Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.
An intense battle for transpacific passengers is underway, with Air New Zealand having to work hard to maintain its historically strong market position.
Delta’s many years of investment in premium services are paying off handsomely. Thanks to revenue strength – even corporate revenues are now reviving – Delta is managing inflation better than most.