UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2004 DELTA AIR LINES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-05424 58-0218548 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, Georgia 30320-6001 ------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 715-2600 Registrant's Web site address: www.delta.com Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On May 19, 2004, Delta Air Lines, Inc. issued a press release announcing its new leadership team effective June 1, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) EXHIBITS Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2004, titled "Delta Air Lines Announces New Leadership Team." SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DELTA AIR LINES, INC. Date: May 19, 2004 BY: /s/ Leslie P. Klemperer --------------------------------------- Leslie P. Klemperer Vice President - Deputy General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ------------ 99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2004, titled "Delta Air Lines Announces New Leadership Team."