‘The Fundamentals of the U.S. Economy Are Solid’: Delta Restores Full-Year Guidance
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Delta is now more optimistic as the industry gains a better sense on how consumers are responding to economic uncertainty.
Delta said Thursday it is restoring its 2025 guidance as the industry gains a better sense of how consumers are responding to broader trends in the economy. Its new profit forecast for the year is lower than it was in January — but higher than was feared.
Glen Hauenstein, the carrier’s president, said in an earnings release that demand had largely stabilized to levels that are flat compared to last year. Delta reported revenues of $15.5 billion for the second quarter, up 1% compared to the same time last year.
In April, Delta had pulled its full-year outlook in response to growing economic uncertainty that was largely in response to the Trump administration’s tariff policy. At the time, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the company had noticed a dip in consumer confidence and busines
