Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Jul 18 $70 Calls at the Bid: 2300 vs 302 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] 

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Jul 18 $70 Calls at the Bid: 2300 @ $4.01 vs 302 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] Ref=$63.3284

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $70 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 2938 vs 10958 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] 

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $70 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 2938 @ $1.865 vs 10958 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] Ref=$62.885

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $65 Puts Sweep (44) near the Ask: 1501 vs 8782 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] 

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $65 Puts Sweep (44) near the Ask: 1501 @ $5.196 vs 8782 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] Ref=$63.3

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $60 Puts Sweep (63) near the Bid: 2363 vs 2011 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] 

Delta Air Lines Option Alert: Apr 17 $60 Puts Sweep (63) near the Bid: 2363 @ $2.44 vs 2011 OI; Earnings 4/9 Before Open [est] Ref=$64.13

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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.

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The aviation sector has been flying in turbulent skies recently, thanks to heightened oil price volatility. With Brent crude oil prices slipping below $70 per barrel on March 6, followed by a sharp rebound on March 7, airline stocks and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">sector-focused ETFs </a>have been on a rollercoaster ride. Investors are keeping a close watch on energy costs, a key component of airline operations, and how they impact the broader aviation market. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Three Aviation-Focused ETFs to Watch</h3>
U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) &#8211; Down 1.05% at the time of publication Friday. The fund is one of the most popular aviation ETFs, offering exposure to major airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and airport operators. The fund holds stocks from global carriers such as Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>). While JETS has struggled amid oil price fluctuations, its diversified approach provides investors with broad exposure to the airline industry.
iShares Transportation Average ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#BATS">IYT</a>) &#8211; Up 0.66% at the time of publication Friday. While not solely focused on airlines, the iShares Transportation Average ETF includes a significant allocation to aviation stocks alongside railroads, trucking, and logistics firms. Given the importance of fuel costs across the transportation sector, IYT's performance is closely linked to oil price movements, making it an interesting choice for investors looking for a broader transportation play.
SPDR S&amp;P Transportation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTN#NYSE">XTN</a>) &#8211; Up 0.08% at the time of publication Friday. This fund tracks an equal-weighted index of U.S. transportation stocks, including airlines, railroads, and shipping companies. This ETF offers a more balanced approach compared to JETS, which is heavily weighted toward major airlines. As a result, XTN may offer a smoother ride for investors during periods of oil price volatility.
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What's Driving Oil Prices?
Oil prices have been gyrating lately, largely due to geopolitical and economic factors. 
U.S. airline stocks tumbled again on Tuesday, hitting their lowest levels since late last year following data indicating economic concerns. United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), which has the highest exposure to China among U.S. airlines, fell about 6%, along with Delta Air Lines. American Airlines dropped close to 4%, while domestic-focused carriers such as JetBlue Airways lost nearly 6% on Tuesday.
Airlines, particularly full-service carriers with extensive international networks, had been performing well due to strong demand and moderating domestic flight growth. However, some analysts now anticipate potential demand impacts, particularly for price-sensitive customers ahead of the crucial spring travel season, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/airline-stocks-tumble-amid-economic-concerns.html#:~:text=Airline%20stocks%20fall%20as%20possible%20economic%20'soft%20patch'%20raises%20demand%20concerns,-Published%20Tue%2C%20Mar&amp;text=U.S.%20airline%20stocks%20tumbled%20to,to%20recent%20Commerce%20Department%20data.">according </a>to CNBC. Adding to the concerns, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44139359/consumer-spending-is-slowing-but-these-stocks-will-still-thrive">U.S. consumer spending fell in January </a>for the first time in nearly two years, as per the U.S. Commerce Department.
However, by Friday, oil futures rebounded as reports emerged that the U.S. planned to refill its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to full capacity, tightening global supply, <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2025/03/07/us-energy-chief-plans-to-seek-20b-to-refill-oil-reserve/">according </a>to BNN Bloomberg.
Despite this temporary bounce, crude prices remained weak for the week, with the U.S. benchmark poised for a seventh consecutive weekly decline.
Aviation Stocks React
The S&amp;P 500 Airlines Industry Index felt the impact of these price swings, dipping around 5% by midday on Friday, while the Nasdaq Global Smart Airlines Index dipped around 1.7%.
Higher oil prices typically translate to increased fuel costs for airlines, squeezing margins and impacting profitability. However, despite the weakness in oil prices this week, ETFs exposed to the aviation sector have remained under pressure, signaling the other factors at play that weighed heavily on the stocks. If oil prices remain weak, it can boost airline earnings, making aviation ETFs an interesting play for investors looking to capitalize on these trends.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$312.5K</td>
<td>16.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td>383</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>408</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>679</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPWK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$465.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>716</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AGX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 228 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 185 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8603 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 679 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $312.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 16707 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1249 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 66 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.4K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 383 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1373 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 569 contract(s) at a $81.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.1K, with a price of $166.0 per contract. There were 84 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1038 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 750 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 4410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 408 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 679 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 315 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 210 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 5821 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPWK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 41 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1885 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $465.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AGX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.4K, with a price of $2220.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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LONG BEACH, Calif., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JetZero is partnering with Delta Air Lines on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft that looks and feels like nothing flying today's commercial skies. JetZero's vastly more fuel efficient blended-wing-body (BWB) design is at the center of the collaboration and is one facet of Delta's ongoing journey to advance industry innovation, drive down cost through increased fuel-savings, elevate the customer experience and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Delta to provide JetZero best-in-class operational expertise through its Sustainable Skies Lab
On the heels of the airline celebrating 100 years of flight, the partnership underscores Delta's commitment to shape what the future of flight looks like for centuries to come. Delta's formal partnership with JetZero comes after the start-up received a grant from the U.S. Air Force in 2023 to help facilitate building a full-scale demonstrator for first flight in 2027. Delta will play a crucial role in the development by providing the operational expertise to help make this technology viable.

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Starting March 4, Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) is introducing Shake Shack Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://news.delta.com/prepare-takeoff-delta-and-shake-shack-expand-onboard-partnership" rel="noreferrer noopener">burgers in First Class on select routes</a>, including those departing from Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, and Seattle.
This marks the expansion of the popular partnership, which was first launched in Boston in 2024. The Shake Shack Cheeseburger, chips, and a brownie will be available to First Class passengers on flights over 900 miles.
First Class passengers can choose the Shake Shack Cheeseburger as their meal for lunch or dinner prior to their flight.
They have the option to select or modify their entrée up to 24 hours before departure through the Fly Delta app or via a link provided in their email, available starting seven days ahead of their flight.
In honor of the new Shake Shack offering, Delta, Shake Shack, and Uber Eats have teamed up for a special promotion.
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SkyMiles members who join the Delta x Uber waitlist by March 6 will receive a ‘buy one, get one free' ShackBurger deal on Uber Eats, available until March 14.
Alongside the Shake Shack menu, Delta is introducing the Biscoff Sandwich cookie and special meals tailored to dietary preferences.
The airline is also expanding its seasonal wine selection and adding zero-proof beverages like hibiscus ginger beer and Italian spritz on select flights.
"This is part of our work to partner with brands our customers already know and love while continuing to raise the bar for the in-flight experience – whether that's making your favorite cheeseburger available at 35,000 feet, or ensuring you have a variety of fresh meals to choose from that fuel you on your adventure," said Managing Director of Onboard Service, Stephanie Laster.
Price Action: DAL shares are trading lower by 4.31% at $55.93 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Starting March 4, mouthwatering burgers will be available in First Class on flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the partnership expands to additional locations.&nbsp;
To celebrate the Shake Shack partnership, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://news.delta.com/delta-unveils-ai-powered-travel-journey-new-multi-modal-transportation-options">Uber joining the SkyMiles program</a> this spring, Delta, Shake Shack and Uber Eats are teaming up for a burger drop with a ‘buy one ShackBurger and get one free' offer on Uber Eats. SkyMiles Members who already joined&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uber.com/us/en/u/delta/?nocache=true&amp;referrer=singular_click_id%3De2c6e079-a47c-409f-8d0a-4fc9663eb751">the Delta x Uber waitlist</a>, or sign up by March 6, will have the offer added to their Uber Eats account in the next few days. Waitlisters will have until March 14 to enjoy a second ShackBurger free with their Shake Shack burger order. So, take advantage of this BOGO offer, share a burger with your travel bestie, and enjoy!&#x2A;&nbsp;

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Affluent Americans are fueling an unprecedented portion of economic growth, creating potential vulnerability if their spending habits change.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">High-income households</a> now generate nearly half of all consumer purchases—a shift from three decades ago when the same high-income consumers accounted for roughly a third of spending.
&#8220;The finances of the well-to-do have never been better, their spending never stronger and the economy never more dependent on that group,&#8221; Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody&#8217;s Analytics, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/us-economy-strength-rich-spending-2c34a571?mod=hp_lead_pos7">told The Wall Street Journal</a>.
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The top 10% of earners, those making about $250,000 annually or more, now account for 49.7% of all spending, according to a The Journal. The dependency has reached record levels in data going back to 1989.
While wealthy shoppers increased their purchasing by 12% between September 2023 and September 2024, according to the report, while middle and working-class spending actually declined during the same period.
The spending divide becomes clear when examining four-year trends. Upper-income households boosted expenditures by 58% since 2020, while everyone else managed just 25% growth—at the same time, prices have increased about 21%.
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The disparity is largely the result of pre-COVID and post-COVID asset appreciation benefiting property and stockholders The Journal's figures show top earners&#8217; collective net worth swelling by $35 trillion since late 2019.
The wealth effect transforms spending habits. &#8220;A rising net worth certainly gives you confidence to do more things,&#8221; Tom Shoaf, a New Mexico test pilot earning about $500,000 annually with his wife, told The Journal.
Bank of America&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) transaction data confirms spending by their wealthiest customers growing faster than lower-earning clients.
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&#8220;They&#8217;re going to Paris and loading up their suitcases with luxury bags and shoes and clothes,&#8221; David Tinsley, senior economist for the Bank of America Institute, told the Journal.
Luxury travel particularly benefits. Premium airfare sales at Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) rose 8% while standard tickets gained only 2%.
Meanwhile, retailers serving budget-conscious shoppers struggle. &#8220;It&#8217;s an extreme bifurcation,&#8221; JPMorgan Chase analyst Matthew Boss said. &#8220;They&#8217;re all battling for fewer dollars.&#8221;
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Several recent incidents involving airplanes have left travelers in America more uneasy about taking their next trip to the sky, with the country's deadliest air disaster since 2001 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">happening last month.</a>
A new Benzinga poll reveals what percent of consumers might be looking to skip planes all together in 2025.
What Happened: Plane safety has become<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43402439/trump-musk-blame-dei-for-plane-crash-authorities-look-at-staffing-congestion-for-answers-search-continues-after-41-bodies-found"> an increasing hot topic </a>after several recent plane mishaps and recent layoffs at airports and federal aviation agencies.
In January, an American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) owned regional jet collided with a U.S. army helicopter. The incident led to the death of 64 people on board the plane, the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001.
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk were quick to blame DEI and other factors outside of the recent layoffs and staff shortages for federal aviation agencies.
The incident was followed by the crash of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43836720/two-dead-after-planes-collide-near-arizonas-marana-regional-airport">two regional planes</a> colliding in Arizona, killing two people and the flipping of a Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) jet on the Toronto runway at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43771116/delta-air-lines-jet-overturns-at-toronto-pearson-airport-amid-snowstorm-18-injured-3-critical">a Canadian airport</a>, injuring 18 people.
Benzinga recently asked readers to see if these incidents had changed their thoughts on travel by airplane.
"Has recent news about plane safety affected your willingness to fly in 2025?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>No change in my travel plans: 60%</li>
<li>I'm avoiding air travel completely: 17%</li>
<li>I'll fly less frequently: 16%</li>
<li>I'll fly more than before: 7%</li>
</ul>
The majority of readers said they won't change their travel plans on account of the airplane mishaps, which could be related to the long history of safety from planes or from necessity to use airplanes to shorten travel distance.
The second and third place answers show there could be some concern about airplane safety with 17% saying they're avoiding air travel completely and 16% saying they plan to fly less frequently this year.
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Why It's Important: Former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leader Michael Whitaker resigned from his position on Jan. 20, a move that came months after Trump-ally Elon Musk demanded he quit his position.
That same day, Trump ordered a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees. The order drew criticism from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who said it affected aviation safety: &#8220;One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe.&#8221;
The order, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according </a>to the White House website, does not include &#8220;military personnel of the armed forces or to positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.&#8221;
Trump has suggested in the days following the accident that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies &#8220;could have been&#8221; a cause of the plane crash. &nbsp;
Billionaire Elon Musk also seemingly supports this theory. The X owner <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1885089037112791069" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>multiple posts from people suggesting DEI as a reason why the aircraft collided. The Tesla CEO also shared a New York Post article about the FAA pushing for diversity in hiring.
The suggestions from Trump and Musk led to reporters asking if it was still safe to fly.
Reporters asked White House Press Secretary&nbsp;Karoline Leavitt&nbsp;about Trump&#8217;s remarks during a press briefing Friday.
&#8220;Given DEI hires, it&#8217;s not safe to fly commercially, is it?&#8221; Fox News White House correspondent&nbsp;Peter Doocy&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1885391686924157358" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">asked</a>.
The poll above shows that a portion of people are scared to fly in 2025 due to plane mishaps and safety concerns.
Leavitt said it is still safe, a comment that could contradict what Trump said the day before.
Price Action: The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which holds a basket of airline stocks, is down 2.7% year-to-date in 2025. The ETF is up 21% over the last year.
American Airlines stock is down 14.4% year-to-date in 2025 and down 6.3% over the last year.
Delta Air Lines stock is up 1.4% year-to-date in2025 and up 42.7% over the last year.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Feb. 19, 2025 through Feb. 21, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 92 adults.
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Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller's newest 13F filings are out.
He's going hard on airline stocks when everyone else is fearful.
Here's why you should pay attention:
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Druckenmiller's new 13F filings indicate he's buying:
<ul>
<li>Delta Air</li>
<li>United Airlines</li>
<li>American Airlines</li>
</ul>
This has taken many investors by surprise.
Airline narratives have been bearish for years.
<ul>
<li>Covid</li>
<li>Boeing scandals</li>
<li>The recent Toronto plane crash</li>
</ul>
So why is Stanley investing in airline stocks?
From an investing standpoint, Druckenmiller appears to be bullish on Trump.
He claims we're "going from the most anti-business administration to the opposite.&#8221;
When Covid hit, airline stocks across the board took a dive.
Only recently, just before Trump's election victory, have they started to recover.
With Trump's victory, they started climbing even higher.
They're finally surpassing pre-pandemic level highs.
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Despite an airline comeback, they're still lagging behind the S&amp;P.
Stanley likely sees this as an opportunity.
Room for growth means room for profit.
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U.S. airline stocks aside, the global aviation sector is expanding.
It's expected to continue expanding thanks to:
<ul>
<li>Rising population levels</li>
<li>Higher-income per capita</li>
<li>Post-pandemic travel hype</li>
</ul>
Both micro and macroeconomic projects look great for aviation.
Stanley Druckenmiller's investing decisions have some of the highest annualized returns of all time.
Given his viewpoint + the macro outlook for airline stocks, I understand why he's bullish on airline stocks.
Not investment advice, do your own research.
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Delta Air Lines, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) has put forth a &#8220;no strings attached&#8221; offer of $30,000 to each passenger of a flight that crash-landed in Toronto. Legal advisors weigh in if passengers should accept this proposal.
What Happened: Delta Air Lines has proposed a $30,000 payment to each of the 76 passengers and 4 crew members aboard Flight 4819, from Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43771116/delta-air-lines-jet-overturns-at-toronto-pearson-airport-amid-snowstorm-18-injured-3-critical">crash-landed in Toronto </a>last week. All passengers survived the crash, but 21 suffered physical injuries. According to Delta, all the passengers have been released from the hospital.
Delta emphasized that it doesn&#8217;t infringe on the passengers&#8217; rights and comes with no conditions. Lawyers have termed this as an &#8220;advance payment,&#8221; which doesn&#8217;t bar passengers from seeking legal action in the future. The payment doesn&#8217;t constitute an admission of liability by the airline.
As per&nbsp;the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions,&nbsp;in the event of death or injury on international flights, the airline is liable to pay compensation to the passengers. 
Robert Hedrick, an attorney at Aviation Law Group PS, urged passengers to accept the offer, clarifying that it &#8220;should not be a full and final settlement and release the airlines from any claims&#8221;, reported <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/delta-crash-passengers-should-take-the-30-000-payment-their-lawyers-say-heres-why-a49e77c2">MarketWatch.</a> Meanwhile, Vincent Genova, head of Rochon Genova's Aviation Litigation Group told MarketWatch "There's no reason why they should not take it as long as they are not signing away their rights, which they are not being asked to do."
On the flipside, John Carpenter, personal injury attorney and cofounder of Carpenter &amp; Zuckerman law firm told <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/21/delta-plane-crash-toronto-30000-payment-no-strings-attached-legal-experts/">Fortune </a>that the payment process is unlikely to be as straightforward as sending a check, and passengers should carefully review the fine print of any agreement they sign.
Aviation attorney Timothy A. Loranger of &nbsp;Wisner Baum law firm told Fortune, "For those with significant injuries, $30,000 may be grossly inadequate and far from full compensation."&nbsp;
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While Delta&#8217;s gesture to offer &#8216;no strings attached&#8217; compensation is largely being seen as a positive and strategic move to prioritize goodwill and avoid getting embroiled in litigation, legal experts advise passengers to exercise caution. 
Meanwhile, Kare11, a Minneapolis-based news channel, contacted a few survivors of the crash who confirmed that Delta&#8217;s offer is accompanied by a lengthy &#8220;Terms and Conditions&#8221; section and they are consulting legal experts. 
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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

Shares of airline stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US economic concerns following weak consumer data. Additionally, recent air traffic incidents and FAA uncertainty may be weighing on the sector.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.3K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$147.0K</td>
<td>253</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>365</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$196.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$100.9K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>698</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>493</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>595</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.3K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 10939 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 211 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.0K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 253 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1026 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 666 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1928 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 365 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 370 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.2K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 3246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 85 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 56 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.9K, with a price of $2105.0 per contract. There were 252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $1495.0 per contract. There were 698 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 122 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 176 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 493 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $3920.0 per contract. There were 595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Two small planes collided midair near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona on Wednesday, killing two people, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
A Cessna 172S landed safely, while a Lancair 360 MK II crashed and caught fire, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/us/plane-crash-arizona-airport.html">reported</a> The New York Times. The airport, an uncontrolled field without a control tower, relies on pilots to coordinate.
Marana Airport, an uncontrolled field without a tower, had Federal Aviation Administration-backed plans for one, but funding cuts delayed completion to 2029. 
The crash follows a series of aviation disasters, including an American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) jet collision with a U.S. Army helicopter and a Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) jet flipping on a Toronto runway. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the collision.
President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration recently dismissed hundreds of FAA employees, including those responsible for radar and navigation systems, raising concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43771492/chuck-schumer-blasts-trump-faa-layoffs-after-delta-plane-overturns-on-landing-in-toronto-president-fired-safety-specialists">aviation safety and national security</a>.
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Billy Nolen, former acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, reportedly emphasized the urgent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43771492/chuck-schumer-blasts-trump-faa-layoffs-after-delta-plane-overturns-on-landing-in-toronto-president-fired-safety-specialists" rel="noreferrer noopener">need for air traffic control system upgrades.</a>
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:47 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$70.00	Jul 18, 2025	130	2328	2300	771	302	TRADE	BEARISH
01:57 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$70.00	Apr 17, 2025	38	2077	2938	19	10958	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:58 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$65.00	Apr 17, 2025	38	2	1501	0	8782	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:57 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$60.00	Apr 17, 2025	38	2865	2363	142	2011	SWEEP	BULLISH