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Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong

First reported 9 Oct, 15:07 UTCUpdated 1d ago4 sources

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Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.

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Delta CEO says demand is still strong despite company slashing 2026 profit forecast

Delta Air Lines' stock stayed flat on Friday despite news that it will slash its 2026 profit outlook. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.

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Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong

Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.

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  1. CNBCCenterUSHigh factuality
    Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong (opens CNBC in a new tab)

    Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.

  2. Business InsiderLean LeftUSMostly factual
    Delta CEO says there's no Elon Musk feud: 'I drive a Tesla' (opens Business Insider in a new tab)

    Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta airlines, denied reports that he doesn't like SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

  3. Al JazeeraLean LeftQAMostly factual
    Rising fuel costs slashed Delta’s profit outlook despite strong demand (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)

    Rising fuel prices push Delta's annual fuel expenses up by $6bn, affecting its profit outlook for 2026.

  4. CBS NewsLean LeftUSHigh factuality
    Delta CEO says demand is still strong despite company slashing 2026 profit forecast (opens CBS News in a new tab)

    Delta Air Lines' stock stayed flat on Friday despite news that it will slash its 2026 profit outlook. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.

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