Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Among the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy for Long Term?

Delta Air Lines is highlighted in a CNBC report as aiming to lead the US airline market across the Pacific, with President Peter Carter outlining a strategy to become the leading carrier in that region and, ultimately, globally. CNBC said some of that growth is expected to come through Delta’s joint venture with Korean Air, which is merging with Asiana Airlines. The article compares financial performance, noting Delta posted more than $5 billion in net profit last year versus roughly $3.35 billion for United Airlines, while trans-Pacific revenue was $2.79 billion for Delta against about $6.89 billion for United. Both carriers are expanding internationally, including Delta’s Los Angeles–Hong Kong service and United’s nonstop San Francisco–Sapporo flights.