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Delta’s Riyadh Flights Are So Empty That The Airline Is Basically Giving Away Seats

In late 2025, Deltaannounced plans to launch nonstop flightsbetween Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time.The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given thatSaudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig6 Aug

Two Bids for TAP Air Portugal, Two Very Different Charm Offensives

Lisbon has made clear that price alone won't decide TAP's future. One bidder arrived in Portugal with a spade; the other enlisted Delta's Ed Bastian.

Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith30 Jul

Is Delta Really Going To Fly Empty Planes To Saudi Arabia?

In late 2025, Delta announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time. The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given that Saudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul

Delta’s June-quarter 2026 results: strong revenue, and upbeat outlook

Delta Air Lines reported June-quarter 2026 results on July 10, 2026, saying demand remained broad-based and that performance held up even as fuel costs surged. CEO Ed Bastian said Delta delivered $1.4 billion in pre-tax profit while absorbing “the highest quarterly fuel expense” in the company’s history, and the carrier reaffirmed its full-year earnings and […]

Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo15 Jul

Delta's CEO Blames "Congested" ATC For 20%+ Airfare Surge

Ed Bastian claims that the air traffic control system is the culprit, causing a logjam in the market.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey30 Jun

Say What: Delta CEO Ed Bastian Blames High Airfare On… Air Traffic Control?!

Delta’s CEO recently gave an interview where he proactively volunteered what it’ll take for airfare to go down. He claimed airfare is high due to capacity constraints, and he stated the solution to that is air traffic control reform. That strikes me… as a bit of a stretch.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 Jun