Delta Air Lines Expects to Absorb $6 Billion Increase in Fuel Costs, Lowers 2026 Profit Outlook

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    "url": "https://skift.com/2026/10/09/delta-air-lines-expects-to-absorb-six-billion-in-fuel-costs/",
    "title": "Delta Air Lines Expects to Absorb $6 Billion Increase in Fuel Costs, Lowers 2026 Profit Outlook - Skift",
    "assets": "Boeing 787 Dreamliners",
    "excerpt": "Photo Credit: Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize widebody fleet. Delta Air Lines Delta still had a profitable third quarter, even as volatile fuel costs are now forcing it to lower its 2026 forecast. The carrier has already accrued $900 million in profit sharing for 2027. Delta Air Lines is largely forecasting a profit this year, despite lowering its 2026 outlook in response to fuel price increases. Delta is expecting earnings per share in 2026 to range from $5.10 to $5.60, down from its original forecast of $6.50 to $7.50. Delta chief financial officer Erik Snell told reporters that the change in guidance was driven by high jet fuel costs, which sat at an average of $4.50 as of Thursday evening. He added that Delta will incur an additional $6 billion in fuel expenses this year, but has already accrued $90 Subscribe now for complete access to Skift.com’s trusted coverage of the travel industry. Already a subscriber? Login Enter your email for a complimentary article + exclusive offers. Already a subscriber? Login Tags: delta air lines , earnings , jet stream",
    "summary": "Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize its widebody fleet.",
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    "article_sentence": "Photo Credit: Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize widebody fleet.",
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