Delta Air sees healthy demand, especially on international routes

Delta Air Lines is running its largest ever transatlantic schedule this year as it sees healthy travel demand, especially on international routes, senior executives said on Saturday. Delta, one of the largest US airlines, has forecast record high Q2 revenue thanks to buoyant demand for spring and summer travel. "Summer's progressing strongly and demand is quite healthy," CEO Ed Bastian told reporters. "Demand is growing faster internationally than it is domestically, and Delta is very well positioned to take advantage of that with its partners," Bastian added. Delta says consumers are spending on experiences with travel a top priority after the pandemic. Demand is particularly strong for premium travel, benefiting carriers like Delta. “We have seen continued strength through the spring to early summer ... our international business is quite strong," Delta President Glen Hauenstein told reporters. Rival American Airlines, however, said this week there was still excess seat capacity in the domestic market, resulting in discounting pressure.<br/>