The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
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Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members
The New York Times – Travel:
Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.
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Flight Costs Are Up, but Travelers Aren’t Deterred, U.S. Airlines Say
The New York Times – Travel:
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
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Delta Offers Optimistic Outlook as Travelers Continue to Splurge
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines said it was expecting profits to rise by around 20 percent in 2026 thanks to strong demand for premium tickets.
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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.
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Airlines ask Biden to end mask requirements for planes and airports.
The New York Times – Travel:
The chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and several other passenger and cargo carriers made the request Wednesday.