Delta raises revenue guidance as CEO says travel demand has been 'really, really great'

Skip Navigation Markets Business Investing Tech Politics Video Watchlist Investing Club PRO Livestream Menu Key Points Delta raised its revenue guidance for the first quarter on Tuesday ahead of a JPMorgan industry conference. The airline said it's seeing strength across the main cabin, premium, loyalty and more. CEO Ed Bastian said a growth in demand is offsetting the rising cost of fuel. In this article DAL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO 6:36 06:36 Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on state of travel, rising jet fuel costs and TSA staffing shortage Squawk Box Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that the company was maintaining its profit guidance for the first quarter and raising revenue expectations, despite airlines dealing with higher jet fuel prices since the war in Iran started. CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC's Phil LeBeau that Delta had taken a $400 million hit so far for the fourth quarter, but that demand has been "really, really great," w