Delta Cuts Profit Outlook as Soaring Fuel Costs Take Off
Delta Air Lines is lowering its profit forecast for 2026 because jet fuel prices have risen significantly. The airline had expected to benefit from strong travel demand, but the increase in fuel costs is offsetting those gains. The company now expects lower profits than previously predicted.
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