United Secretly Approached Delta About a Mega-Merger Last Year
United CEO Scott Kirby quietly approached Delta about combining the two top U.S. airlines. Talks ended quickly, revealing his bold ambitions.
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Strong Demand and Pricing Power Help Delta Offset Record Fuel Costs in Q2
Delta’s premium segment drove Q2 growth as cabin revenue exceeded main cabin. Strong pricing power helped offset historic fuel costs while beating EPS forecasts.
After 6-Year Exit, Berkshire Buys $2.6 Billion Stake in Delta
Berkshire bought a $2.6B stake in Delta again and also took a small new position in Macy’s while reshaping its portfolio in Q1 2026.
Delta Air Lines Q1 2026 Earnings: Beats Expectations Despite $2B Fuel Spike from Iran War
Delta Air Lines sees higher fuel costs from the Iran war but still reports strong results and steady travel demand.
JetBlue Explores Merger with United, Southwest, or Alaska After Spirit Deal Failed
JetBlue shares jumped after a report revealed the airline is exploring mergers with United, Southwest, or Alaska. What’s next after the failed Spirit deal?
Delta Air Lines Raises Q1 Revenue Forecast to High Single Digits as Demand Surges Despite Higher Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines raised its Q1 2026 revenue guidance to high single-digit growth after strong March demand from leisure and corporate customers. Earnings stay on track despite higher fuel costs.