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:

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.

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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

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📑 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

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

Happy Thanksgiving, and fly safe!

Here is your recap of the MEC’s week from their regular meeting session in Newport Beach, CA.

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

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.