Delta says government shutdown cost it $200 million, but forecasts strong travel demand into 2026

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines reported a loss of approximately $200 million in pretax profit due to the recent government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history [1] - The impact on earnings is estimated to be around 25 cents per share for the current quarter, with adjusted fourth-quarter earnings previously forecasted between $1.60 to $1.90 per share [2] - Despite the earnings setback, Delta noted that travel demand remains strong, with healthy bookings anticipated as they move into 2026 [2]