Delta Changes Boarding Procedure, Sees Record Summer Demand Despite Staffing Woes

Delta changing how passengers board flights, using numbered groups 1-8 instead of current groups like Diamond Medallions
Demand for travel strong heading into summer, Delta had best 11 days ever for ticket sales in early 2023
Delta reported $37 million profit in Q1 2023, expects record revenue in Q2
Delta fleet includes over 950 planes, majority Boeing models but recently ordering more Airbus
Delta lobbying federal government for waiver to operate fewer flights into NYC airports this summer due to air traffic controller shortage