Delta Sees Higher Airfares Sticking, Keeping 2026 Profit Goal Alive

Carrier becomes first U.S. airline to post second-quarter results

Delta Air Lines expects higher airfares to persist for the rest of the year, keeping the carrier's 2026 profit target within reach, its chief executive said as the company became the first U.S. airline to report second-quarter earnings, according to CNBC.

The forecast offers an early signal for the broader airline industry heading into the back half of the year, as other major U.S. carriers prepare to report their own quarterly results in the coming weeks.

— Compiled from reporting by CNBC.