Proposed alert: Higher costs and low base fares sent Delta’s second-quarter profit down 29%, but the airline still earned $1.31 billion

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Americans are traveling in record numbers this summer, but Delta Air Lines saw second-quarter profit drop 29% due to higher costs and discounting of base-level fares across the industry.

Proposed alert: Higher costs and low base fares sent Delta’s second-quarter profit down 29%, but the airline still earned $1.31 billion{ai:summary}<p>Despite record numbers of Americans traveling this summer, Delta Air Lines experienced a 29% decline in second-quarter profit, attributed to higher costs and discounted base fares. The airline still managed to earn $1.31 billion, showcasing the challenges faced by the industry in balancing revenue and expenses. #economy</p>

Higher costs and low base fares send Delta's profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion

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