There is little sign that higher fares or recession worries are curbing the pent-up demand for air travel. But higher expenses and staffing shortages are hampering the nation’s airlines as they seek to take full advantage of the rebound.
Delta Air Lines is the latest to rein in its plans. On Wednesday, Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO, said that although demand was strong, the airline would fly the rest of the year at the levels it operated in June. The aim is to limit delays and cancellations, which have been problematic in recent weeks.
