Sector: Industrials|Industry: Airlines|Market Cap: $37.75B|Employees: 103K
Delta Air Lines is a global airline based in the United States, connecting customers through an extensive network. The company's core business model revolves around providing passenger air transportation, with a focus on premium products and customer service. Delta leverages its operational reliability, global network, and customer loyalty to maintain a strong market position, serving key markets across six continents.
Delta's operating income for the March 2024 quarter was $614 million, a substantial improvement of $891 million compared to the operating loss of $277 million in the same quarter of 2023. This improvement is attributed to increased revenue and cost management.
Total revenue reached $13.748 billion, up 8% compared to $12.759 billion in the prior year, driven by a 7% increase in capacity and strong demand for premium products. Adjusted revenue, excluding third-party refinery sales, increased by 6%.
Total operating expense increased by $98 million, or 1%, to $13.134 billion. However, adjusted operating expenses, excluding refinery sales and one-time pilot agreement costs, increased by 6%, indicating underlying cost pressures.