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Delta Air Lines, Inc.’s Statement Against
Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, and Sexual Exploitation
Published May 2026 (reporting for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025)
Delta Air Lines, Inc.’s statement, including the entities it owns and controls, (Delta) describes
Delta’s actions against Modern Slavery, including forced labor, child labor, human trafficking,
sexual exploitation, and child pornography (generally referred to as “Modern Slavery”)andreflects
our commitment to fostering human rights and supporting the communities where we live, work,
and serve. This statement is available on Delta’s website at Supplier Diversity | Delta Air Lines
and is designed to meet Delta’s reporting obligations under the Australia Modern Slavery Act of
2018, the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015, Norwegian Transparency Act,and the Canada Fighting
Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act1.
DELTA’S COMMITMENT TO COMBAT MODERN SLAVERY
Delta denounces all forms of Modern Slaveryand is committed to promoting andensuring a safe
work environmentfor employees andsuppliers’ employees. Deltafully supports and respects the
various Modern Slavery and anti-human trafficking laws, which are consistent with our core values
and commitment to corporate citizenship. We take seriously our responsibility as a global citizen
and are proud to be a leading force against Modern Slavery in the airline industry.
ABOUT DELTA AIR LINES
Delta is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
DAL, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, powered by over 100,000 employees. We and our
alliance partners collectively serve over 120 countries and territories and over 800 destinations
around the world. As a worldwide leader in the aviation industry, Delta provides scheduled air
transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States (U.S.) and around the
world. In addition, Delta’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operation services our own
fleet as well as aviation and airline customers around the world. Delta owns and controls entities
located in the U.S. that provide a range of aviation products and services, including regional
passenger carrying, vacation planning services, engineering and development on aircraft
interiors, pilot training, and the purchase and sale of surplus aircraft parts.
GUIDING DOCUMENTS
We live by our values of integrity, care, resilience, and servant leadership using the following as
our primary guides:
(cid:120) The Rules of the Road, which sets forth our mission that “No One Better Connects the
World.” It outlines our core values and most important behaviors for our employees.
(cid:120) The Way We Fly, which outlines Delta’s fundamentalexpectations of ouremployees and how
we conduct business around the world, including our commitment to fostering human rights
and supporting the communities we live in.
(cid:120) Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines Delta’s legal and ethical expectations of our
suppliers. Delta references the Supplier Code of Conduct in contracts with key suppliers,
which specifically requires that suppliers:
(cid:120) not use child or forced labor;
1In preparing this Statement, Delta engaged with the relevant entities it owns or controls.

(cid:120) comply with all applicable laws regarding child and forced labor;
(cid:120) comply with all applicable minimum wage laws and maximum hours laws;
(cid:120) maintain a workplace that is free of hostility, harassment, and discrimination;
(cid:120) not participate in human trafficking or sexual exploitation;
(cid:120) respect the right of freedom of association; and
(cid:120) provide career management and training to employees where possible.
For key supplierswho agree to Delta’s Supplier Code of Conduct, Delta may inspect their facilities
to ensure compliance.Ifasupplier fails to follow Delta's standards, Delta has the right to terminate
the contract or pursue other remedies. Suppliers are required to report promptly to Delta any
violations of Delta’s standards.
Together, these documents describe the standards of business conduct that apply to our
interactions with our employees, our customers, our supply chain, and other business partners
around the world. These policies, which are informed by international standards,help ensure that
we conduct business in an ethical and responsible manner, including by helping to prevent and
reduce risks of Modern Slavery within Delta and our supply chain.
As described further below, Delta continues to develop its supply chain due diligence program
and related policies and processes.
DELTA’S SUPPLY CHAIN
Delta is firmly committed to social responsibility in all our operations, including where we depend
on people outside of our organization. While Delta’s operations are global, the majority of its key
direct suppliers are located in the United States and Europe.Delta’s procurement teams consist
of five divisions: Supply Chain Management (catering, hotels, airport services, transportation,
uniforms, passenger amenities, information technology, office supplies), Technical Operations
(aircraft parts, engines, and systems), Fuel, Fleet, and Corporate Real Estate (airport
construction, facilities, airport leases, and Delta Sky Clubs). In 2025, Delta’s Supply Chain
Management carriedout a supply chain mappingexercisefocused on vendor criticality based on
inherent supply chain risk,includingstrategic importance, operational impact, and brand risk. This
mapping exercise informs the ongoing development of Delta’s due diligence processes.
The Supplier Code of Conduct is reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing alignment with legal
requirements, industry standards, and evolving environmental, social, and governance
expectations. As part of this process, Delta engages relevant internal stakeholders for feedback
to evaluate effectiveness, identify emerging risks, and incorporate best practices.
STEPS TO COMBAT MODERN SLAVERY
In 2025, Delta continued to deliver on our commitment to combat Modern Slavery through
policies, the direct and strategic support of leadership, support of legislation against Modern
Slavery, vendor due diligence, employee training, customer engagement, strategic partnerships,
clear expectations of our supply chain, supporting survivors, and volunteer opportunities for
employees.
Assessing and Managing Operational Risk
Delta’s primary Modern Slavery-related operational risk is the misuse of the airline industry by
criminals for the illegal trafficking of men, women, and children. In identifying and assessing this

risk, Delta considers U.S. Department of Homeland Security and International Air Transport
Association risk assessments. The International Organization for Migration, the leading United
Nations organization in the field of migration, continues to report that nearly 80% of international
human trafficking journeys cross through official border control points, including airports. As a
result, Delta continues to take steps to fight human trafficking. Additionally, Delta continuously
works to improve our program to combat Modern Slavery as well as comply with evolving global
legislation against Modern Slavery.
Delta has worked diligently to create a robust anti-human trafficking and awareness program.
Delta owns or controls one smaller regional airline to which Delta has provided anti-human
trafficking pilot training and procurement support. While mostof Delta’s controlled entitiesdo not
pose a high risk ofhuman trafficking, Delta intends to further engagethesecompanies regarding
this program inthe future.
Within Delta’s own operations, Delta invests heavily in safety initiatives, described in our annual
Delta Difference Report, to enhance our safety culture and to prevent safety-related incidents,
including employee injuries and illnesses. Delta’s safety expectations also extend to Delta’s
suppliers.
Delta Leadership and Global Initiatives
Delta has established a cross-divisional Anti-Human Trafficking Steering Committee, comprised
of senior leaders from Airport Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Corporate Security,
Flight Operations, Global Distribution, Human Resources, In-Flight Service, Legal, Marketing,and
Technical Operations. The Anti-Human Trafficking Steering Committee identifiesopportunities for
Delta toplay a meaningful role in the fight against Modern Slavery around the globe.
Delta’s #GetOnBoard campaign is a global initiative to encourage employees and customers to
join the fight. Delta works closely with law enforcement through our Blue Lightning partnership.
The Blue Lightning Initiative is partof the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
to train aviation personnel in identifying potential traffickers and human trafficking victims and to
report their suspicions to federal law enforcement.
As part of Delta’s commitment to raise awareness among employees, suppliers, and customers,
Delta has signed the International Code of Conduct outlined by Protecting All Children from
Trafficking. As the first global airline to sign the International Code of Conduct, Delta is proud to
have pioneered the way for other airlines and businesses to join the fight against sexual
exploitation. Delta was a founding member of the Global Business Coalition Against Human
Trafficking in 2012.
In addition, Delta regularly engages with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and other
federal agencies in exploring and sharing best practices by speaking on anti-human trafficking
panels, and Delta is a member of Transportation Leaders against Human Trafficking (TLAHT), a
DOT initiative designed to maximize the transportation industry’s collective impact on human
trafficking.
Employee Expectations, Training, and Reporting
Delta requires that employees refuse to take part in activities that cause or further Modern Slavery.
Delta prohibits the use of company facilities, resources, equipment, or travel privileges for

activities that support Modern Slavery. This includes any use of company computers, networks,
phones, or other equipment for viewing, storage, distribution, promotion, or other use that fosters
Modern Slavery. Employees who participate in Modern Slaverywill be subject to termination from
employment. Delta requires that employees report to managers, supervisors, or local authorities,
as appropriate, any passenger or employee believed to be engaged in Modern Slavery.
Delta offers internal resources and training to approximately 100,000 employees and relevant
contractors on our policies related to human trafficking as well as how to report suspicions of
human trafficking. Additionally, with regular cadence dictated by training regulations, Delta
provides specific training, Fighting Human Trafficking, to our more than 46,000 flight crew
members and gate agents on the procedures to be followed if witnessing suspected indicators of
trafficking either in flight, in the airport, or at home.The training was developed in partnership with
Polaris specifically for airline employees. It teaches Delta employees and contractors how to
respond through data-based examples of trafficking in transportation scenarios. While pilots, flight
attendants, and agents are required to complete this training, employees in other Delta divisions
voluntarily takethe training.
Delta provides ad hoc internal training to assist employees and operational divisions in identifying
human traffickingindicatorsand guidance on how to address suspicions of human trafficking while
completing their job functions. Delta offers multiple internal reporting tools for employees to
immediately report any suspicious activity. Each reporting tool is monitored by trained employees
to follow procedures and to provide assistance through Delta’s partnership with Blue Lightning.
By tracking the volume of reports of suspected human trafficking activity, Delta can assess
Modern Slavery risks over time.
Supporting Survivors
Delta recognizes the importance of not only stopping Modern Slavery but also assisting the
survivors of these crimes. Delta tackles this initiative in several ways.
(cid:120) Delta encourages employees to get involved through volunteer opportunities with
organizations such as Freedom United, WellSpring Living, and Street Grace, allowing Delta
people to engage in the community and support women’s shelters and other organizations
that serve human trafficking survivors.
(cid:120) Customers can support the survivors by donating miles to the National Human Trafficking
Hotline through the Delta SkyWish Program. Donations from the extended Delta family
provide critical care to victims and survivors, returningthem to a place of safety and reuniting
them with families. We’ve donated over 15 million miles to Polaris to provide over 326 flights
to help reunite trafficking survivors with family and to provide essential resources for their
overall well-being and safety.
(cid:120) Delta hosts an apprenticeship program for survivors through Wellspring Living, an anti-
trafficking residential program to support rehabilitation and create career opportunities.
Assessing and Managing Supply Chain Risk
Delta is firmly committed to social responsibility in all our operations, including where we depend
on people outside of our organization. Delta and the entities it owns or controls source a wide
variety of products from third parties all over the world-from blankets and coffee to aircraft engines
and tires. Delta recognizes that no industry is entirely free of Modern Slavery risks andthat these
risks are heightened for some suppliers, products, and source regions (i.e., goods and source
countries identified on the US Department of Labor List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or

Forced Labor). Assessment of these risks forms part of Delta’s engagement strategy with
suppliers (described below). Delta continues to engage with the entities it owns or controls
regarding their steps to address Modern Slavery in their respective operations and supply chains
as Delta develops its due diligence program.
Delta’s procurement professionals follow internal standards for sourcing, procurement, and
selection of our suppliers and business partners. Through our Supplier Code of Conduct, we
require our suppliers to comply with operational human rights requirements, including the use of
mechanisms for monitoring, reporting, and correcting identified issues.
Our strategic sourcing process defines how we work with suppliers and helps us to combat
potential adverse impacts of our global supply chain. In 2025, we enhanced our third-party risk
management capabilities through expanded ESG assessments and continuous monitoring. We
enhanced systematic evaluation of ESG practices across our critical vendor base andperformed
continuous supply chain monitoring. Delta monitors nearly all its spend for risk intelligence and
reported ESG violations.
This process includes embedding standardized sustainability criteria at the front end of our
sourcing processesanda duediligence process to screenand monitorbusiness critical and high-
risk suppliers for potential sustainability risk factors, including Modern Slavery indicators. Delta
uses external risk intelligence scoring to assign risk levels to these suppliers and monitors
accordingly. In 2024, we added a vendor risk dashboard to our strategic sourcing process. The
vendor dashboardaggregates data from multiple third-party risk vendors tosupport our processes
forevaluatingand measuringrisk forthesesuppliers, including Modern Slavery risks.Dashboard
findings and scoring areshared with Delta sourcing managers to ensure vendors are performing
optimally.
Additionally, Delta continues to integrate sustainability into our business strategy by partnering
with a third-party risk vendor to enhance transparency across Delta's supply chain and ensure
alignment of values when weengagesuppliers. This vendor evaluatessuppliers in Delta’s global
supply chain against labor and human rights criteria, including forced labor and child labor,
allowing Delta to measure the impact of our supply chain, identify deficiencies, and implement
corrective actions where needed, as well as to spotand encouragepositive practices that support
our sustainability goals.
A core focus for Delta is furthering transparency and accountability in our global supply chain.
Delta is focused on further developing our due diligence processes to better enable risk
identification, mitigation, and remediation (if needed) within our supply chain, as well as refining
our processes for evaluating the effectiveness of our program. Delta measures due diligence
effectiveness by regularly reviewing our policies and procedures and tracking performance
indicators of suppliers through external third-party risk vendors. As Delta is still developing
processes for assessing Modern Slavery risks in its supply chains, Delta has not yet taken any
remediation measures (including measures to remediate loss of income resulting from measures
to address Modern Slavery) other than the above-described support Delta provides to human
trafficking survivors and other forms of Modern Slavery.

Other Steps Taken to Prevent Modern Slavery
(cid:120) In January 2026, Delta marked Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month by hosting a global
employee Town Hall with experts from Department of Homeland Security, law enforcement,
youth court support, and individuals with lived experience. The event included a message
from Georgia’s First Lady. Through Delta’s partner, Protect All Children from Trafficking
(PACT), employees were invited to participate in the Red Sand Project, filling cracks of
sidewalks with red sand to increase public awareness to the depths of human trafficking and
Modern Slavery.
(cid:120) In January 2026, Delta announced the creation of an Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Advocate
Committee, a dedicated group of employees committed to raising awareness, supporting
education efforts, and advancing the company’s role in combating human trafficking.
(cid:120) On June 1, 2025, in Delhi, India, SkyTeam became the only global airline alliance to sign a
joint statement committing to the fight against human trafficking. This commitment reinforces
SkyTeam’s shared responsibility to raise awareness and take action across the aviation
industry.
(cid:120) From 2023 through 2026, Delta has provided a range of onboard awareness announcements,
films, and videos to help educate customers about Modern Slavery in the U.S. and around the
world. These efforts have included titles such as Ghost Fleet, Sex Trafficking in America, A
Way Out,and Invisible Hands: Child Labor, reinforcing Delta’s ongoing commitment to raising
awareness and promoting informed action.
(cid:120) In 2023, the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council presented Delta with the Georgia
Corporate Leadership Award, the Polaris Star Award by the United Abolitionists, and the
Corporate Citizen Award by Global Strategic Operatives and O'Connell House for our anti-
human trafficking work.
(cid:120) Over the past few years, Delta has lobbied for anti-trafficking bills that protect survivors locally
and nationally (e.g., H.R. 4323, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act which was signedinto law
in 2026).
(cid:120) Delta hosts annual fly-ins to Washington D.C. to connect with the U.S. Congress and lobbies
for legislation that supports survivors.
(cid:120) In furtherance of Delta’s efforts to raise awareness and provide support to potential victims,
Delta posts signage in airports across the U.S. to raise awareness for human trafficking. The
signs help teach the public about indicators of trafficking and highlight the National Human
Trafficking Hotline number: 1-888-373-7888.
(cid:120) During the last fiveyears,Delta employees attendedthe Georgia State Advocacy Day Against
Human Trafficking to rally for legislation supporting survivors and prosecution of traffickers
and buyers.
(cid:120) Delta continues to raise awareness among the broader corporate community and engages
leaders at our hub airports across the U.S.
(cid:120) From 2018 through 2025, Delta has partnered with the Atlanta International School (AIS) on
a student-led initiative held each March to raise awareness and educate others about human
trafficking.

ATTESTATION
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines, Inc. on April 23, 2026
and has been signed by the undersigned Chair of the Board of Directors.
I, in the capacity as Chari of the Board of Directors, attest that I have reviewed and approve the
information contained hereinon behalf of the Board of Directors for Delta Air Lines,Inc. Based on
my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, I attest that the information is true,
accurate and complete in all material respects for the reporting year listed above.
_______________________
Signature
David S. Taylor
Name
Chair of the Board of Directors
Title
I have the authority to bind Delta Air Lines, Inc.
_May 4, 2026____________________
Date