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Delta Airlines was upgraded by a notch to IG status of BBB- from BB+ by Fitch, making it a rising star. The rating agency also upgraded Delta’s senior unsecured and senior secured notes by a notch to BBB- and BBB respectively. The upgrade reflects considerable improvement in credit metrics of Delta Airlines post the pandemic. Delta Airlines has reduced gross debt and operating leases by ~$11bn over the past three years and expects unencumbered assets to total $30bn by year-end. According to Fitch, Delta is well-positioned to generate healthy operating margins and cash flows in 2024 as a result of healthy travel demand and growth in revenues from airline loyalty programs.
Its dollar bonds traded slightly positive with its 7% 2025s up at 101.1, yielding 5.56%.