Delta hits record profits and airline stocks bounce
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Delta's revenue from premium seats like business class rose 6% in the first half of the year to $10.6 billion, while main cabin economy ticket revenue dropped 4% to $11.7 billion. The carrier, the most profitable U.S. airline, has said for years that its share of sales from high-end seats and its lucrative loyalty program has been growing.
Delta Air Lines said on Thursday its bookings have stabilized, prompting it to forecast a brighter profit outlook for coming quarters, even as
After withdrawing its outlook in April, Delta is again forecasting a profit—though at a significantly lower level than originally projected.
The airline’s upbeat outlook for the year has been dimmed by economic turbulence in the U.S. that made people hesitant to book flights.
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Stocks are off to a sluggish start on Wall Street, while Delta Air Lines led a rally in airline stocks after releasing a solid outlook for the rest of 2025.
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Delta second quarter results, the first from the airline industry, continued a trend of increased revenue from premium segments and diminished domestic revenue.
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Axios on MSNDelta grows optimistic as consumer travel reboundsConsumers are showing renewed interest in travel, according to Delta Air Lines. Why it matters: It's a positive sign for the broader economy — several airlines, including Delta, had warned in March that travel spending was flagging.