Airline Weekly Lounge18 Okt 2024

United Closes the Gap on Delta

Presented by American Airlines In this week's episode Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat provide an early status update on Q3 earnings season. With Delta on the back foot after the CrowdStrike chaos and Olympic disruption, United is eyeing the top spot. The pair also discuss the latest financials from Virgin Australia and ask what could be next for the carrier. Key Takeaways: Upcoming Skift Aviation Forum Hosts Gordon and Jay discuss the upcoming Skift Aviation Forum on November 12th in Dallas. The event will feature a star-studded lineup of airline executives, including CEOs from major carriers like American Airlines and Southwest. Visit live.skift.com for tickets and further information. Delta’s Q3 Earnings: Challenges and Setbacks The conversation shifts to Delta's Q3 earnings, which were slightly weaker than expected, with a 9% operating margin. The airline was negatively impacted by a software issue with CrowdStrike, costing them about 2 percentage points in margin. Additionally, they lost around $100 million in potential revenue due to reduced travel to Paris during the Olympics. Domestic and International Trends for Delta Jay explains other factors affecting Delta’s Q3 performance, including domestic overcapacity and softer international demand in regions like Korea and Taiwan. However, domestic conditions improved toward the end of the quarter, thanks to capacity cuts by rivals such as Southwest and JetBlue. Delta expects a strong Q4, driven by these adjustments and lower fuel prices. United Airlines and Q3 Competition We preview United Airlines' Q3 results. Jay notes that United typically performs better in Q3 due to its business-heavy hubs and strong domestic capacity growth. United has increased its domestic seat capacity by 9% in Q4, with routes like Newark-San Francisco enjoying growth. Virgin Australia’s Latest Financials The podcast ends with a brief discussion about Virgin Australia, which recently made headlines after Qatar Airways acquired a 25% stake in the airline. This move has sparked industry interest as it could strengthen Virgin Australia's international partnerships and expand its market presence. Connect with Skift Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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