https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-expects-higher-fares-and-strong-demand-through-the-holiday-seasonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-expects-higher-fares-and-strong-demand-through-the-holiday-seasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-expects-higher-fares-and-strong-demand-through-the-holiday-season#u122153Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:26:29 +0000Delta Air Lines expects strong travel demand to persist through the holiday season despite a significant jump in airfares. Passengers continue booking flights even though ticket prices are up 15 percent and jet fuel costs have surged. The company reported an earnings miss and reduced its 2026 forecast because of a multibillion-dollar fuel shock driven by Brent crude trading above 104 dollars. Airline executives maintain that robust consumer willingness to pay higher prices will protect revenue moving forward.Why it mattersAirlines across the industry are facing rising operational costs as jet