Delta Air Lines announced on Friday that it experienced a higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and forecast stronger earnings in the current quarter, all of which leads the carrier to forecast 2025 to be the most profitable year in the company's 100-year history.

According to Reuters.com, Delta expects earnings to exceed $7.35 a share this year compared to the expected $7.22 per share, with the airline reporting an adjusted profit of $6.16 a share in 2024.

The carrier reported that premium ticket revenue has been growing faster than main-cabin ticket revenue and is projected to outpace it by 2027. In the December quarter, premium revenue growth outperformed the main cabin by six percent.

��As we move into 2025, we expect strong demand for travel to continue, with consumers increasingly seeking the premium products and experiences that Delta provides,�� CEO Ed Bastian told Reuters.

Earlier this week, Delta celebrated its 100th anniversary at CES 2025 in Las Vegas�� Sphere, announcing new technological advancements, including more personalized entertainment features in the air, a new AI-powered Delta Concierge debuting in the Fly Delta app and a new partnership with Airbus to create the next generation of aviation.

In addition, Delta customers will soon be able to earn SkyMiles when using ridesharing service Uber. The partnership, which launches in the spring, is available for travelers to register by joining a waitlist online. Travelers who link their SkyMiles and Uber accounts will enjoy earning 1 mile per dollar spent on UberX transfers to and from an airport, 2 miles per dollar on premium rides and 3 miles per dollar on Uber Reserve rides.?

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