Delta, United, American and Southwest—together generated more than $200 billion in revenue last year, but they all lost money actually transporting passengers.All four carriers registered higher cost per available seat mile than passenger revenue per available seat mile in 2024.
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.
United Airlines is making progress toward its goal of outfitting its entire fleet with an improved cabin experience featuring seatback screens, Bluetooth connectivity and larger overhead storage bins.
Airlines have issued travel waivers to help passengers whose flights into and out of Washington, D.C., were affected following a deadly midair collision on Wednesday.
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and several other U.S.-based carriers have all given investors strong forecasts for the year.
However, while Delta Air Lines confirmed the development, United Airlines reiterated that its flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended.
Accelerating travel demand and record fourth-quarter revenues are giving Delta Air Lines and United Airlines confidence for continued momentum this year, while prospects for Ameri
American, Delta, United, and Alaska all announced record results as the biggest airlines continue to recover from the pandemic downturn.
Like rival Delta Air Lines, United Airlines' premium ticket sales are growing. But for the Chicago-based carrier, passengers at the back of the plane are also contributing to its bottom line.
Aeromexico and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced an expansion of flights to and from Mexico to the United States starting in June.
A United Airlines airplane proceeds to a runway at Newark Liberty International Airport in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on December 4, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. United Airlines forecast first-quarter adjusted earnings of 75 cents to $1.25 a share.
The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for business.