Overview

• Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its 2025 financial guidance, citing global trade tensions and economic unpredictability caused by U.S. tariffs.
• The company has canceled planned flight capacity expansions for the second half of 2025 to maintain margins and cash flow.
• CEO Ed Bastian reported a significant slowdown in domestic bookings, attributing the trend to reduced consumer and corporate confidence.
• Delta posted better-than-expected Q1 financial results, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.46 and revenue of $12.98 billion.
• Despite strong international and premium travel demand, domestic travel and main cabin bookings have significantly weakened.