Delta Air Lines to Raise Employee Wages by 4% Amid Post-COVID Demand Surge

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] As the aviation industry’s performance recovery expectations grow amid explosive demand increase following the COVID-19 aftermath, Delta Air Lines is implementing a wage increase for its employees for the first time since the COVID-19 crisis.

According to major foreign media on the 17th (local time), Delta Air Lines will raise the wages of its global employees by about 4% starting May 1. Approximately 75,000 employees are subject to this increase, while pilots whose wages are determined by union contracts are excluded.

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, said in a memo to employees, "Air travel demand appears strong for the spring and summer travel seasons, and as corporate business trips resume and face-to-face interactions restart, customers are returning to Delta." He added, "The wage increase is a direct result of the dedication and hard work employees show every day," and "Delta is optimistic about our ability to generate profits this year."

Earlier, on the 15th, Glen Hauenstein, Chairman of Delta Air Lines, stated at an investor conference, "We are witnessing demand surging to an unparalleled level," and despite rising fuel costs due to increased oil prices, he projected that performance will exceed expectations.

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