Bonus Episode for Oct. 28. Earlier this year, economic uncertainty weighed on airlines, as Americans were rethinking their travel plans. With the busy holiday travel period approaching, executives at carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines say demand is improving. WSJ reporter Dean Seal discusses how these carriers’ money-making strategies are beginning to pay off.

WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy.

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Further Reading: 

Delta Predicts Premium Seat Sales to Overtake Economy as Soon as 2026

United Airlines Expects Stronger Revenue Trends in Holiday Season

Southwest’s Revenue Is Growing. Stronger Travel Demand and Bag Fees Are Helping.

American Airlines Lifts Profit Target for 2025

Alaska Airlines Works to Restore Operations After Tech Outage Grounds Flights

GE Aerospace Boosts Guidance as Air-Travel Demand Stabilizes

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