Something has shifted in the U.S. airline industry, and it is no longer controversial to ask whether United Airlines has overtaken Delta Air Lines as the carrier driving the conversation. Delta is still the undisputed profit leader, but might we soon see Delta copying United rather than United copying Delta?
While we are largely in agreement, I approach this a little differently and am deliberately not trying to stir up our resident Delta Air Lines loyalist in the comments section. The issue is pressing and timely, but let me also preface this by saying that the “wow” factor and the financials, especially profitability, are not the same thing.
I’ve covered the industry for nearly 17 years on Live and Let’s Fly and I’ve always been particularly loyal to United, so from the very outset I note that I’ve cultivated a different relationship with United both personally and professionally than I have with Delta.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
