Delta Air Lines: Flying High in Q3 2025

Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company is in a good spot to keep growing and making more money in 2026. But let's talk about the nitty-gritty. Delta's revenue went up by 4% compared to last year. That's not too shabby, especially when you consider that the economy has been a bit shaky lately. The airline is doing well because people are still willing to pay more for fancy seats. In fact, revenue from first class and other premium seats went up by 9%. Meanwhile, revenue from regular economy seats went down by 4%. This shows that not everyone is feeling the pinch equally. Delta has been smart about managing its flights. They've cut back on flights that aren't making much money, like those midweek trips that no one wants to take. This has helped them balance out the number of seats available and keep prices stable. Domestic flights are doing well too, with a 2% increase in revenue. Corporate travel is picking up, which is a good sign for the economy. Looking ahead, Delta expects to make about $6 per share for the full year. That's at the higher end of what they predicted earlier. The airline is also keeping an eye on the federal government shutdown, but so far, it hasn't caused any problems for them.