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Delta Air Lines announces big earnings report despite record-high fuel prices
By Michael Doudna at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Atlanta -based Delta Air Lines announces its second quarter earnings surpassed its goals.According to the company’s earnings report, Delta’s net income was $1.6 billion.But despite the billions coming in, profits are down compared to last year.Revenue grew 14% in the June quarter, at the high end ...
Key takeaway Channel 2’s Michael Doudna said Delta says so much of this comes down to fuel costs.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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