Delta’s revenue and profits were both up in its latest earnings report. But amid soaring jet fuel prices, it plans to raise airfares and fees.
Delta just reported strong quarterly earnings by focusing on high-end consumers willing to pay for high-end perks. Budget airlines are having a harder time.
The airline is just one of several companies looking at the cost of a trade war and revising their future projections.
Delta issues its quarterly results Wednesday, but last month it more than halved its growth outlook for the first quarter.
More profitable flying, too.
Return-to-office mandates and fewer Zoom meetings may be part of the reason why business travel is picking up.
Despite three failed union votes in the past, union advocates said are seeing a new wave of support.
Hundreds of suitcases. Seas of people. Hours of delays. Passengers at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport voice their frustrations.
After pandemic lockdowns, many passengers want to feel a little spoiled — and are paying good money for that.
Pilots, in particular, are in high demand. Airlines don’t want to be caught off guard like they were last year.
