Weak Earnings, MRO Woes, Labor And Boeing Challenge U.S. Airlines

Delta Air Lines aircraft on runway

Delta Air Lines reports continued demand strength, recording the 11 highest sales days in its history this year.

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Although four of the five largest U.S. airlines reported record revenue in the first quarter of 2024, only one posted a net profit for the period. Already beset by labor challenges and maintenance costs, carriers also are contending with Boeing’s production and delivery woes, overcapacity in certain...

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