TREASDirect PaymentTransportationFebruary 23, 2026

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

$5,591,860,242

AI Summary

The Department of the Treasury awarded $5.6 billion to Delta Air Lines through the Payroll Support Program (PSP), which provided emergency financial assistance to airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding was required to be used exclusively for employee wages, salaries, and benefits, with restrictions on furloughs and pay cuts, to preserve aviation industry jobs.

Key Points

  1. 01$5.6 billion to Delta Air Lines for employee payroll support
  2. 02Funded under three rounds of the Payroll Support Program (PSP1, PSP2, PSP3)
  3. 03Must be used exclusively for wages, salaries, and benefits
  4. 04Restrictions on furloughs and pay rate reductions
  5. 05Goal was to preserve aviation jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Award Details

Start Date

Feb 23, 2026

End Date

Ongoing

Category

Transportation

State

Award Type

Direct Payment

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Quick Summary

Amount
$5.6B
Agency
Department of the Treasury
Recipient
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Type
Direct Payment

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