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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

United tops widebody fleet operational efficiency race, beating Delta in Fleet Operational Efficiency Index

United leads major U.S. widebody operators in the Fleet Operational Efficiency Index, according to a ranking that contrasts the carriers’ performance profiles—where Delta has a strong reputation and United is delivering the results. The leader is described as “surprising” within the group of large widebody operators.

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2026-07-20T12:10:24.571436-07:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus CEO cites “very strong” demand and long order backlog as airline executives warn costs are resetting post-pandemic

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2026-07-20T06:23:29.765376-07:00

Skift

Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900

36 Sources

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Cranky Flier

Delta and United post strong earnings as premium strategy lifts results; United cargo revenue rises on volume and yield

4 Sources

2026-07-17T11:13:53.029382-07:00

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AirInsight

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United tops widebody fleet operational efficiency race, beating Delta in Fleet Operational Efficiency Index United leads major U.S. widebody operators in the Fleet Operational Efficiency Index, according to a ranking that contrasts the carriers’ performance profiles—where Delta has a strong reputation and United is delivering the results. The leader is described as “surprising” within the group of large widebody operators.

2026-07-20T12:10:24.571436-07:00

United tops widebody fleet operational efficiency race, beating Delta in Fleet Operational Efficiency Index

FlightGlobal

4 sources

Airbus CEO cites “very strong” demand and long order backlog as airline executives warn costs are resetting post-pandemic Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says Airbus demand is “very strong” and the company has a long backlog of orders. Airline leaders, including Delta’s Ed Bastian, argue the industry’s cost structure has fundamentally changed since the pandemic, with rising fuel prices pushing airlines to adjust networks, pricing and operations through “agility.”

2026-07-20T06:23:29.765376-07:00

Airbus CEO cites “very strong” demand and long order backlog as airline executives warn costs are resetting post-pandemic

Cranky Flier

4 sources

Delta and United post strong earnings as premium strategy lifts results; United cargo revenue rises on volume and yield United reported a $805 million Q2 profit on $17.7 billion in gross revenue, citing strong cargo performance driven by higher volume and yield. The carrier highlighted expectations to recapture 80–90% of fuel-cost increases by Q3 and fully recover by Q4, supporting further profitability. Delta also reinforced premium-focused differentiation in its latest earnings coverage.

2026-07-17T11:13:53.029382-07:00

Delta and United post strong earnings as premium strategy lifts results; United cargo revenue rises on volume and yield

Skift

36 sources

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Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900 Delta will begin its inaugural nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila on March 28, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900. The carrier says it will be the only U.S. airline flying directly between the two cities and frames the launch as a premium extension of its Asia-Pacific network.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900

Cranky Flier

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Delta and United launch earnings season as airlines push higher fares Earnings season has kicked off with Delta reporting first and United following shortly after. The cluster points to a market shift in which fares—previously “primed” to rise—are now moving upward, signaling airlines are translating pricing momentum into results.

2026-07-16T03:52:41.343554-07:00

Delta and United launch earnings season as airlines push higher fares

CNBC

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United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs

2026-07-15T13:16:53.392960-07:00

United earnings top estimates

Bloomberg

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian defends stripped-down premium offering, says customers value seats over bundled perks Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said customers care more about seat quality than added premium extras such as lounge access or limousine shuttles. In defending the airline’s stripped-down premium product, he acknowledged the changes have upset some customers and prompted backlash over ticketing structure and pricing.

2026-07-13T06:59:09.185338-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian defends stripped-down premium offering, says customers value seats over bundled perks

Airline Weekly

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Delta's Demand Runs Hot, So Does Its Fuel Bill

2026-07-12T22:15:02.286009-07:00

Delta's Demand Runs Hot, So Do

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