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Story summary
- Delta Air Lines projects a 20% profit increase for 2026 after reporting strong demand for premium flights.
- The airline posted a $5 billion profit on more than $63 billion in revenue last year.
- Delta ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, shifting away from an Airbus-heavy fleet to boost long-haul efficiency.
- CEO Ed Bastian cites record bookings and 5% revenue growth expected in early 2026, despite tariffs and a government shutdown.
