Group 1: Financial Performance - Delta Air Lines reported a record adjusted revenue of $14.61 billion for Q4, slightly below market expectations of $14.67 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 1.2% [1][6] - The adjusted earnings per share for Q4 were $1.55, exceeding market expectations of $1.53, although impacted by a government shutdown which lowered earnings by $0.25 [1][6] - For Q1 2026, the company expects revenue growth of 5%-7%, with an operating margin of 4.5%-6% and adjusted earnings per share between $0.50 and $0.90 [1][6] Group 2: Business Drivers - The core driver of revenue growth is the increase in high-end business income from high-net-worth clients, who prioritize travel spending and seek premium travel experiences [2][7] - Delta's CEO stated that all new seats will be allocated to premium cabins, with no increase in economy class capacity, reflecting the demand from affluent customers [2][7] Group 3: Future Outlook - Delta anticipates a strong start to 2026, with robust demand from both consumer and corporate travel sectors, which is expected to accelerate revenue growth [3][8] - The company does not foresee facing the adverse factors experienced in 2025, such as the "Liberation Day tariffs" and the government shutdown's negative impact on the airline industry [3][8] Group 4: International Business and Partnerships - Delta's international business showed strong performance, with Q4 revenue growing by 5%, driven by transatlantic and transpacific routes [3][8] - The company reported that 90% of its corporate clients expect stable or increased travel frequency in 2026 [3][8] - Revenue from American Express co-branded card commissions grew by 11% in 2025, reaching $8.2 billion, with expectations for "high single-digit" growth in 2026 [3][8] Group 5: Co-branded Credit Card Growth Potential - The growth potential for the co-branded credit card business is considered "extremely high," with increasing consumer spending and an expanding traveler base [4][9] - Delta's CEO expressed confidence that the revenue from co-branded card commissions could exceed $10 billion in the coming years [4][9]