Last fall, Delta executives first revealed the company had begun using AI on a small sliver of its bookings; at the time, AI tools were only involved with about 1% of the airline's network, leaders shared on Delta's November 2024 investor day presentation.

Delta Air Lines Inc. has been cannibalizing new Airbus SE jets in Europe by stripping off their engines and using them to get grounded planes in the US back into service, as it seeks to overcome a shortage and avoid aircraft import tariffs.

Airline executives are turning their focus to premium cabins, where demand is holding up better than in the back of the plane.

Delta Air Lines could be adding a basic version of its higher-end fares, and teased a growing number of premium seats in the future.

After withdrawing its outlook in April, Delta is again forecasting a profit—though at a significantly lower level than originally projected.

Key Takeaways Delta is using AI to set prices for 3% of domestic flights and plans to ramp this up to 20% by the end of the year, President Glen Hauenstein said Thursday.The tool, from the company Fetcherr,

Delta Air Lines will launch the first-ever nonstop to South America from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Delta executives are pursuing even more segmentation just as Americans' spending habits are under close scrutiny.