Articles tagged “delta air lines”

With Donald Trump back in the White House and a new GOP-controlled Congress, the travel industry has no choice but to keep spending. 

Trump administration policies will have a major impact on the travel industry so it’s no surprise companies felt a need to give.

United executives shared a rosy outlook for the quarter, stressing the strength of its international demand and brand loyalty.

American Airlines was an early adopter of satellite Wi-Fi, but in recent years it has fallen behind domestic and international rivals. Executives will hope these major changes close the connectivity gap.

The diversity is still there, not least in Angelou's powerful prose, but it's also about the diverse destinations served by the airline – arguably a much safer corporate position amid intense culture wars.

On today’s podcast we look at Delta’s warnings about growth, Mandarin Oriental’s big rebranding, and the emissions impact of short-term rentals.

Given the whipsaw policies on tariffs these days, it is difficult to make long-term projections on corporate travel, leisure travel, and the global economy.

While Delta had a better-than-expected first quarter, the outlook for the rest of the year is much less certain.

Airlines’ post-pandemic growth will be tested as tariffs, mass layoffs within the federal government, and weakened international demand continue to create economic uncertainty.

The 'unbundling' of airfares has spread into business class at premium carriers like Qatar Airways, KLM, and now Etihad — with the trend showing no signs of slowing down.