Delta’s sanguine outlook endorsed by analysts

In a statement to investors, Delta Air Lines said overall air travel demand was climbing and there could be a further boost in 2023 business travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. “2022 is proving to be a pivotal year as we rebuild the world’s best-performing airline. Thanks to the exceptional work of our people, we navigated challenges while continuing to strengthen our competitive advantages, enhancing the power of our trusted consumer brand,” said chief executive Ed Bastian. “Delta is delivering on key operational and commercial milestones and is ahead of its financial plan for the first year of the airline’s three-year