Airlines Confidential · Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Delta Air Lines reported a profit of $1.6 billion, a decrease from $2.12 billion in the prior year, primarily due to significantly higher jet fuel prices. The company spent a record $4.1 billion on fuel in the second quarter, a 67% increase year-over-year.
“Delta's profit fell significantly to $1.6 billion from $2.12 billion.”
“Delta said it spent $4.1 billion on jet fuel and the three months ended June 30th.”
“And that was the highest quarterly fuel cost in the company's history.”