Delta Scales Back 2025 Growth Plans Amid Economic Uncertainty

The airline withdraws its full-year financial guidance as tariffs and slowing demand reshape its outlook despite a strong first quarter.

Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its 2025 financial guidance, citing global trade tensions and economic unpredictability caused by U.S. tariffs.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.