Delta hits record profits and airline stocks bounce
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The Points Guy on MSNDelta now uses AI to price 3% of domestic flights. Soon, it may be 20%Last fall, Delta executives first revealed the company had begun using AI on a small sliver of its bookings; at the time, AI tools were only involved with about 1% of the airline's network, leaders shared on Delta's November 2024 investor day presentation.
Lima — with its rich history and its proximity to iconic outdoor spaces — is the top South American city that people flying out of Salt Lake City are trying to reach, according to Delta. The two-month service will provide direct access, which the airline says is convenient not just for Salt Lake City but also for many other Western cities.
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Airlines stocks took off on Thursday, boosted by Delta reporting better-than-expected earnings and reinstating its full-year guidance. Here are the key chart levels to monitor for shares of three major U.
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The Points Guy on MSNDelta inches closer to 'basic business,' hints at more premium seats in futureDelta Air Lines could be adding a basic version of its higher-end fares, and teased a growing number of premium seats in the future.
Airline executives are turning their focus to premium cabins, where demand is holding up better than in the back of the plane.
After withdrawing its outlook in April, Delta is again forecasting a profit—though at a significantly lower level than originally projected.
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The Points Guy on MSNDelta to fly Salt Lake City's first-ever nonstop to South AmericaDelta Air Lines will launch the first-ever nonstop to South America from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
Delta Air Lines Inc. has been cannibalizing new Airbus SE jets in Europe by stripping off their engines and using them to get grounded planes in the US back into service, as it seeks to overcome a shortage and avoid aircraft import tariffs.