6%

8.8%

1.8%

6.7%

9.6%

7.3%

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…But Industry Faces Dramatic Rise in Fuel Prices

Today’s market prices reflect 2011 fuel price range of $3.05 - $3.10 per gallon

May - September
$2.02 - $2.11

May 2010

Dec 2011

Prices to drive Delta’s fuel expense up by $3 billion, or 35%, over 2010

June - December
$3.13 - $3.18

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Higher Fuel Prices Driving Reduced Earnings

$325M

Capital Expenditures

Up 10 - 11%

Consolidated unit cost

March quarter 2011

Operating margin

(2 - 3%)

Fuel price

$2.90

Total unrestricted liquidity

$5.4 billion

March quarter 2011 vs.
March quarter 2010

Passenger unit revenue

Up 7 - 8%

Consolidated ex-fuel unit cost

Up 2 - 3%

System capacity

Up 4 - 5%

Domestic

Up 1 - 2%

International

Up 12 - 13%

Note: Excludes special itemsFuel price is net ofhedge impact, and includes taxes, transportation, and option premiums

March quarter fuel price creates over $600 million higher expense

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•Strong revenue environment, combined with
industry fare actions, driving higher yields

Higher Revenues

Reduce Capacity

Fleet Efficiency

Hedge Portfolio

•Retire 120 of our least efficient aircraft over next 18
months, including DC9-50and Saab turbo-prop
fleets, and 60 50-seat regional jets

•Reducing 2H capacity by 4 points versus plan, with
a focus on entities where revenue has not kept pace
with fuel

•Reshaping hedge portfolio and locking in
hedge gains

Using revenues and capacity reductions to address higher fuel expense

Adapting Quickly To The New Fuel Environment

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Revenues in all entities except transatlantic keeping pace with fuel increase

March Quarter 2011 YOY Change

Entity	Unit Revenue	Unit Cost
Domestic	Up 9 - 10%	Up 9 - 10%
Latin	Up 15 - 16%	Up 13 - 14%
Pacific	Up 11 - 12% *	Up 11 - 12%
Atlantic	Down 2 - 3%	Up 11 - 12%
System	Up 7 - 8%	Up 10 - 11%

* Prior to impact of events in Japan

Successfully Passing Fuel Cost through Revenue

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Targeted reductions where revenue not keeping pace with costs

2H11 YOY Capacity Change

	Original Plan	Revised Plan	Change
Domestic	2%	(3%)	(5 pts)
Atlantic	(1%)	(4%)	(3 pts)
Latin	7%	6%	(1 pt)
Pacific	13%	5%	(8 pts)
System	2%	(2%)	(4 pts)

Capacity Actions

•Pulldown of 15-20% Japan
capacity through May,
including suspension of
Haneda

•Reducing Memphis hub
departures by 25%

•Reduction of capacity in
underperforming Transatlantic
markets, in conjunction with JV
partners

Reducing 2H11 Schedule by Four Points

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Preliminary estimates range 2011 net impact at $250 - $400 million

The situation in Japan continues to evolve….

Other Actions

•$1 million donation of cash and in-kind
support for disaster relief

•Dedicated Delta-Red Cross website to
receive donations from employees and
customers

•Standing offer of complimentary cargo
and passenger space for the American
Red Cross

•Working with USAid and other
organizations to provide charter service
for evacuations and supplies

Delta Response to Japan Events

Capacity Response

•Reduce Japan capacity by 15-20%
through May to reflect likely decrease
in short-term demand

•Suspend service to Haneda

•Pull back on capacity between Narita
and the beaches

•Selectively upgauge Asia over-flights
and increase charter operations

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Targeting Incremental Revenue of $1 Billion by 2013

Technology, product investments underway to unlock untapped revenue streams

Deliver a Consistent, Quality Experience for Customers

•Improved seat experience with flat-beds, Economy
Comfort and more domestic first class seats

•State of the art facilities in JFK and Atlanta

•Customer service is a key differentiator

Offer New Products and Services Customers Value

•Seat-related products (e.g. Economy Comfort)

•SkyPriority recognizes our highest-value customers

•Ancillary products to improve the travel experience (e.g.,
hotels, SkyClub passes, Wi-Fi)

Invest in Technology To Sustain Innovation

•Revamped eCommerce platforms enable revenue
innovation

•Improved revenue management from stronger pricing
tools

JFK Terminal 4

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% of Fuel Consumption Hedged

Responding to dislocation of WTI to jet fuel

Avg Jet Equivalent Cap$2.91$2.89$2.95$2.84

Avg Jet Equivalent Floor$2.74$2.62$2.54$2.62

Repositioning Fuel Hedge Portfolio

•Converted nearly all WTI hedge
positions to Brent crude or
heating oil

•Current mark to market value of
$500 million with $360 million in
locked-in gains

•Utilizing cashless collar
structures to provide for
downside participation

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Commitment to Debt Reduction Remains Intact

Adjusted Net Debt

12/31/09

Mid-2013

High fuel will shift timing of achieving $10 billion adjusted net debt target

3/31/11
$14.6 billion

$17 billion

$10 billion

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Scheduled Debt Maturities ($B)

Proactively Managing Near-Term Debt Maturities

$1.6

$2.1

$2.5 *

EETC

Other debt / capital leases

Exit facility

Amex

•Strong liquidity position will be maintained
by a combination of financing and
refinancing activities in addition to solid
free cash flow generation

•Taking advantage of market opportunities
to proactively address future maturities
and reduce cost of debt

•$200 million of 2011 EETC bullet maturity
has already been refinanced, with an
additional 26 aircraft becoming available
for future refinancing

•$1.2B of revolver commitments in hand to
refinance the 2012 exit facility

Plan in place to maintain minimum $5 billion in liquidity

* Does not include $900 million in revolver expiration

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Commitment To $1.3 Billion Annual CapEx

Annual Capital Spending Levels (billions)

Prudent capital management enables sustainable annual free cash flows

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2008200920102011201220132014+

$2.2$1.3 $1.3$1.25 $1.2$1.4$1.3

Merger

Integration

International
Product &
Facilities

Domestic
Narrowbody
Replacement

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Path To Improving Shareholder Returns

10 - 12% operating margin

$5 billion EBITDAR

Minimize capital reinvestment
requirements

Use cash to delever the balance
sheet

Generate sustainable 10%+ return on invested capital

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We sometimes use information that is derived from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). Certain of this information is considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules.  The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results.

Delta is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking projections to GAAP as the nature or amount of special items cannot be estimated at this time.

Delta excludes special items because management believes the exclusion of these items is helpful to investors to evaluate the company’s recurring operational performance.

Delta presents net investing activities because management believes this metric is helpful to investors to evaluate the company’s investing activities.

Delta uses adjusted total debt, including aircraft rent, in addition to long-term adjusted debt and capital leases, to present estimated financial obligations. Delta reduces adjusted total debt by cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, resulting in adjusted net debt, to present the amount of additional assets needed to satisfy the debt.

Delta presents return on invested capital (ROIC) as management believes it is helpful to investors in assessing the company's ability to generate returns using its invested capital.  ROIC represents operating income excluding special items divided by the sum of average market value of equity and average adjusted net debt.

Delta presents free cash flow because management believes this metric is helpful to investors to evaluate the company’s ability to generate cash.

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Pre-Tax Income
	Full Year		Full Year
(in millions)	2010		2009
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	608	$	(1,581	)
Items excluded:
Restructuring and merger-related items		450		407
Loss on extinguishment of debt		391		83
Other		10		-
Pre-tax income (loss) excluding special items	$	1,459	$	(1,091	)

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Operating Income & Margin
	Full Year
(in billions)	2010
Operating income	$	2,217
Item excluded:
Restructuring and merger-related items		450
Operating income excluding special items	$	2,667
Total operating revenue	$	31,755
Operating margin excluding special items		8.4	%

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Total capital expenditures
	Full Year		Full Year
(in billions)	2009		2008
Delta property and equipment additions (GAAP)	$	1.2	$	1.5
Northwest property and equipment additions (GAAP) for the period from January 1 to October 29, 2008		-		1.1
Other		0.1		(0.4	)
Total capital expenditures	$	1.3	$	2.2

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Adjusted Net Debt & ROIC

(in billions)	December 31, 2010					September 30, 2010					June 30, 2010					March 31, 2010					December 31, 2009
Debt and capital lease obligations	$	15.3				$	15.4				$	15.8				$	16.9				$	17.2
Plus: unamortized discount, net from purchase accounting and fresh start reporting		0.6					0.7					1.0					1.1					1.1
Adjusted debt and capital lease obligations			$	15.9				$	16.1				$	16.8				$	18.0				$	18.3
Plus: 7x last twelve months' aircraft rent				2.7					3.0					3.2					3.3					3.4
Adjusted total debt				18.6					19.1					20.0					21.3					21.7
Less: cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments				(3.6	)				(3.9	)				(4.4	)				(4.9	)				(4.7	)
Adjusted net debt			$	15.0				$	15.2				$	15.6				$	16.4				$	17.0
(in billions, except % return)			2010
Operating income			$	2.7
Market value of equity (assuming $12.60/ share)			$	10.6
Adjusted net debt			$	15.5
Total invested capital			$	26.1
Return on invested capital				10	%

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