Delta Air Lines' stock soared 5.02% during intraday trading on Wednesday, following news that Berkshire Hathaway has taken a significant new position in the airline.
The price movement comes after multiple reports revealed that Berkshire Hathaway, under CEO Greg Abel, has taken a new $2.6 billion position in Delta Air Lines during the first quarter. This marks a notable re-engagement by the investment conglomerate with the airline sector, which it has had a complex history with.
Additionally, Delta, as a member of the Airlines for America trade group, is involved in opposing a Trump administration proposal that would require smaller airports to replace Transportation Security Administration officers with private security screeners. The group supports TSA modernization instead, which could impact operational considerations for airlines.