Delta: America’s luxury airline and United’s competitive response
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 lands at JFK Airport as Delta and United compete for luxury fliers
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 passenger jet from Dublin arrives at New York's JFK International Airport, with the iconic Manhattan skyline in the background on February 7, 2024.
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Delta Air Lines, the country's most profitable airline, faces the challenge of maintaining its top position. The airline's unit revenue, the amount earned per seat flown one mile, surpassed that of its competitors last year. In 2024, Delta's stock price increased nearly 23%, outperforming other airlines in the volatile sector and outperforming the S&P 500 Index. It expects a potential 50% increase in free cash flow this year, reaching between 3 and 4 billion dollars. D...