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Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced the suspension of their 2025 forecast due to economic uncertainty, citing a slowdown in domestic travel since late February. He stated that both corporations and consumers are adopting a defensive posture, behaving as if in a recession. While first-quarter results exceeded expectations, Delta is not affirming full-year projections. Business travel, though initially up 10%, has stalled, and price-sensitive consumers are purchasing fewer domestic tickets. International travel and premium ticket sales remain strong. This aligns with other airline observations of weakened demand, potentially fueled by recent tariffs and economic anxieties.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.