Delta Reports Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs (news.delta.com)

Delta Air Lines reported September quarter pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion, matching last year's performance, on operating revenue of $17.6 billion (Non-GAAP). The carrier expects full-year pre-tax profit of roughly $4.5 billion, absorbing a $6 billion increase in fuel costs, and projects mid-teens margins and returns long-term.