Delta Air Lines Inc
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Industrials Delta’s capacity: Current size and future purchase commitments
A comparison of the fleet sizes of Delta Air Lines with its competitors reveals that American Airlines group (AAL) has overtaken Delta (DAL) and United (UAL).Industrials Why Delta Air Lines’ margins are the highest among its peers
Delta (DAL) has outperformed its peers in terms of margins continuously for the past four years, followed by Southwest Airlines (LUV), American Airlines (AAL), and United Continental (UAL).Industrials Measuring Delta Air Lines’ performance with key operating metrics
Delta’s Operating revenue grew at a five-year CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.1% from 2009 to 2013, mainly driven by a 6% growth in passenger mile yield, a 0.6% growth in RPM, and a load factor of more than 80%.Industrials Why Delta Air Lines scores highly on customer satisfaction surveys
Delta leads in many corporate surveys for customer satisfaction. These surveys help companies track their performance and take corrective steps when required.Industrials Delta’s unique strategy: Owning a refinery to contain fuel costs
Delta manages its fuel costs (about 33% of the company’s total operating expense) through purchase agreements, fuel hedging, and operating a refinery.
