Delta Air Lines completes $500 million 5.500% notes offering due 2029
Delta Air Lines completed a public offering of $500 million in 5.500% notes maturing November 6, 2029, on November 6, 2026. The company said it will use part of the proceeds to repay about $391 million of Payroll Support Program loan borrowings, about $70 million of aircraft-secured equipment notes, and, with cash on hand, about $39 million of pass through certificates, with any remainder for general corporate purposes. The filing adds new unsecured debt to the balance sheet while reducing several existing obligations.
Key points
- Notes: $500 million aggregate principal, 5.500% coupon, maturing November 6, 2029
- Interest paid semi-annually on May 6 and November 6, starting May 6, 2027
- Proceeds to repay about $391 million Payroll Support Program loan, about $70 million equipment notes, and about $39 million pass through certificates
The filing
Written by AI (Anthropic Claude, claude-haiku-5-5) on Nov 7, 2026, 11:18 PM ET, from the text of the filing and its press-release exhibits only.
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