On October 27, 2025, Delta Air Lines CEO stated that the ongoing US government shutdown is having only a 'small' or 'minimal' impact on the company, suggesting limited operational disruption[3][4]. Separately, Delta announced the launch of a new nonstop flight from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expanding its international network[6]. Delta shares closed at $60.95 (+3.71%) on October 24, 2025, and are trading at $61.60 (+1.07%) in pre-market, with no major company-specific news directly cited as the catalyst. The stock appears to be moving in line with broader market optimism and recent strong earnings momentum.