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Delta reveals 29% drop in profits despite record summer travel numbers
By Karah Rucker (Anchor), Evan Hummel (Producer), Jake Maslo (Video Editor)
Americans are traveling in record-breaking numbers this summer. However, the travel is not translating to record-breaking profits for airlines. Delta announced on Thursday, July 11, that its profits dropped by 29% in the second quarter of 2024. The news sent shares tumbling 8% before Thursday’s opening bell.
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Click to see story on Western InvestorDelta blamed higher costs and lower fares for the fall in profits. Though the company said that revenue grew, expenses reportedly rose 10%, including labor, fuel, airport fees and airplane maintenance.
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In addition, spending on labor grew 9% compared to 2023 after thousands of workers were hired as post-pandemic travel picked up.
Other airlines besides Delta also haven’t reaped the benefits of record air travel due to delays of new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. Boeing sold just 14 jets in June compared to 304 new aircraft during the same month last year.
The dwindling number of planes produced by Boeing comes as the aero giant’s sales have reportedly fallen 70% in 2024. Boeing has been facing safety issues and legal woes, leading to less demand for its jets.
To make up for the lost profit, Delta is increasingly targeting premium passengers who have spurred much of the airline’s revenue. The airline is offering better seating, luxury lounges and other amenities to attract more premium travelers.
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However, Delta’s CEO still expressed optimism despite the drop in profit, saying that he believes the airline industry is already taking the right steps to course correct. He predicts that by the end of August, the domestic market will improve as travel remains in high demand.
[KARAH RUCKER]
AMERICANS ARE TRAVELING AT RECORD-BREAKING RATES THIS SUMMER BUT IT’S NOT TRANSLATING TO RECORD-BREAKING PROFITS FOR AIRLINES.
DELTA JUST ANNOUNCED PROFITS DROPPED 29 PERCENT IN THE SECOND QUARTER.
THE NEWS SENT SHARES TUMBLING EIGHT PERCENT BEFORE THE MARKET OPENED THURSDAY.
THE COMPANY SAYS THOUGH REVENUE GREW— LABOR, FUEL, AIRPORT FEES, AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCTION COSTS ROSE SHARPLY.
LABOR ALONE HAS GROWN NINE PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR AFTER THE AIRLINE HIRED THOUSANDS OF WORKERS TO HANDLE THE UPTICK IN POST-PANDEMIC TRAVEL.
OTHER AIRLINES SAY THEY HAVEN’T REAPED THE BENEFITS OF RECORD AIR TRAVEL DUE TO DELAYS OF NEW AIRCRAFT FROM AIRBUS AND BOEING.
BOEING SOLD JUST 14 JETS IN JUNE– COMPARED TO 304 NEW AIRCRAFT THE YEAR BEFORE.
THE AERO GIANT SAYING SALES HAVE FALLEN 70 PERCENT IN 2024– FOLLOWING SAFETY ISSUES AND LEGAL WOES.
TO MAKE UP FOR LOST PROFITS– DELTA IS TARGETING PREMIUM PASSENGERS, OFFERING THEM BETTER SEATING, LUXURY LOUNGES AND OTHER AMENITIES.
DELTA’S CEO IS OPTIMISTIC AND SAYS BY THE END OF AUGUST THE DOMESTIC MARKET WILL IMPROVE AS TRAVEL REMAINS HIGH.
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Higher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Associated Press NewsHigher costs, low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%
Click to see story on abc NewsDelta’s Outlook Misses Estimates as Carriers Slash Summer Fares
Click to see story on BloombergHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Sask TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Rocky Mountain OutlookHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on SooToday.comHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Barrie TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Bowen Island UndercurrentHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on KIFIHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on KVIAHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Winnipeg Free PressHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Washington Top NewsHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on WPLGHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on WKMGHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Click on DetroitHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on KOB 4Delta Air Line’s stock falls after a profit miss and a downbeat revenue outlook
Click to see story on MarketWatchHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on The ColumbianHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on KTVBHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on National PostHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on MY NorthwestTaylor Swift lifts for American airline.
Click to see story on Dagens Nyheter.Right
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Delta Air Lines has a 29% drop in profit in the second quarter.
Click to see story on GloboHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Airdrie City ViewHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on My Mother LodeHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Orillia MattersHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Newmarket TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Midland TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Collingwood TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Thorold TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Elora Fergus TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion – The Morning Sun
Click to see story on Morning SunHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Moose Jaw TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Bradford TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
Click to see story on Timmins TodayHigher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion
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