# Delta CEO Credits Loyalty Program for Record September Revenue

> Delta Air Lines' loyalty program helped boost September quarter revenue to $17.6 billion, a record high.
- Title: Delta CEO Credits Loyalty Program for Record September Revenue
- Summary: Delta Air Lines' loyalty program helped boost September quarter revenue to $17.6 billion, a record high. Delta Air Lines achieved record September quarter…
- Keywords: delta air lines, sky miles, loyalty program, revenue, september quarter, american express, hyatt, corporate sales, unit revenue, business, finance, Delta
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/news/loyalty-and-rewards-news/2026/delta-ceo-credits-loyalty-program-airline-achieves-record-september-quarter-revenue
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:32:14+00:00
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- Topics: delta air lines, sky miles, loyalty program, revenue, september quarter, american express, hyatt, corporate sales, unit revenue, business, finance
## Delta CEO Credits Loyalty Program
Delta Air Lines' CEO Edward Bastian said the loyalty program helped sustain earnings during higher fuel costs in September.

> Our growing loyalty ecosystem is one of the most important drivers of our structural durability.
## Record September Quarter Revenue
Delta achieved $17.6 billion in revenue, a record high for the September quarter, with 16% year-over-year growth.
## Loyalty Program Growth
SkyMiles membership grew faster than capacity, with members engaging more with Delta in travel and beyond.

> SkyMiles membership is growing faster than capacity, and members are engaging more with Delta in the air and beyond the flight.
## Partnerships Boost Loyalty
Delta's partnerships with American Express, Uber, Starbucks, and Hyatt increased loyalty program value and customer engagement.
## Key takeaway

Delta Air Lines achieved record September quarter revenue of $17.6 billion, driven by its loyalty program growth.