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How United's Pandemic Bet on Widebody Jets Is Dominating Delta in the Mediterranean

During the pandemic, United Airlines made a strategic decision to retain its older widebody aircraft, specifically its Boeing 767 and 777 fleets. This contrasted with competitors like Delta Air Lines, which retired its entire 777 fleet to cut costs. As international travel demand surged post-pandemic, United's larger widebody inventory gave it a significant advantage. This has allowed the carrier to aggressively expand its transatlantic network, particularly to popular Mediterranean destinations. Consequently, United now offers more capacity than Delta on key routes to cities like Rome and Athens, turning its pandemic fleet strategy into a major competitive win.

Official Source: https://simpleflying.com/how-united-airlines-spent-pandemic-hoarding-widebodies-beat-delta-mediterranean/