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Created: 2025-07-17 12:30:16 UTC

✈️ Delta Air Lines $DAL Settles DOJ Probe Over Pandemic Relief

Delta will pay $8.1M to resolve allegations of violating federal relief terms under the CARES Act.

🔹 DOJ claims Delta exceeded executive pay caps tied to $11.9B in Payroll Support Program (PSP) aid
🔹 Allegedly made excess payments between March 2020 – April 2023
🔹 Whistleblower lawsuit triggered the investigation
🔹 Delta maintains it fully complied with CARES Act rules
🔹 Settlement avoids litigation costs; no admission of wrongdoing
🔹 Comes amid strong Q2 results and bullish 2025 outlook
  - Growth driven by premium travel and loyalty programs
  - Analysts raised forecasts following earnings beat


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