Delta’s loyalty program drives revenue to a record high
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On October 13, 2026, PYMNTS reported that Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the SkyMiles loyalty ecosystem helped the company remain profitable amid rising fuel costs and achieve record revenue for the September quarter. For the quarter ended in September, Delta’s revenue grew 16% year over year to $17.6 billion; loyalty business revenue grew nearly 20% year over year. Earlier reports said Delta’s partnership with American Express is expected to generate more than $9 billion in revenue this year. Subsequent reports added that Delta also established a strategic partnership with Hyatt.
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- PYMNTSDelta Air Lines CEO: Loyalty Program Helps Company Set September-Quarter Revenue Record
Delta Air Lines CEO Edward Bastian said the SkyMiles loyalty ecosystem helped the company remain profitable amid rising fuel costs and set a September-quarter revenue record. Revenue for the quarter increased 16% year over year to $17.6 billion, while loyalty revenue grew nearly 20% year over year. Delta's partnership with American Express is expected to generate more than $9 billion in returns this year, and the company also established a strategic partnership with Hyatt.
- PYMNTSDelta Air Lines CEO says loyalty program helped company achieve record revenue for the September quarter
Delta Air Lines CEO Edward Bastian said the loyalty program helped the company maintain profitability amid rising fuel costs; for the quarter ended September, the company’s revenue grew 16% year over year to $17.6 billion, a record for a September quarter. Delta’s partnership with American Express is expected to generate more than $9 billion in revenue this year, while quarterly loyalty revenue grew nearly 20% year over year.
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