Delta Air Lines announced that it will share $1.3 billion of its 2025 profits with its employees. The payout for the average employee will be equivalent to four weeks of extra pay.

Delta finished the year strong, thanks to its decision to prioritize high-end customers on the top arm of the K-shaped economy.

The airline is reducing its AmEx credit card statement benefit, but boosting miles and status gifting ability.

Delta reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.55 on revenue of $14.6 billion in the fourth quarter. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.53 per share on revenues of $14.7 billion in the fourth quarter, according to FactSet data.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced it had ended the year on a high note and shared some of its plans for the coming year.

During a recent interview, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian made it very clear that he believes such a move would actually hurt the very people that the plan would be designed to help. During an interview with reporters aboard Air Force One this week, Trump proposed the idea of a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%.

Sales from Delta's premium cabin overtaking economy has made clear the bifurcation of consumer spending in America.

The company, in its Q3 earnings call, stated that management expects revenue growth of 2% to 4% year over year in the fourth quarter, with earnings of $1.60 to $1.90 per share and an operating margin of 10.5% to 12%. CEO Ed Bastian, during the call, emphasized the company’s focus on premium, corporate, and loyalty segments.

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Delta Air Lines said it was expecting profits to rise by around 20 percent in 2026 thanks to strong demand for premium tickets.