Overview

• Delta Air Lines CEO expects airline's highest advance summer bookings on record despite airfare inflation and staffing shortages.
• Air traffic is projected to spike, overwhelming the system and leading to major flight delays, especially in the New York area.
• While demand for air travel continues to recover, airlines are struggling with rising costs and may not have adequate resources to keep up.
• Passengers should prepare for crowded flights, cancellations, and longer wait times at airports.