Delta aims to challenge United in Pacific routes

Delta Air Lines says it wants to become the leading U.S. carrier across the Pacific, stepping up competition with United Airlines in a market dominated by longhaul international travel. Delta president Peter Carter said the airline is focused on strengthening its transPacific network and building toward a broader goal of becoming a leading global carrier. He pointed to Delta’s joint venture with Korean Air as one part of that strategy. The article notes that Delta remains the more profitable airline overall, but United has a much larger transPacific business. Both airlines are adding routes and investing in premium international service as growth in the U.S. market remains limited.