Lima — with its rich history and its proximity to iconic outdoor spaces — is the top South American city that people flying out of Salt Lake City are trying to reach, according to Delta. The two-month service will provide direct access, which the airline says is convenient not just for Salt Lake City but also for many other Western cities.

Last fall, Delta executives first revealed the company had begun using AI on a small sliver of its bookings; at the time, AI tools were only involved with about 1% of the airline's network, leaders shared on Delta's November 2024 investor day presentation.

Delta's revenue from premium seats like business class rose 6% in the first half of the year to $10.6 billion, while main cabin economy ticket revenue dropped 4% to $11.7 billion. The carrier, the most profitable U.S. airline, has said for years that its share of sales from high-end seats and its lucrative loyalty program has been growing.

After withdrawing its outlook in April, Delta is again forecasting a profit—though at a significantly lower level than originally projected.

Delta Air Lines could be adding a basic version of its higher-end fares, and teased a growing number of premium seats in the future.

Airlines stocks took off on Thursday, boosted by Delta reporting better-than-expected earnings and reinstating its full-year guidance. Here are the key chart levels to monitor for shares of three major U.

Delta Air Lines Inc. has been cannibalizing new Airbus SE jets in Europe by stripping off their engines and using them to get grounded planes in the US back into service, as it seeks to overcome a shortage and avoid aircraft import tariffs.

Everyone is heading to the same place, but the journey, depending on the price of your airfare, can feel a lot different. Delta's latest earnings report, which sent shares — for both the company and sector — soaring Thursday, highlighted the split ...