La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di Delta Air Lines a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per Delta Air Lines..

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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.3%. Currently, Delta Air Lines has a market capitalization of $37.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DAL: If an investor had bought $1000 of DAL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,272.50 today based on a price of $57.38 for DAL at the time of writing.
<h3>Delta Air Lines's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Delta Air Lines Form4 Filing Shows President Glen Hauenstein Sold 75,000 Shares Of Common Stock At An Average Price Of $58.30

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$115.9K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$139.0K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
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<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AGCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>127</td>
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<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
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<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>473</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>909</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
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<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 18817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $180.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 10432 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9795 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 68 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $115.9K, with a price of $1705.0 per contract. There were 5528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PWR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.0K, with a price of $1390.0 per contract. There were 299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AGCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGCO#NYSE">AGCO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 2463 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 287 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 909 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.2K, with a price of $1820.0 per contract. There were 182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Disclosed on October 31, Rahul D Samant, EVP &amp; Chief Info Officer at Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000027904/000168316824007516//Archives/edgar/data/27904/000168316824007516/0001683168-24-007516-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday outlined that Samant executed a sale of 10,000 shares of Delta Air Lines with a total value of $585,330.
Delta Air Lines's shares are actively trading at $58.49, experiencing a up of 0.05% during Friday's morning session.
<h3>About Delta Air Lines</h3>
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
<h3>Delta Air Lines: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Delta Air Lines's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.22%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 24.41%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Delta Air Lines's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.98.
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Debt Management: Delta Air Lines's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.79, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 7.94 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.61 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Delta Air Lines's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 8.81, Delta Air Lines could be considered undervalued.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Rahul D Samant Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $585K In Delta Air Lines Stock

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/10/29/final-trades-meta-delta-air-lines-and-star-bulk-carrier.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning said earnings of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) are expected to be up 20%. The company has topped expectations in the past seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41612675/meta-bulls-await-earnings-surge-is-620-next-stop">quarters, he added</a>.
Wall Street expects Meta to report quarterly earnings at $5.25 per share on revenue of $40.29 billion after the closing bell today.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) as his final trade.
Delta Air Lines recently filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) in a Georgia state court, following a global outage in July that led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562639/delta-air-lines-sues-crowdstrike-for-500m-over-july-outage-that-disrupted-flights-affecting-1-3m-cus">widespread flight cancellations.</a>
The lawsuit, lodged in Fulton County Superior Court, claims that a software update from CrowdStrike was "catastrophic," causing more than 8.5 million Microsoft&#8216;s Windows-based computers worldwide to crash.
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Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC said Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) has an 11% yield.
On Oct. 23, Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan downgraded Star Bulk Carriers&#8217; rating from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $30 to $21.
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<li>Meta shares gained 2.6% to close at $593.28 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines shares gained 3.5% to settle at $57.34 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Star Bulk Carriers shares gained 1.8% to close at $19.37 on Tuesday.</li>
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Delta Air Lines CEO Edward Bastian Sells 68,000 Shares At Average Price Of $56.33, Reducing Direct Ownership To 439,819 Shares

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Delta Air Lines's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.69 million shares sold short, which is 5.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.99 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Delta Air Lines Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730220311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Delta Air Lines has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Delta Air Lines's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Delta Air Lines's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 12.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Several airline stocks traded higher on Monday amid a drop in oil prices. Here&#8217;s a look at some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">biggest movers</a>.
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<li>American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>)</li>
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<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</li>
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<li>Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</li>
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<li>Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</li>
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<li>Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>)</li>
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<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) </li>
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<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) </li>
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<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>), </li>
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The Details: Crude oil prices saw their sharpest one-day drop since 2022 on Monday. Oil futures for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell by 6%, settling near $67 per barrel. This drop followed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567809/oil-etfs-plunge-premarket-after-israels-strikes-on-iran">Israeli airstrikes in Iran</a> that focused on military targets and avoided oil infrastructure, reducing fears of immediate supply disruptions.
Oil markets had initially reacted to Middle East tensions earlier in the month, with concerns that strikes on Iranian oil facilities could disrupt supply. However, the limited scope of these recent airstrikes led analysts to expect oil prices to remain under pressure. 
Analysts noted that if OPEC+ proceeds with plans to increase supply while demand, particularly from China, continues to decrease, prices could trend lower into 2025.
China's oil demand has slowed since May, with structural changes in its energy sector and a higher share of new electric vehicle registrations contributing to reduced oil consumption.
Lower oil prices are generally bullish for airlines given that oil is one of the biggest expenses for airline companies. All of the aforementioned stocks gained between 1% and 4% on Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) shares rallied 3.2% to $55.89 Monday afternoon following a sharp decline in crude oil prices, which dropped more than 6% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. 
As one of the largest U.S. carriers, Delta stands to benefit significantly from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41571526/exxon-shell-warren-buffett-backed-occidental-petroleum-and-other-oil-stocks-tumble-in-premarket-afte">lower fuel prices</a>, with fuel being one of the airline industry's largest variable costs. 
The prospect of sustained low oil prices has lifted investor optimism regarding Delta&#8217;s near-term profit margins and operating costs.
What To Know: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell to approximately $67 per barrel, marking one of the steepest single-day declines since mid-2022. The drop in prices was spurred by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military installations that avoided Iran's oil infrastructure, averting a broader energy supply crisis. 
With no immediate disruption to Iran's oil exports, markets interpreted the measured response as a signal that regional stability could prevail, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. This sentiment calmed fears of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567809/oil-etfs-plunge-premarket-after-israels-strikes-on-iran">potential oil price spike</a>, which would have had a direct impact on operating costs for Delta and other major airlines.
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Delta's financial performance is closely tied to fuel costs, which constitute one of its largest expenses, representing nearly 20% of operating costs in recent quarters. With the airline's extensive domestic and international network—serving over 300 destinations in 50 countries—a drop in fuel prices could enhance Delta's profitability and free up capital for strategic initiatives. 
Additionally, Delta's unique position as the only major U.S. airline with its own oil refinery, located in Trainer, Pennsylvania, allows it greater flexibility in managing fuel costs. While Delta still relies on market prices to cover most of its fuel needs, the refinery gives it a strategic advantage in hedging against sudden price spikes.
A lower-cost fuel environment also gives Delta greater flexibility in pricing, a factor that could help it maintain its competitive edge in a high-demand travel market. Delta has been focused on expanding its premium service offerings—such as Delta One Suites and Delta Premium Select seating—to capture more of the high-margin travel segment. 
Lower fuel costs could allow Delta to retain competitive fares across all classes, potentially attracting additional customers and increasing load factors across its network.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy DAL Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Delta Air Lines&#8217; case, it is in the Industrials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, DAL has a 52-week high of $56.64 and a 52-week low of $30.76.

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Stocks set for positive start after mixed week, earning news may cushion downside. Nasdaq gains 7th straight week, 7 'Magnificent' companies to post earnings.
U.S. stocks could get off to a positive start on Monday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41556896/investors-cautious-with-election-ahead-treasury-yields-surge-further-tesla-surprises-this-week-i">averages registered a mixed week</a>. While the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones snapped their six-week winning streak, the Nasdaq Composite chalked its seventh straight week of gains.
Earning news flow will continue to pick up momentum in the coming days, potentially cushioning any downside, with five of the &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; companies all set to post their earnings this week. This includes Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
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In premarket trading on Monday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) gained 0.64% to $582.72 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.77% to $499.11, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Week: Amid simmering tensions in the Middle East and Israel's missile strikes in Iran, oil prices tumbled over the weekend.
Treasury yields rose during the week, signaling concerns that regardless of who wins the elections, the next administration might struggle with fiscal discipline. This sentiment was further exacerbated by the International Monetary Fund's warnings on the long-term trajectory&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41495286/deficit-strain-in-washington-will-get-worse-imf-warns-national-debt-projections-rev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">of the U.S. national debt</a>.
On the economic data front, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the U.S. rose to 70.5 in October compared to a preliminary reading of 68.9.
Both the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 ended a six-week winning streak, falling around 1% and 2.7%, respectively. The Nasdaq recorded gains for the seventh straight week, gaining nearly 0.2% last week.
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Insights From Analysts: Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, highlighted that this was the best "Sell in May" period since 2009.
"This is the best &#8216;sell in May&#8217; period since 2009. Remember when they told us to sell because of valuations, yield curves, wars, inflation, Fed, elections, quad poor, GDI, LEIs, weak breadth, recessions, etc? I do,&#8221; he wrote.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is the best &#39;sell in May&#39; period since 2009. Remember when they told us to sell because of valuations, yield curves, wars, inflation, Fed, elections, quad poor, GDI, LEIs, weak breadth, recessions, etc? I do. Thankfully <a href="https://twitter.com/CarsonResearch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarsonResearch</a> pushed back against them all.
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1850733217428431301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"What happens next? Strength in these usually weak months is a clue the bull is alive and well."
He added that the best six months of the year for equity markets are "right around the corner."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 is currently up 15.4% during the &#39;Sell in May&#39; period for one of the best returns ever. What happens next? Strength in these usually weak months is a clue the bull is alive and well. When &gt;10% or more? Next six months higher 10 of 11 times and up 13.2% on avg. &#x1f4aa; <a href="https://t.co/EpVH1thdKT">pic.twitter.com/EpVH1thdKT</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1850732049952379039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, despite mega-cap earnings scheduled for this week, rising treasury yields could potentially play spoilsport, according <a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/weekly-traders-outlook">to</a> Nathan Peterson, Director of Derivatives Analysis at the Schwab Center for Financial Research.
"If yields continue to move higher next week this could generate selling pressure, regardless of mega-cap tech earnings," Peterson said.
He underscored that pre-election selling next week is a "possibility" and that there could be higher volatility in the markets.
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Upcoming Economic Data: Monday's economic calendar is light, with only the Dallas Fed's Manufacturing Business Index for October set to be released.
<ul>
<li>On Monday, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index will be released at 10:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, retail (ex-auto) and wholesale inventory data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>House Price Index will be released at 9 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Wednesday, Mortgage Market and Refinance indices will be released at 7 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release Q3 GDP numbers at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>The U.S. Department of Commerce will release the Q3 Real Consumer Spending data at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Pending home sales data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Crude oil inventories data will be released at 10:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, pending jobless claims and the Core PCE price index will be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, payroll data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) fell by over 2% in premarket trading due to falling crude oil prices.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) rose over 2% after the company sued CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) for the July IT outage, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562639/delta-air-lines-sues-crowdstrike-for-500m-over-july-outage-that-disrupted-flights-affecting-1-3m-cus">saying it cost the company over $500 million</a>.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>) shares fell 1.7% after cofounder Morris Chang warned that the company faces challenges due to a growing threat to the free trade of chips amid geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets: Crude oil futures tumbled in the early New York session, falling by over nearly 6% due to Israel's strikes on Iran.
The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.254%.
Major Asian markets ended mixed on Monday, while European stocks showed tentativeness and were mostly lower in early trading.
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) saw a 2.61% rise in pre-market trading on Monday. This uptick follows the airline&#8217;s recent legal action against Crowdstrike Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>).
As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Delta Airlines was trading at $55.34 after closing at $54.12 on Friday. Crowdstrike, however, had only a slight uptick by 0.033%.
The lawsuit, filed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562639/delta-air-lines-sues-crowdstrike-for-500m-over-july-outage-that-disrupted-flights-affecting-1-3m-cus">Georgia on Friday,</a> accuses the vendor of contract breach and negligence, linked to a July outage that disrupted millions of computers and led to 7,000 flight cancellations.
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Delta, headquartered in Atlanta, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40124678/delta-air-lines-ceo-calls-microsoft-most-fragile-platform-after-crowdstrike-outage-causes-500m-loss">reported a $380 million revenue loss</a> and $170 million in costs due to the incident. While other airlines managed to recover more swiftly, Delta&#8217;s operations were severely affected.
The issue was traced back to a faulty software update impacting computers running Microsoft's Windows operating system. In response, Delta has engaged David Boies from Boies Schiller Flexner to seek damages from the software vendor and Microsoft.
The airline is pursuing compensation for its financial losses, litigation expenses, and punitive damages, underscoring its commitment to addressing the financial impact of the outage and holding those responsible accountable.
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Delta Airlines Is Flying Higher During Pre-Market: What's Going On

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) in a Georgia state court, following a global outage in July that led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40124678/delta-air-lines-ceo-calls-microsoft-most-fragile-platform-after-crowdstrike-outage-causes-500m-loss">widespread flight cancellations</a>.
What Happened: The lawsuit, lodged in Fulton County Superior Court, claims that a software update from CrowdStrike was &#8220;catastrophic,&#8221; causing more than 8.5 million Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Windows-based computers worldwide to crash.
The disruption on July 19 resulted in flight cancellations globally and impacted sectors such as banking, healthcare, and hospitality.
Delta, a CrowdStrike customer since 2022, alleges the outage led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights over five days. The airline said it affected 1.3 million passengers, costing it over $500 million.
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Delta is seeking over $500 million for out-of-pocket losses and unspecified damages for lost profits, legal fees, and reputational harm.
The U.S. Transportation Department has also launched an investigation into the incident.
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Why It Matters: The incident has been described as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39870313/microsoft-crowdstrike-issue-caused-largest-it-outage-in-history-showing-how-much-we-depend-on-a-hand">&#8220;largest IT outage in history,&#8221;</a> highlighting the extent of reliance on key technology companies. Microsoft was also impacted, with its cloud services experiencing outages, leading to flight cancellations for several airlines.
Following the incident, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian publicly criticized Microsoft&#8217;s platform as &#8220;fragile,&#8221; contrasting it with the stability of Apple Inc. Delta has engaged attorney David Boies to pursue damages from both CrowdStrike and Microsoft. The airline expects a direct revenue impact of $380 million for the September quarter due to the operational disruptions.
Price Action: Delta Air Lines' stock closed 1.2% lower at $54.12 on Friday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
CrowdStrike's stock fell 1.3% on Friday, closing at $300.62.
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The U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation announced on Thursday they have opened a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel on topics including previous airline mergers, aircraft manufacturing, airline ticket sales, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40745931/delta-southwest-and-other-airlines-in-hot-waters-with-us-transportation-department-for-unfair-reward">pricing and rewards practices</a>.
The Details: The agencies <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-and-department-transportation-launch-broad-public-inquiry-state">have issued</a> a Request for Information (RFI) and seek the public's input on anticompetitive conduct, consolidation and issues affecting the availability and affordability of air travel options.&nbsp;
"Competition in air travel is a vehicle for better quality, better fares and better choices for Americans," said Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.
"With this inquiry, we hope to learn more from the businesses and travelers at the center of this essential industry. Their feedback will ensure the Justice Department can continue to build on its historic efforts to protect competition in air travel," Kanter added.&nbsp;
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The U.S. Travel Association reacted to the DOJ's public inquiry into competition in air travel, which it sees as politically motivated.&nbsp;
"Today's announcement by the Departments of Transportation and Justice that they will launch ‘broad inquiries' into airline business practices is another in a long line of disappointing political stunts," the U.S. Travel Association said <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/press/us-travel-reacts-doj-dot-inquiry-air-travel-competition">in a statement</a>.
DOJ Cracks Down: Under the Biden administration, the DOJ has cracked down on industry consolidation and mergers and successfully blocked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37455281/jetblue-spirit-airlines-shares-are-moving-monday-whats-going-on">the merger</a> of JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NASDAQ">SAVE</a>) earlier this year.  
Spirit Airlines continues to face financial trouble and a potential bankruptcy after the deal with JetBlue fell through. Earlier this week, it was reported the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41496171/whats-going-on-with-spirit-airlines-stock-wednesday"> airline had resumed</a> preliminary merger discussions with Frontier Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>). The potential merger of the two airlines would likely coincide with Spirit's restructuring of its debt and other liabilities in bankruptcy and could be affected by actions resulting from the DOJ's latest inquiry. 
Last month, the DOT launched an inquiry into whether the loyalty programs of the four largest U.S. airlines have engaged in unfair, deceptive or noncompetitive practices. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) requesting records and reports related to the airlines&#8217; loyalty programs, practices and policies.
Federal agencies did allow a merger between Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40455513/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-airlines-1-9b-merger-gets-doj-green-light-awaits-transportation-department">to be completed</a> in September. However, the DOT required the companies to agree to a set of consumer protections before giving the deal the green light. 
Why It Matters: Other companies in the airline industry may be affected by the joint inquiry announced Thursday, including planemaker Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and parts supplier Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPR#NYSE">SPR</a>). Investors can monitor the effects on the industry through airline-focused ETFs, including the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) and the iShares Trust iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#BATS">IYT</a>). 
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Flying taxis could soon be a reality in the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule on Tuesday that establishes a new category of aircraft called <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/08/40203572/joby-aviation-air-taxi-dreams-vs-bearish-reality">&#8220;powered lift.&#8221;</a>&nbsp;
The Details: The FAA's powered lift category applies to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, commonly known as "air taxis" and marks an important step towards bringing eVTOLS into U.S. airspace.&nbsp;
eVTOL aircraft are powered by electricity and take off and land vertically, like helicopters.&nbsp; Once airborne, eVTOL aircraft use tilt rotors which transition into forward flight mode, like fixed wings on an airplane.&nbsp;
"Powered lift aircraft are the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years," FAA administrator Mike Whitaker said <a href="https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/new-rule-faa-ready-air-travel-future">in a statement</a>. "This historic rule will pave the way for accommodating wide-scale Advanced Air Mobility operations in the future."
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The regulatory development has been welcomed by leading eVTOL aircraft developers who aim to bring air taxis to reality in the U.S, including Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) and Archer Aviation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NASDAQ">ACHR</a>). 
Why It Matters: Archer Aviation released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41513646/archer-applauds-faas-final-rules-for-operating-evtol-aircraft">a statement</a> applauding the FAA final rules, which the company described as "the key operational piece of the regulatory puzzle" to allow the company to proceed with its plans for safely commercializing eVTOL air taxis in the U.S.
&#8220;We applaud the FAA on the release of the SFAR ahead of schedule as it represents a tremendous milestone for our country and the eVTOL industry. Now, Archer has a clear roadmap to pioneer eVTOL here in the U.S. Our team is full speed ahead in our ongoing partnership with the FAA as we work towards commercialization as soon as possible,&#8221; said Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Archer intends to launch commercial air taxi operations in 2025 in the New York City market with planned routes between the three area airports and Manhattan. The company also plans to launch air taxi services at Newark International Airport and Chicago&#8217;s O&#8217;Hare International Airport and an air mobility network in the Los Angeles area in 2026.&nbsp;
Joby Aviation also released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41467788/joby-welcomes-publication-of-new-operating-regulations-by-faa">a statement</a> about the new FAA regulations which said "lays the groundwork necessary for Joby to launch commercial passenger service in the U.S."  
Joby targeted 2025 for full FAA certification of its aircraft and its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38270560/joby-aviation-may-launch-flying-taxis-by-2025-whats-going-on"> planned launch</a> of commercial passenger service. Joby has signed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38270560/joby-aviation-may-launch-flying-taxis-by-2025-whats-going-on">a partnership</a> with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to operate &#8220;home-to-airport&#8221; air taxi flights in New York City and Los Angeles, also expected to commence in 2025. The company projects to have a rideshare fleet of 850 aircraft, conducting 40 flights per aircraft per day, by 2026. 
The eVTOL industry could potentially revolutionize transportation, and offer new possibilities for passenger transport, cargo delivery and emergency services in both urban and rural areas. The FAA's new regulations provide a regulatory path toward safe and convenient commercial air taxi services. 
"The FAA will continue to prioritize the safety of our system as we work to seamlessly integrate innovative technology and operations," said FAA Administrator Whitaker
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The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) is soaring, up 51.65% over the past year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">powered by strong gains</a> in its top holdings, including Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>).
The ETF just made a Golden Cross, a bullish signal signaling more upside ahead.
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The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $19.95 has crossed above the 200-day SMA at $19.71, triggering a bullish trend.
As travel demand rebounds, the airline industry is riding high. But as we head into the final quarter of 2024, can the sector maintain altitude with looming challenges ahead?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JETS ETF Soars, Backed by Airline Giants</h2>
The JETS ETF, with Delta and Southwest among its top holdings, has been a high-flyer in 2023. It's up 20.33% year-to-date, supported by United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) stellar performance.
United recently hit a 52-week high after posting strong third-quarter earnings, which exceeded expectations with $3.33 per share and $14.84 billion in revenue. 
Despite some turbulence, including a slight dip in revenue per available seat mile (RASM), United&#8217;s future outlook remains optimistic with solid free cash flow of $3.4 billion year-to-date.
With a strong 83.64% year-to-date rise in United&#8217;s stock price, investors in the JETS ETF have been smiling, but the road ahead could get bumpy for other airline stocks like Delta and Southwest.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delta Battles Headwinds After Outage</h2>
Delta Air Lines has had its fair share of turbulence lately. The airline reported that a costly technology outage during the summer, involving cybersecurity companies CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), wiped out $380 million in revenue.
Despite the hit, Delta posted $15.68 billion in revenue for the third quarter, but it fell short of analysts' expectations.
Even so, Delta is banking on strong holiday demand to lift its fourth-quarter earnings, projecting revenues to rise between 2% and 4%. But with looming election uncertainty briefly deterring air travel, and its capacity for future tech failures now a concern, can Delta regain momentum?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Southwest Beats Expectations, But Boeing Concerns Linger</h2>
Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines posted an unexpected earnings beat in its third quarter report, with 15 cents EPS versus breakeven forecasts. Revenue also surpassed estimates at $6.87 billion, thanks to higher-than-expected travel demand. But despite the positive earnings, Southwest's stock dipped due to concerns over potential Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) delivery delays, adding uncertainty to its future growth.
Southwest also inked an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which could lead to further strategic changes. The airline&#8217;s cautious tone around Boeing delays may cause some turbulence in the short term, but long-term investors might want to keep their seat belts fastened for future gains.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Airline Investors?</h2>
As the fourth quarter unfolds, investors in the JETS ETF and individual airline stocks will be watching closely. Will strong travel demand be enough to offset the headwinds facing Delta and Southwest? 
And can the industry's investments in infrastructure, technology, and partnerships with companies like Microsoft lead to smoother skies in 2025?
With Delta battling outages, Southwest navigating Boeing uncertainties, and United soaring ahead, the airline industry has plenty of drama left in the tank. 
For now, it's time for investors to sit tight and prepare for what could be a bumpy ride ahead.
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