Major Airlines Surge 6% Amid Travel Demand

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL), a major U.S. airline, surged 6.43% on the New York Stock Exchange on the 10th, closing at $81.39. With trading volume elevated compared to its norm, the company’s market capitalization swelled to about $53.4 billion (roughly ₩72 trillion), adding nearly $3.7 billion (around ₩5 trillion) in value in just one day.

Over the past two days, Delta has added four new international routes—departing from Seattle to destinations including Rome and Barcelona—making this summer’s European schedule the largest in the airline’s history and accelerating its global expansion. The carrier is also rolling out AI-based concierge services and terminal upgrades to ease gate congestion and reduce passenger stress, further differentiating its customer experience.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta Air Lines is one of the U.S. “Big Three” network carriers, operating a fleet of more than 900 aircraft on routes worldwide. Since the pandemic, the airline has concentrated on boosting profitability through premium seating and loyalty programs, delivering relatively strong financial results among its U.S. peers.