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Delta just posted blockbuster earnings, and it’s not because more people are flying. Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack how Delta’s $8B profit engine runs on premium seats, credit card partnerships, and a bet on wealthy travellers.

They dive into what makes Delta’s “premium economy” the most profitable cabin in the sky, why Buffett once got airlines wrong, and how rivals like United and Southwest are scrambling to catch up.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Fortune magazine article
• Delta's latest 10-K
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Timestamps

• 00:00 Delta Airlines: A Financial Overview
• 03:31 Buffett's Airline Insights and Market Dynamics
• 06:25 Premium Seats vs. Main Cabin: A Revenue Shift
• 09:16 The Profitability of Premium Economy
• 12:27 Delta's Financial Performance and Market Positioning
• 16:34 Consumer Behavior and Airline Choices
• 19:36 The Role of Technology in Airline Experience
• 22:25 The Future of Airline Pricing and Customer Segmentation
• 25:26 Conclusion: Delta's Strategy and Market Outlook

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In this special 2025 panel, 4 top supply chain consulting firms – Chartwell, Clarkston Consulting, Kearney, and The Kormac Group – join Management Consulted to explore how AI, automation, and shifting global demand are changing the industry.

Hear directly from firm leaders on:

• How AI is being used in practice to improve efficiency and decision-making
• What skills firms are hiring for right now
• How to break into supply chain consulting in 2025
• The biggest misconceptions about consulting careers

Each firm is hiring now. Click here to see open roles and prep resources to help you land your next offer.

Additional Resources:

• Book a 15-minute call with Katie for insight into which Management Consulted program is right for you
• Explore open roles at Chartwell, Clarkston, Kearney, and Kormac
• Join Black Belt for a structured approach to consulting recruiting
• Review consulting application deadlines to stay ahead of recruiting timelines

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In this episode, the tables are turned! Instead of asking the questions, MC COO Namaan Mian is in the hot seat - interviewed by Emily Watkins, Senior Marketing Manager at Integreon.

We dive into the future of storytelling in a world obsessed with AI and efficiency, and why human connection is still the ultimate competitive advantage.

From avoiding “death by PowerPoint” to bringing analog warmth into our digital-first relationships, we explore what it really takes to win client trust and tell business stories that accomplish results.

Key Links

• Join Meta, AmEx, Pfizer, and dozens of other partners who leverage our Business Storytelling Training
• Work 1:1 with Namaan

• Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team

Connect With Management Consulted

• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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• Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.