What is America's Most Profitable Airline?
Photo Credit: A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 landing in Brisbane. Brisbane Airport Corporation / Josh Woning
Skift Take
Q2 2025 was a mixed bag for U.S. airlines. We help make sense of it all in a special round-up show.
In this week's show, Gordon and Jay unpack the latest earnings season data at major U.S. carriers. From the winners to the losers and everything in between, we examine the key factors driving profitability in Q2 2025.
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Background Reading:
Airlines Face Murky Outlook Ahead of Earnings Season
Southwest Says Profit Fell, But New Baggage Fees Are Paying Off
United Lowers Profit Forecast Despite Less Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Airlines Sector Stock Index Performance Year-to-Date
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