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S20E21: The Secret Behind Delta’s Record Profits and Sky-High Margins
37 minutes Posted Oct 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Send us a text Delta just posted blockbuster earnings, and it’s not because more people are flying. Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack how Delta’s $8B profit engine runs on premium seats, credit card partnerships, and a bet on wealthy travellers. They dive into what makes Delta’s “premium economy” the most profitable cabin in the sky, why Buffett once got airlines wrong, and how rivals like United and Southwest are scrambling to catch up. Links mentioned in the episode: Fortune magazine articleDelta...