Delta and Other Major Airlines Struggling—Here's What You Need to Know

Delta and Other Major Airlines Struggling—Here's What You Need to Know

Airlines have come a long way since the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many carriers have seen travelers come roaring back, with passenger counts last year surpassing 2019 levels, according to Airports Council International (ACI). But despite the upswing in recent years, it appears as though the runway on the industry’s rosy outlook is about to run out. In fact, the latest forecasts from Delta and other major airlines show they’ll likely be…

Airlines bank even more on splurging vacationers as clouds form on economy

Carriers are hoping that wealthier leisure travelers will continue to treat themselves to pricier, roomier seats.

Delta: ‘Stalled’ Global Growth Means Flight Cuts, Though International Remains a Bright Spot - Global Atlanta

Uncertainty around global trade is clouding Delta Air Lines Inc.’s outlook for the rest of 2025, execs for Atlanta’s largest private employer said during their March earnings call.  Market swings […]

Crystal more than doubles Q1 bookings year over year

Overall momentum in luxury cruising, product enhancements, promotions and consumers' desire for value were cited as factors.

Airlines Boost Premium Offerings as Demand for Main Cabin Seats Slows

Airlines are reportedly focusing on roomier seats and other perks for wealthier leisure travelers as other customer segments cut back on their spending. Spirit Airlines is marketing its “Big Front Seat” that offers more legroom and other perks for a price that can be three times that of a standard seat, while Air France and Lufthansa have added new first-class cabins, and carriers and credit card companies are continuing to expand their airport …

Airlines bank on splurging vacationers as clouds form on economy

A view from the Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport, Sept. 2, 2022. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images Airlines have a bird’s eye view of the economy, and CEOs are seeing clouds. Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines pulled their 2025 outlooks last week, calling out a murky U.S. economic picture and weaker near-term demand. Airline CEOs are warning about slowing bookings, including weaker corporate travel, citing …