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Delta expects higher airfare to last, bringing 2026 profit goal in reach, CEO says
Friday, July 10, 2026
Delta Air Lines reported second-quarter 2026 results, becoming the first major U.S. carrier to do so. The airline's CEO stated the company expects elevated airfare levels to persist into the remainder of 2026. Delta set a profit target for 2026 that the airline said the sustained higher fares would help it reach.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/delta-air-lines-dal-q2-2026-earnings.html