Delta Air Lines cuts profit forecast due to surging fuel costs
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Delta Air Lines
United States
October 9, 2026
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Delta Air Lines lowered its 2026 profit forecast by nearly 25%. Fuel expenses rose 62% year-on-year to $4.1 billion in the third quarter. The airline cites the ongoing war in Iran as a primary driver of jet fuel price increases.
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