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Reported directly by Delta Air Lines in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:FuelCosts.
The source filing: Delta Air Lines’s 10-Q, filed July 10, 2026.
- Filed
- Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0000027904-26-000031
| (in millions, except per share data) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating revenue | 19,757 | 16,648 | 35,611 | 30,688 |
| Operating Expense: | ||||
| Salaries and related costs | 4,762 | 4,402 | 9,302 | 8,485 |
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | 4,109 | 2,458 | 6,851 | 4,869 |
| Refinery expense | 2,091 | 1,141 | 3,745 | 2,203 |
| Contracted services | 1,263 | 1,155 | 2,452 | 2,276 |
| Landing fees and other rents | 978 | 878 | 1,891 | 1,729 |
| Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs | 689 | 591 | 1,397 | 1,237 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Delta Air Lines's aircraft fuel?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported aircraft fuel of $4.11B in Q2 2026.
- How has Delta Air Lines's aircraft fuel changed year-over-year?
- Delta Air Lines's aircraft fuel increased by 67.2% year-over-year, from $2.46B to $4.11B.
- What is the long-term trend for Delta Air Lines's aircraft fuel?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Delta Air Lines's aircraft fuel has grown at a 14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.63B to $9.82B.
- What does aircraft fuel mean?
- This metric represents the total expenditure on aviation fuel, including related taxes, hedging impacts, and refinery costs incurred to operate the flight network. It is the most significant variable cost for an airline and is highly sensitive to global crude oil price fluctuations and operational efficiency.
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