Delta launches ‘basic business’ without lounge access, seat selection

The post Delta Air Lines Proves Travel Itch Trumps High Fuel Prices appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Soccer fans watch Spain celebrate over over Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on June 21st at Atlanta Stadium. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The airline industry earnings season got off to a good start Friday as Delta reported strong second quarter results, beat Wall Street estimates and forecast a profitable full year, all despite absorbing an estimated $4 billion in increased 2026 fuel costs. “We’re seeing strong demand for our product,” Delta CFO Erik Snell told reporters on a media call on Thursday. He cited “Demand for all of our segments across the board, not only our premium product.” As the industry continues to reflect broader economic trends, Snell said “Demand across the board for not only Delta but for the travel experience is so great. People are disproportionately placing their discretionary income in experiences and tr

The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Q2 2026 earnings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Delta Air Lines‘ profit goal is in reach this year as the carrier passes along higher fuel costs to customers, pricing power CEO Ed Bastian expects to last even as oil prices drop from multiyear highs. “I think it’s sustainable,” Bastian told CNBC in an interview. He said fares will likely stay strong thanks to robust demand, more diverse seat options, and a more disciplined airline industry that’s learned from the past and isn’t likely to expand capacity as soon oil falls. Delta on Friday forecast third-quarter per-share earnings of between $2.00 and $2.50, compared with analysts’ estimates of $2.02 a share for the period. The company also projected revenue would be up in the mid-teens compared with the July-through-September period of 2025. For the full-year, the carrier reaffirmed its January per-share earnings forecast of between $6.50 and $7.50. Here’s what Delta reported for the second quarter co

The post Delta Air Lines Stock Analysis: Bullish Bias Ahead of Q2 Earnings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Delta Air Lines Stock closed at $89.00 on July 9, just above its daily pivot point. The daily trend is unambiguously bullish. Yet intraday hesitation ahead of Friday’s Q2 earnings creates a tense setup that traders cannot ignore. DAL — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways DAL closed at $89.00, trading above all three major daily EMAs in a stacked bullish alignment Daily RSI at 57.83 signals constructive momentum with room to run before overbought territory Consensus Q2 estimates point to $18.85 billion in revenue and $1.50 adjusted EPS Hourly and 15-minute timeframes show pre-earnings compression, with the 15m Bollinger Bands narrowing sharply Daily ATR of $2.94 confirms a $3 normal swing range, keeping both bullish and bearish scenarios within reach Daily Timeframe: Delta Air Lines Stock Stays in a Strong Uptrend Delta Air Lines Stock remains