t61671_8k.htm
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):  February 7, 2008
 
 
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


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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(e)           As previously announced, Delta is reviewing strategic options  to ensure it maintains its leadership position in the airline industry , including potential consolidation transactions.  On February 7, 2008, Richard Anderson, Delta's Chief Executive Officer voluntarily offered to waive the change in control provisions of his compensation arrangements. Mr. Anderson volunteered to give up any enhanced or accelerated compensation that he would otherwise be entitled to if any consolidation transaction currently under review is completed.  The Personnel & Compensation Committee of Delta's Board of Directors has accepted Mr. Anderson's offer.


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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/ Leslie P. Klemperer
  
   
Leslie P. Klemperer
  
Date:  February 13, 2008
   Secretary  
 
 
 
 
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