Delta Air Lines' first half of the year was sluggish due to uncertainty and slower growth. However, its third quarter reveal has upended that trend; the company's third quarter earnings call on Thursday reported a year-over-year revenue growth of 4.1%, with premium, corporate, and loyalty in the lead. The company's earnings report also shows a "record" September revenue of $15.2 billion .

Delta's situation is far more optimistic now than it was only a few months ago. Trade uncertainty dwindled consumer confidence earlier in April, with executives in its first quarter earnings call saying it would continue to lean into loyalty and premium offerings—a wise move, since Delta's premium revenue has now grown by 9% year-on-year, as did loyalty by the same amount (although main cabin revenue

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