Delta Air Lines reported GAAP earnings per share of $1.15 and operating revenue of $20.2 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.72, matching prior-year adjusted results despite a 68% increase in fuel costs. The airline generated $463 million in free cash flow and reduced adjusted net debt by $950 million to $13.4 billion. Management provided full-year 2026 guidance of $5.10 to $5.60 EPS and approximately $2.5 billion in free cash flow, with plans to pay down more than $2 billion of debt. Delta Air Lines operates as a major global airline providing passenger and cargo transportation services.
