Delta (DAL) Revenue Surpasses $58B Amid Airline Model Shift

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Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported a record annual revenue of $58.3 billion for 2025, despite selling $1.1 billion less in economy tickets compared to the previous year. The airline's revenue growth is attributed to a 60% increase from premium lines, loyalty programs, and cargo. United Airlines (UAL) also posted an adjusted net profit of $3.5 billion, up 6%, with premium seat revenue rising 11%. U.S. carriers experienced a 56.4% increase in jet fuel costs in March, totaling $5.06 billion, impacting lower-cost airlines particularly hard during this market shift.