Delta Air Lines reported a 3% year-over-year increase in passenger miles for the third quarter of 2024, indicating strong travel demand despite initial concerns about the airline's performance. The company cited robust bookings for October and December, which bolstered confidence in continued growth into 2025. Delta's shares rose by 1.92% in premarket trading following the announcement of new nonstop service to Copenhagen. Meanwhile, United Airlines is set to release its earnings report, with analysts noting that it could withstand challenges posed by higher jet fuel prices. TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald has issued a Buy rating for United Airlines with a price target of $80.