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LEASES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
We have finance and operating leases for real estate (primarily package centers, airport facilities and warehouses), aircraft and engines, information technology equipment, vehicles and various other equipment used in operating our business. Certain leases for real estate and aircraft contain options to purchase, extend or terminate the lease.
As of March 31, 2026, we had $1.9 billion of additional leases which had not commenced and are expected to commence later in 2026 through 2027. These leases are primarily related to aircraft and will commence when the related aircraft is delivered. Other leases will commence when we are granted access to the property, such as when leasehold improvements are completed or a certificate of occupancy is obtained.
The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
20262025
Operating lease costs$244 $231 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of assets44 35 
Interest on lease obligations11 
Total finance lease costs55 42 
Variable lease costs102 72 
Short-term lease costs333 212 
Total lease costs$734 $557 
LEASES LEASES
We have finance and operating leases for real estate (primarily package centers, airport facilities and warehouses), aircraft and engines, information technology equipment, vehicles and various other equipment used in operating our business. Certain leases for real estate and aircraft contain options to purchase, extend or terminate the lease.
As of March 31, 2026, we had $1.9 billion of additional leases which had not commenced and are expected to commence later in 2026 through 2027. These leases are primarily related to aircraft and will commence when the related aircraft is delivered. Other leases will commence when we are granted access to the property, such as when leasehold improvements are completed or a certificate of occupancy is obtained.
The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
20262025
Operating lease costs$244 $231 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of assets44 35 
Interest on lease obligations11 
Total finance lease costs55 42 
Variable lease costs102 72 
Short-term lease costs333 212 
Total lease costs$734 $557