Delta, United, American and Southwest generated about $8 billion in profit on $200 billion in revenue last year, but the airlines all lost money flying passengers.

Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl in New Orleans with most tickets costing more than $500, while Delta added seven services.

Southwest Airlines Co. reported a quarterly profit higher than analysts expected as leisure travel over the winter holidays and ticket prices both rose in the final three months of 2024.Adjusted earnings jumped to 56 cents a share in the period,

Last night's tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter has taken a turn for the worst after authorities said emergency responders are now shifting from rescue to recovery mode.

A downbeat outlook tarnished an otherwise strong quarter for Southwest, which topped profit estimates on robust holiday travel.

Southwest's results echo sentiments laid out by Delta Air Lines, which reported quarterly results earlier in the month. Delta said demand accelerated throughout the fourth quarter, with a handful of its highest revenue days in history taking place in November and December. The company also expects travel demand to remain strong this year.

Delta Air Lines is dropping nonstop service to two Central American destinations from a key West Coast hub — but launching two new routes for the summer months.

ATLANTA - For a fourth year in a row, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has been named the Wall Street Journal's top U.S. airline. The win was Delta's seventh time in the top spot in eight years.

Having your luggage lost or mishandled can derail an exciting trip before it even begins. When it comes to keeping track of travelers' baggage, some airports and airlines fare better than others.

ATLANTA — Aeromexico and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced an expansion of flights to and from Mexico to the United States starting in June. According to the airlines, there will be two new routes beginning on June 5.

There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.

US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, there have been warning signs in recent years of a significant risk of a collision like the one that just killed 67 people.