Atlanta-based Delta predicts strong demand in 2022 after omicron surge

Delta Airlines executives are optimistic that travel levels will continue to bounce back in the year ahead. But they say continued worries about the omicron variant will likely put a damper on demand until late February 2022. (Charlie Riedel/AP Photo)

Delta Airlines executives are optimistic that travel levels will continue to bounce back in the year ahead. But they say continued worries about the omicron variant will likely put a damper on demand until late February.

CEO Ed Bastian called this past holiday travel season one of the most difficult he can remember.

While demand was strong, customers were frustrated by frequent delays and cancellations blamed on the omicron variant and the weather.