Delta’s Fuel Costs Keep Dropping, But Its Airfares Are Staying the Same
Skift Take
Delta is certainly feeling its oats these days with a windfall from the drop in fuel prices and its top-performing stock. No need right now to make any concessions on fares or to pay lip service to distribution through online travel agencies.
Delta Air Lines benefitted from plunging fuel prices during the fourth quarter but officials are steadfastly declining to entertain the prospect of delivering lower airfares and instead plan on using the windfall to pay down debt and to return cash to shareholders.
During the airline's fourth quarter earnings call, CEO Richard Anderson said the current economic environment is "remarkably good" for Delta and the aviation industry as a whole.
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