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Delta cuts 2026 profit outlook as fuel costs surge, but CEO insists holiday demand remains robust
business4 days ago

Delta cuts 2026 profit outlook as fuel costs surge, but CEO insists holiday demand remains robust

Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations, driven by a 60% spike in jet fuel costs. Despite raising fares by 15% to offset these expenses, the airline lowered its full-year profit forecast and free cash flow guidance. CEO Ed Bastian emphasized that consumer demand remains strong across all cabins, with 86% of available seats filled in the summer quarter, suggesting current high fares are sustainable through the holiday season.

via CNN|
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Southwest ends open seating with a fanfare as it shifts to assigned boarding to lift profits
business8 months ago

Southwest ends open seating with a fanfare as it shifts to assigned boarding to lift profits

Southwest Airlines has scrapped its 54-year open seating policy and begun using an eight-group, assigned seating system, a move executives say reflects customer demand and aims to boost profits; the rollout was celebrated with gate events and banners, but many loyal flyers criticized losing the open-seat perk and other advantages like free bags, signaling a broader shift toward profit-focused changes that follow cost-cutting and investment pressure.

via Daily Mail|
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Southwest Ditches Open Seating for a Profit-Driven, Group-Based Boarding
business8 months ago

Southwest Ditches Open Seating for a Profit-Driven, Group-Based Boarding

Southwest Airlines is moving away from its open seating model to assigned seating loaded by groups using the Window-Middle-Aisle (WILMA) method, backed by a multi-tier boarding scheme that rewards priority boarding, extra legroom, and other perks for frequent fliers and credit-card holders. The change aims to lift profits—Intel says extra legroom could add about $1.5 billion annually—yet experts warn the added perks may slow boarding and complicate operations, reflecting a broader industry push toward revenue optimization over pure efficiency.

via WIRED|
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