Delta Air Lines Stock Falls as Fuel-Cost Surge Clouds 2026 Outlook
Delta Air Lines shares fell about 1% to $59.98 Tuesday as jet-fuel costs surged following Middle East conflict disruptions. Delta said each 1-cent rise in jet fuel adds $40 million to annual expenses, with fuel making up 17% of 2025 operating costs. United and American Airlines stocks also dropped. Delta canceled some New York–Tel Aviv flights through March 23.