Delta Air Lines posted a 19% increase in second-quarter operating revenue, buoyed by resilient travel demand despite persistent inflationary pressure on ticket prices. Despite these gains, the carrier’s shares declined as market participants weighed the results against current valuation expectations. In Europe, the mood was more bullish; shares of EasyJet climbed to a four-year high following reports of a potential $7.6 billion takeover bid from the U.S. investment firm Apollo Global.

Operational challenges persisted elsewhere in the industry. A Boeing 737 operated by Ryanair was forced into an emergency landing in Greece after a window dislodged midflight. The incident resulted in an injury to a passenger seated adjacent to the breach, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny surrounding aircraft maintenance and safety protocols.