TREASDirect PaymentTransportationFebruary 23, 2026

PURPOSE: THE PAYROLL SUPPORT PROGRAM (PSP) PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PASSENGER AIR CARRIERS, CARGO A...

$3,067,957,675

AI Summary

The Department of the Treasury awarded $3.1 billion to Delta Air Lines through the Payroll Support Program (PSP), providing emergency financial assistance to keep airline workers employed during the COVID-19 crisis. This was one of three separate PSP awards to Delta, all restricted to employee wages, salaries, and benefits.

Key Points

  1. 01$3.1 billion to Delta Air Lines for payroll preservation
  2. 02One of three PSP awards to Delta under different program rounds
  3. 03Funds used exclusively for employee compensation
  4. 04Recipients prohibited from furloughing workers
  5. 05Part of the broader aviation industry COVID-19 relief effort

Award Details

Start Date

Feb 23, 2026

End Date

Ongoing

Category

Transportation

State

Award Type

Direct Payment

Related Awards

Quick Summary

Amount
$3.1B
Agency
Department of the Treasury
Recipient
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Type
Direct Payment

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