Delta takes flight after strong Q3

Financial Performance - Delta's Q3 results exceeded expectations on both top and bottom lines [2] - Q3 earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.70, surpassing the street's expectation of $1.53 [3] - Premium revenue increased by 9% compared to the same quarter last year [3] - Delta raised its guidance, projecting EPS between $1.62 and $1.90, exceeding the street's estimate of $1.66 [5] - The company anticipates revenue growth of 2% to 4% in Q4, surpassing street expectations, with an operating margin of 10.5% to 12% [5] Corporate Travel Trends - Corporate revenue increased by 8% in Q3 compared to the previous year, a significant rise from the 1% growth in the first half of the year [3] - The resurgence of corporate travel is attributed to the need for in-person customer and employee engagement [4] - Delta is witnessing increased business travel across all industries quarter over quarter [9] - Business travelers are often paying premium prices, indicating strong demand [7]