Delta Air Lines chief executive since 2016
PepsiCo has reported a mixed second quarter, with North American volumes flat or down and international markets driving overall growth. Revenue rose 6.4% to $24.18 billion, but North American beverage volumes fell 4% and per-share earnings narrowly missed expectations. The company has signaled a slower but steady recovery in North America as inflation pressures persist.
Airlines are intensifying fights for high-spending travelers by expanding loyalty-status matches and faster in‑flight Wi‑Fi. United, American and Delta are rolling out deals to attract elites from rival carriers, touting 90‑day status matches, spending thresholds and Starlink/Leo Wi‑Fi as key differentiators.
President Donald Trump has suggested at a Nebraska rally that higher fuel prices from the US‑Israel war with Iran are “a small price to pay,” saying “they can take out a city — let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego.” California officials have called the comments "deranged" and "dangerous," while the White House has called the reaction a "media freakout."
Delta Air Lines has paused finalizing plans for the Atlanta–Riyadh nonstop service amid safety concerns after attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with regulators warning pilots to exercise caution. The flights are scheduled to begin Oct. 23, but the airline is assessing safety before confirming the launch.