Delta Expects Large Number Of Business Class Deals for Passengers Over The Labor Day Weekend

Airlines for America (A4A) trade organization estimates that more than fourteen million passengers will fly during the Labor Day weekend. This is an increase of more than three percent when compared with last year. Airlines will be able to handle this increase thanks to strong profitability. Delta and other airlines have made major investments in flight capacity, technology and service. In fact, US based A4A says billions of dollars have been invested in these areas.

The Labor Day travel period actually lasts for 7 days. It begins on Wednesday, September 2 and extends through Tuesday, September 8. During this time period, A4A predicts that more than two million people will take to the air daily, with the busiest day being Friday, September 4. This is an increase of nearly 60,000 passengers a day when compared with the Labor Day travel period of 2014. With so many more people traveling this year around we expect to see some exciting business class deals on the horizon very soon as well.

John Heimlich, Chief Economist and Vice President of A4A says that:

"the predicted travel patterns for Labor Day 2015 are at an all time high, and that the numbers are likely to increase as the year progresses."

Heimlich opines that the reason for this is a combination of reduced air travel prices and increased capacity. These two qualities make air travel more and more accessible for thrifty consumers.

Airline profits are up as well. In fact, ten major airlines:

* Virgin America

* United

* Spirit

* Southwest

* JetBlue

* Hawaiian

* American

* Allegiant

* Alaska

* Delta

Reported combined net profits of $8.7 billion. This is a significant increase over the $3.9 billion reported for the same time period in 2014. It is without a doubt that reductions in fuel costs contributed significantly to this outcome. During the initial 6 months of 2015 the ten airlines listed above made the smart moves of reinvesting their profits into their businesses, according to A4A. Aircraft's were refurbished and new aircraft's were delivered daily. Money was invested in such necessities as:

* Improved gates, lounges and check-in areas.

* Better mobile technology.

* Route expansion.

Airport renovation was also undertaken, and Delta has recently invested $229 million in renovations to the airport in Los Angeles (LAX). Delta will also foster partnerships with officials at the state and local levels to help institute $4 billion worth of improvements at LaGuardia in New York. They've also made an announcement of increased and upgraded flights between JFK in New York and the San Francisco airport (SFO) and LAX. This applies directly to the business class deals you may already be searching for.

In closing, Heimlich notes that we are now "six years post-recession". He says that with the recovery from the recession, airlines are now able to realize profit margins consistent with the average of the S&P 500, which is an accurate barometer of corporate performance in the USA. He goes on to say that this improvement in finances has made it possible for airlines to invest in products, technology and people in a way that enhances customers' travel experience.

To learn more about how to take advantage of one of these business class deals that will be taking place from Sept 2nd - Sep 9th 9th, be sure and give us a call so we can help you find the flight that's right for you.

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