Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) saw a slight decline in its stock price on December 2, 2024, closing at $63.41, down 0.64% from the previous close of $63.82. The stock opened at $64.00 and fluctuated between a high of $64.21 and a low of $63.16 throughout the day. Trading volume was notably low, at 5,025,590 shares, which is 56.64% of the average daily volume. The lack of significant news directly related to Delta's financial performance or strategic initiatives left the stock's movement largely unexplained by market events.
However, a notable incident involving Delta's flight crew may have contributed to the negative sentiment. Two Delta flight attendants failed a breathalyzer test before an international flight from Amsterdam to New York's JFK International Airport, as reported on December 2. The attendants were removed from duty and fined, with Delta emphasizing its strict alcohol policy. Although the flight was only slightly delayed, such incidents can impact investor confidence, potentially influencing the stock's performance.