The Delta Pilots Disability and Survivorship (D&S) Plan provides:
Life insurance benefits for active and retired pilots
Monthly income survivor benefits for eligible survivors of pilots who retired or deceased before 2008
- Disability benefits for disabled pilots
The amount of life insurance diminishes after the date of retirement to a level of $10,000 five years later. Monthly income survivor benefits generally are paid to eligible spouses for the spouse's lifetime. Disability benefits of pilots who were removed from the Delta seniority list on or before June 1, 2006, generally continue for life, but are reduced by the amount of Delta retirement benefits that are paid to or on the account of the pilot. Disability benefits of pilots who remained on the Delta seniority list after June 1, 2006, terminate at the FAA mandatory retirement age; however, such disabled pilots receive annual contributions to their defined contribution retirement accounts until the date of retirement.
Click on the buttons directly below the image of the magnifying glass if you want to read about the history of the D&S Plan or the details of historical changes to the Plan.
Documentation is available towards the bottom of this page that can be used for reference relating to benefits under the D&S Plan which generally are governed by the provisions of the Plan that were in effect as of the pilot's Event Date (the earlier of the date of disability, retirement or death). For example, if the pilot retired or became disabled on October 1, 2001, his benefits are governed by the provisions of the 1996 Revision and Restatement of the D&S Plan as amended by the 1st Amendment which became effective on September 1, 2001. Amendments that became effective after the Event Date generally are not applicable.
There are some amendments that contain retrospective provisions. One such amendment is the 6th Amendment to the 1996 Restatement and Revision of the Plan which was drafted during the time frame of the Delta Bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court subsequently stipulated that the provisions of the 6th Amendment were not enforceable on pilots who no longer were on the Delta pilot seniority list after
June 1, 2006, and the 10th Amendment confirmed the bankruptcy court stipulation. The bankruptcy court stipulation is included for reference below after the 6th Amendment.
If your Event Date is after January 1, 2011, the applicable document is the Revised and Restated D&S Plan effective on January 1, 2011.
If your Event Date is between July 1, 1996 and January 1, 2011, you will need to research the 1996 version of the Plan plus the amendments that occurred prior to your Event Date. Amendments #6, #7 and #10 may need to be reviewed in many cases where the Event Date occurred prior to the dates of those Amendments.
If your Event Date falls between July 1, 1986 and July 1, 1996, the applicable documentation is the Revised and Restated D&S Plan effective July 1, 1986 and amendment thereafter up until the date of your Event Date. If your Event Date is before July 1, 1986, the applicable documentation is the Original D&S Plan effective February 1, 1972 plus amendment thereafter up until the date of your Event Date.
Click on the underlined words in green fonts below defining the Plan or Amendment to view the respective document.
REVISED AND RESTATED D&S PLAN effective January 1, 2011
1st Amendment signed December 21, 2013
2nd Amendment signed December 21, 2013
REVISED AND RESTATED D&S PLAN 1996
D&S Plan effective July 1, 1996
1st Amendment effective on September 1, 2001
2nd Amendment effective on January 1, 2002
3rd Amendment effective on May 1, 2000
4th Amendment effective on November 11, 2004
5th Amendment effective on December 31, 2004
6th Amendment effective on June 1, 2006
7th Amendment effective on June 1, 2006
8th Amendment effective on September 18, 2007 and January 1, 2008
9th Amendment effective on August 11, 2008
10th Amendment effective on various dates with special reference to June 1, 2006.
If your event date (disability or retirement) preceded July 1, 1996, your benefits generally are governed by the 1986 or 1972 versions of the D&S Plan listed below as amended up until your event date.
REVISED AND RESTATED D&S PLAN 1986
D&S Plan Effective July 1, 1986
Amendment effective on October 1, 1987
Amendment effective on September 1, 1991
Amendment effective on June 1, 1992
Amendment effective on August 1, 1992
Amendment effective on August 1, 1994
Amendment effective on January 1, 1995
D&S PLAN 1972
D&S Plan established on February 1, 1972
Amendment effective on January 1, 1976
Amendment effective on July 1, 1976
Amendment effective on July 1, 1982
The 1972 Pilot Working Agreement between Delta and ALPA contained a Letter of Agreement which established the D&S Plan as well as the Delta Pilots Retirement Plan. That document is posted below for reference.
The content of the foregoing documentation is believed to be accurate; however, no warranties are made or implied as to its accuracy.
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