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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Category
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by category
Carrying Value at
(in millions)December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Goodwill$9,753 $9,753 
International routes and slots2,583 2,583 
Airline alliances1,863 1,863 
Delta tradename850 850 
Domestic slots622 622 
Total$15,671 $15,671 
Schedule of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

Definite-lived intangible assets by category
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(in millions)Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying ValueAccumulated Amortization
Marketing agreements$730 $(717)$730 $(712)
Maintenance contracts192 (158)192 (154)
Other54 (53)54 (53)
Total$976 $(928)$976 $(919)