Aaron Carp
August 1, 2024

Delta Air Lines plane on the tarmac

Strong demand did not translate into significant profit growth for U.S. airlines in the second quarter, as they continue to face new challenges.

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The summer season has been a sobering one so far for the U.S. airline industry, which has been flying high and seeing record numbers of passengers flock to airports. Among the major U.S. airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines reported a 46% year-over-year drop in second-quarter net profits. Delta…

Aaron Carp

Aaron Karp is a contributing editor at Aviation Week Network.

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