Higher Airfares Are Here to Stay, but Don’t Expect Airline Profits to Rise

Jet fuel costs are hitting new highs, eating into the gains from higher airfares. Delta is expected to be among the few U.S. airlines to see a profit this year.

Published on RocksNews: 8 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC
Language: English

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Jet fuel costs are hitting new highs, eating into the gains from higher airfares. Delta is expected to be among the few U.S. airlines to see a profit this year.