Delta Air Lines have increased the number of passengers boarded annually, cumulating in a company record of 162.3 million passengers in 2019. However, in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta's passenger traffic dropped by 66 percent to only 55 million passengers. Delta's passenger traffic recovered considerably in the following years, reaching around 141.6 million travelers in 2022.
Revenue passengers
Revenue passengers are defined as passengers who have paid for their seat on a flight. This excludes certain people that may be on the plane, such as young children who do not have their own seat and airline employees flying for free. Passengers whose seat was paid for through a frequent flyer program are usually included though.
Delta Air Lines - brand value
Delta Air lines is a major U.S. full-service carrier headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are one of the largest global commercial airline groups, generating the largest revenue of any airline in 2022 and being ranked first globally in terms of brand value. As of March 2022, the company also had one of the highest airline satisfaction index on economy/basic flights, with a score of 813.
Number of passengers boarded by Delta Air Lines from 2003 to 2022
(in millions)
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (July 13, 2023). Number of passengers boarded by Delta Air Lines from 2003 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/596519/revenue-passengers-delta-air-lines/
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (2023). Number of passengers boarded by Delta Air Lines from 2003 to 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/596519/revenue-passengers-delta-air-lines/
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