In January 2026, Delta Air Lines reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings, issued 2026 guidance calling for mid-teens earnings per share, and unveiled a long-term deal to buy up to sixty Boeing 787-10 jets from 2031 to boost fuel efficiency and long-haul capabilities.

Forecasters have said the upcoming winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Deliveries of the 787 are slated to begin in 2031. With the new Boeing commitments, Delta has 232 narrowbody and 54 widebody aircraft on order for delivery in coming years. Besides the 30 firm 787-10 deliveries, Delta has options for 30 more. The aircraft has 25% better fuel efficiency per seat than the aircraft they will replace, Delta said.

The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced plans to add the U.S. planemaker's 787 Dreamliner to its fleet for the first time. Specifically, Delta said it would buy 30 of Boeing's largest Dreamliner variant — the 787-10 — with purchase options for an additional 30 more.

Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.

ATLANTA — Delta on Wednesday said it is monitoring the situation as a potentially major winter storm this weekend could have serious travel impacts. The Atlanta-based airliner said it is anticipating possible impacts across the Southeast, including its hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is one of the best large cap value stocks to buy in 2026. On January 14, Seaport Research lowered its price target on Delta Air Lines to $88 from $89, while maintaining a Buy rating due to the current macro volatility in the market.

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In its earnings press release, United said, “Strong revenue momentum has continued into 2026. The week ending January 4th was the highest flown revenue week in United history, and the week ending January 11th was the highest ticketing week and the highest week for business sales in United history.”

As weather forecasts predict potential winter weather to hit the Southeast in the next several days, Delta Air Lines is offering customers with existing bookings no fees for changing their travel plans.