Delta expects some impact on fourth quarter revenues from elections

Delta Air Lines expects a slight impact on its fourth quarter revenues from the US elections being held in November, it said in its third quarter earnings report on October 10, 2024. “We anticipate a one point impact to total unit revenue from reduced travel demand around the election,” said Delta president Glen Hauenstein. The elections are scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024. In its third quarter earnings call, Hauenstein explained: “It’s really obvious to see the trend line where you have markets that are performing incredibly well with positive momentum October and then again as soon as