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As the holiday season approaches, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are preparing for a surge in passenger traffic. According to Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, these major US carriers are deploying their fleets strategically to meet increased demand in December 2024. Narrowbody and widebody aircraft will be essential in accommodating passengers during this period.
Narrowbody aircraft form the backbone of domestic travel in the US. Their efficiency makes them suitable for shorter routes and frequent flights. American Airlines leads with 91,824 scheduled narrowbody flights for December, followed by Delta with 88,130 flights and United with 73,101 flights. Collectively, they plan to operate 253,055 narrowbody flights.
In terms of seat capacity and Available Seat Miles (ASMs), American Airlines offers 15,454,334 seats and 15,972,987,202 ASMs. Delta provides 14,535,949 seats and 14,748,547,215 ASMs. United has 11,932,964 seats and 13,870,663,146 ASMs.
