Delta Airlines (DAL) Wealthy Customer Base Paying Off Despite War

Andy Wang reacts to the new guidance from Delta Airlines (DAL), emphasizing strong demand even after the beginning of the U.S./Iran war. He notes that they have pricing power due to the loyal, premium customer pool they’ve built. There could be some pulled forward demand as consumers see rising oil prices, but he attributes it more to the wealthier customers. He notes they also own a refinery, helping shelter them to some extent.

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17 Mar 2026

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