Delta’s Profit Machine

October 13th, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT

Delta and American jets in Salt Lake City

The reaction to Delta Air Lines’ controversial loyalty program changes have so far have more bluster than anything else. Its profit, and outlook, remain sound even as U.S. domestic demand slows to “steady.” Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, Virgin Australia is (finally) back in the black.

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