American, Delta Revive Deal To Handle Stranded Passengers

American and Delta aren’t disclosing financial terms such as how much they charge to accommodate the other’s passengers. Both airlines and their passengers figure to benefit if the agreement, which took effect Wednesday, means fewer travelers get stuck at airports.

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American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are reviving a deal that lets them put passengers on each other’s planes when travelers are stranded by disruptions such as winter storms and computer outages.

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The new deal took effect Wednesday. The airlines aren’t disclosing financial terms such as how much they charge to accommodate the other’s passengers.