Originally Posted by BuckeyeFan!
First, is Delta going to make it through 2005?
Second, I am trying to get to LA. No problem getting there, but getting back is almost impossibe (except for the dreaded middle seat).
So, how can Delta be doing so badly with sold out seats?
Amazing.
Yes, they will still by flying through 2005. They have (so far) successfully avoided bankruptcy and the stock price has almost tripled in the last month.
Why are they doing badly? Too much overhead (that they are working on), the cost of fuel, and the price of the tickets. The latter two they don't have much control of. There are some other things that are pretty much the ongoing debate here at FT. I can get a roundtrip to Florida for less than $150 and if you want to know about the price of fuel, go to your neighborhood gas station.