Five critical days that impacted Delta Air Lines results

Air transport is an industry that relies on precision, speed and flawless operation. Any technical problem can lead to significant financial losses and customer dissatisfaction. This problem was on full display for Delta Air Lines in the third quarter of 2024, when five days of technical difficulties deprived it of a significant portion of its expected profits. Despite this, the company showed strength and resilience as it quickly recovered and expects a very strong finish to the year.

In the third quarter of 2024, Delta Air Lines $DAL found itself in an uncomfortable situation. While most of the quarter went smoothly, technology issues during five key days had a major impact on the company's financial results. Delta's CEO, Ed Bastian, said in an interview with Yahoo Finance that while the quarter had 86 great days, it was the five days caused by a technology glitch stemming from a software update from CrowdStrike that had fatal consequences for the company.

As a result of these issues,…