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Delta and American Airlines Boost Revenue Forecasts Amid Strong Demand

3/17/2026

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Delta Air Lines and American Airlines raised their first-quarter revenue forecasts amid strong travel demand and higher jet fuel costs.
American Airlines expects revenue growth exceeding 10%.
Delta Air Lines now expects high-single-digit revenue growth, lifting its forecast from 5% to 7%.
Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said demand has absorbed the $400 million fuel-cost increase.
Shares for both airlines rose over 4% following the announcements.

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Delta Air Lines and American Airlines raised their first-quarter revenue forecasts amid strong travel demand and higher jet fuel costs.
American Airlines expects revenue growth exceeding 10%.
Delta Air Lines now expects high-single-digit revenue growth, lifting its forecast from 5% to 7%.
Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said demand has absorbed the $400 million fuel-cost increase.
Shares for both airlines rose over 4% following the announcements.