Happy Holidays! Grab some eggnog by the fireplace and tune into our last Engage Weekly of the year! Besides Santa flying back to the North Pole, here is what's on the radar:🎅🏻 Holiday office hours for ALPA Offices🎄 A holiday message and year-end update from the Delta MEC Chair🎁 Updates from the CASC, Training, and DPAC Committees🛷 Get all the news wrapped up nicely in MEC News!Again, happy holidays, and enjoy time with family and friends!

In this special holiday edition of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with MEC Chairman Captain Eric Criswell for a timely year-end update and message to Delta pilots. Eric shares what’s been keeping the MEC busy over the past few months, including preparations for the upcoming Section 6 contract opener, progress on MOU 25-05, and efforts to bring stability and accountability to trip coverage. The conversation covers the strong pilot engagement seen in the recent contract survey, how that feedback is shaping negotiating priorities, and what to expect as openers are passed in April 2026. Eric also explains the MEC’s new resolution addressing “dealmaking,” outlining a fair, progressive process to protect contractual integrity while keeping the focus where it belongs - on unity and holding the Company accountable. The episode wraps with a holiday message and a reminder to stay rested, stay engaged, and look out for one another as we head into the new year. In this episode: Section 6 preparation and timeline for contract openers Record pilot participation in the contract survey MOU 25-05, the “quick slip,” and sick/well app updates Addressing dealmaking and protecting trip coverage processes The importance of unity heading into negotiations A holiday message to the pilot group Thank you for listening to Engage. On behalf of the Engage Podcast Team, we wish you and your families a very safe, warm, and healthy holiday season. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform to stay up to date when new episodes drop.

Your Engage Weekly is here. Listen now for this week's updates from the Delta MEC: Headlines -Sign Up for Your Yearly Wellness Benefits! Committee News -CASC: December Threat Toolkit - WidgetWx -Aeromed: FAA AME Guide Updates -PAN: Holidays Support -DPAN: Holiday Cheer All links available in this week's MEC News! http://dalm.ec/Lo Have a good weekend!

In this edition of the Engage Weekly, your Comm Committee provides some Good Faith Basis reminders, an update on the NC’s briefing to the MEC on C2026 survey results, more info on a recent ARCOS programming bug, and additional reminders about your end-of-year health insurance benefits. Plus news, updates, and event information from your committees and LECs!

The new Engage Weekly has dropped! Tune in for the latest news from your Delta MEC. Here is what is on the radar: 🔐 Get proactive tips on staying secure and safe during trips, thanks to our new Engage episode with the Aviation Security Committee 📱New TextCaster bid options. Subscribe/edit if you need to update your text preferences 📑 View the latest open grievances for this month 👨‍✈️ Get the lowdown from our November MEC Regular Meeting with this full summary 🤝 Plus, key committee updates, news, and event info are all available in our weekly newsletter

On this episode of Engage, First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes First Officer Bryan Patchen, Chair of the Delta MEC’s Aviation Security Committee and recent Aviation Security Award recipient, for a straight-talk briefing on the security issues pilots face every day. We cover what’s actually happening with KCM (and why the “random” feels constant), how to handle screening disagreements professionally (what to say, who to ask for, and what to document), and the practical risks on international layovers - from aggressive pat-downs to theft tactics targeting watches and phones.   Bryan shares actionable steps that keep crews out of trouble: keep flight gear only for flying, get names/badge numbers when reporting, know when to withdraw consent and elevate to a supervisor, and use safety tools like FACTAL and the State Department’s STEP enrollment form for proximity alerts and emergency news. We also touch on FFDO training status and secondary barriers progress. The goal isn’t fear - it’s awareness, professionalism, and smart habits so everyone gets home safe.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Engage Podcast. Here is your weekly recap from your Delta MEC! 🦃 Are you returning to work soon? Get RTW resources from Contract Admin 🍁 Learn about the CASC's Smoke & Fumes Panel at last week's regular meeting 🥧 A reminder from DPAC to be responsible on this indulgent holiday 🍗 LEC events and info! Happy Thanksgiving, and fly safe!

Here is your recap of the MEC’s week from their regular meeting session in Newport Beach, CA. Be on the lookout for a meeting summary from this November’s meeting The Delta Pilot Uniform Program vendor selection is underway Delta pilots support fellow pilot groups on the picket line this week UNH polling wraps up today. If called, please provide your feedback! Get additional news nuggets from Contract Admin, CASC, PAN, DPAC, and select LECs in this week’s episode and in MEC News! Have a good weekend!

Before your elected Union reps head to California for the November meeting next week, catch this quick Delta MEC update. 📝 Capt. Eric Criswell's November Chairman's Letter covers contract enforcement, MOU 25-05, and C2026 prep👨‍✈️ IROP Resources / Positive Space Extension 📊 UNH Polling is underway 🎙️ The Engage Podcast unpacks NQDC and Open Enrollment 📋 View the updated Open Grievances list ✈️ 🇺🇸 Inspiring spotlight: Learn how Delta pilots flew a WWII vet to the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration More details in this week's MEC News! Look for additional MEC updates from next week's meeting!

The R&I guys are back! Host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Captain Scott Bowles and Captain John Doherty from ALPA’s Retirement & Insurance Committee to talk smart money, savvy timing, and how pilots can make major-league financial plays through the new Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan. Whether you’re eyeing tax strategy, income flexibility, or long-term planning, learn how to harness a little Bobby Bonilla energy - turning today’s earnings into tomorrow’s steady paychecks. We cover eligibility, tax-deferral tactics, in-service vs. retirement/termination distributions, market exposure, and practical risk checks, including insolvency considerations and timing gotchas. After the break, we shift to Open Enrollment 2026: plan changes, HSA reminders, GVUL considerations (including the imputed-income play), and simple to-dos so you don’t leave money on the table. It’s practical, pilot-specific financial insight with a side of humor and real-world strategy. An overview of the NQDC and related MOU details can be found in R&I Update 25-03. The FAQs can be accessed directly at Newport NQDC FAQs. The first round of Newport-hosted webinars has concluded; however, pilots can watch a replay of the Plan Design Overview Meeting  via Deltanet. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Talk with your own financial advisor, tax professional, and/ or attorney before making enrollment decisions.

Tune in to the latest MEC Weekly for essential updates straight from your MEC. Highlights of this episode: UPS Flight 2976: The MEC pays tribute to those lost in the tragic crash that occurred this week. MOU 25-05 Resources: Key details with a companion Engage podcast episode available. Vacation Bidding Upgrade: New software rolling out – what you need to know. Premium Rotations in PBS: Secure your spot starting this December. MEC November Meeting in Newport Beach, CA: Learn what to expect at this month's meeting. Veterans Day Office Hours: Resources available for pilots while offices are closed. Vets, as always, thank you for your service. Additional links and information are available in this week's MEC News. Stay informed, stay connected and stay engaged. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️✈️

Important update for all Delta pilots. In this Engage Alert, host First Officer Ryan Argenta is joined by First Officer Mark Hinczynski (Contract Administration & Enforcement) and Captain Ian Turner (Scheduling) to break down a newly agreed-upon MOU between the Company and ALPA. What’s inside: Click-to-Sick / Sick Lookback: The Company will pause counting sick hours toward lookback retroactive to the July 2025 bid period and going forward until verified compliance. Sick-leave verification tied to exceeding 120 hours is paused during this period. QHCP—Permanent PWA Change: The PWA now permanently broadens “Qualified Health Care Provider” beyond MD/DO, allowing verification via telehealth and additional licensed providers. New “Quick Slip” Step of Coverage: A seniority-based, no-trigger premium step added to coverage. Awarded in a single 12-minute ARCOS window, less opportunities for deal-making, added step before emergency coverage (inverse assignment). Leveling rules apply. Timing: Programming for Quick Slip is targeted for Q2 2026; interim protections remain in force until compliance is confirmed. Compliance will be jointly assessed (including pilot DARTs). Action items: Read the MOU language, contact your LEC reps with questions, and send DARTs to Contract Admin for issues.

Happy Halloween from the Delta MEC! Here are the news bites from the MEC's week. 🍬 🧛🏻‍♂️ 👻 The Engage podcast brings you hotel updates🧟‍♂️ The MEC will meet in regular session in Newport Beach, CA, this November🕷️ Blazer season coming soon🧌 Only DPCF holiday scarves available for order—ties sold out!💀 Plus, all of your committee and LEC news in this week's newsletter!Have a fun, safe, and spooktacular Halloween! 

First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes back Hotel Committee Chair First Officer Steve Koffler for a fast, funny, and genuinely useful tour of the layover landscape. From a brand-new Park Hyatt in Marrakech to upcoming hotel previews in Hong Kong, Melbourne, Grenada, and St. Vincent, Steve shares what’s new, what’s next, and what pilots should know.   We cover Honolulu’s temporary shift to Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tokyo’s potential hotel shuffle, LA’s beach-city ambitions, San Diego’s pending refresh, and the big headline: Amsterdam’s full exit from “you-know-where” and into a far stronger lineup. Practical intel included: why FCRs beat DARTs for hotel feedback, the curbside 20-minute rule (self-help and expense it), when combined crew shuttles are legit, and how to spy your hotel in bid packages. Plus, a cameo of Steve’s PG-13 rap origin story. This episode is rare: equal parts updates, tips, and laughs - no lobby naps required. 

Good morning from the Delta MEC. Here's a quick recap of this week's highlights in the latest episode of Engage Weekly! Possible pilot info breach involving Delta email addresses MiCrew Update Involving Single Sign-On The NC thanks all Delta pilots for taking the Contract 2026 survey! Don't forget to order your holiday ties and scarves! Additional committee and LEC news and events are in this week's newsletter!

Friday is here, and that means a new episode of Engage Weekly is live. Tune in to hear the news you need to know from the Delta MEC. Checklist below: Clarification on Avg. Rate Column in October pay statements ALPA Supports NATCA Updates on the Delta Pilot Uniform Program DPCF holiday ties and scarves are still available! Committee/LEC news and updates

The Engage podcast hits the road to bring you our newest format, Ask ALPA! We visited crew rooms and terminals to find out what you, the pilots, want to know from ALPA! On this episode, Communication Chair F/O Kevin Brady rounded up experts from the Scheduling, Negotiating, Retirement and Insurance, and Pilot Family Matters committees to get the answers and bring them to our listeners. Tune in now!

<p>In this exclusive episode of the Engage Podcast, we highlight the Delta MEC’s powerful new messaging tool for staying connected with your union: the Delta MEC Updates Telegram Channel! </p><p>Join host F/O Ryan Argenta as he sits down with Communications Chair F/O Kevin Brady and Strategic Planning Vice-Chair Capt. John Wood to explore this direct source for real-time MEC news and updates. They’ll guide you through the simple steps to subscribe and access this essential resource. Tune in to discover how to stay informed with the Delta MEC like never before! </p><p><a href="https://t.me/DeltaMEC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Subscribe now to Telegram!</a></p>

<p>The newest Engage Weekly episode is live. Join us for a quick rundown of the Delta MEC&#39;s week. </p><ul><li>The Delta MEC held a special virtual meeting to receive updates on contract disputes and to ensure the Company complies with the PWA—more details to come soon</li><li>Complete the <a href="https://alpa.checkboxonline.com/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Contract 2026 survey</a> to guide negotiation priorities for our next contract</li><li>Support our NATCA brothers and sisters during the government shutdown</li><li><a href="https://www.tiemart.com/collections/dpcf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Donate to the DPCF</a> and get a holiday tie or scarf</li><li>Office hours for the federal holiday on October 13</li><li>Committee and LEC news and events</li></ul><p><br></p><p>More info is available in this <a href="https://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/email_web_version.cfm?publish=newsletter&user_id=ALPA&message_id=24444401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">week&#39;s MEC News</a>. Have a good weekend, and fly safe.</p>

<p>Engage Weekly has arrived. Let&#39;s fly through this week&#39;s headlines:</p><ul><li>The Delta MEC Negotiating Committee with a quick word about the C2026 survey. <a href="https://alpa.checkboxonline.com/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Take it now!</a></li><li><a href="https://alpa.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=gFv-noe244TujwwtKtNDpg~~&pe=1xy0VWb2QY00DKJPZ14UvmLcf6hpskVCgbAS5Z5QQ9CWo3hcK56S3xjQR7YFS0-w&t=INSERT_TRACKING_ENCID" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Engage Podcast demystifies ASAP</a></li><li>MEC dues offer returns are on the way</li><li>New <a href="https://alpa.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=gFv-noe244TujwwtKtNDpg~~&pe=hCUxojqAk1ehrEQ2ywKLLgRNQgneEXnfmoHKSE1rfdIVqZQGDTmTZqJss2xMgOYa&t=INSERT_TRACKING_ENCID" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scheduling Reference Handbook</a> is live</li><li>Wait, it&#39;s only the beginning of October! <a href="https://alpa.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=gFv-noe244TujwwtKtNDpg~~&pe=gzaEaotyrSXz-ketksRVgUv291drPbaLXvMDX42aHa_HGLjGVRowvHONuCcKViGO&t=INSERT_TRACKING_ENCID" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Holiday ties and scarves are available now from the DPCF!</a></li><li>Plus updates from the PBS, CA, Aviation Security, Hotel, Aeromedical, DPAC, and the DPN committees! Also, stay tuned for event news from your LECs.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Have a good weekend and fly safe!</p>