While many airlines face a host of financial challenges heading into 2026, the third-largest U.S. airline is doing better than most.
In its last earnings call in October 2025, Delta beat analysts’ expectations with $15.2 billion in revenue and $1.71 in adjusted earnings per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $1.53.
The next earnings report is scheduled for Jan. 13, with earnings per share expected to be between $1.60 and $1.90 for the final quarter of the year, although the airline also expects a $200 million drop in profits due to the 43-day government shutdown in October and November.
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will no longer fly to the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) in upstate New York along the Pennsylvania border as part of an effort to cut its non-profit route network.
BGM, located just two hours from the larger Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), has undergone a $54 million renovation over the past two years, but it has struggled to retain airlines willing to operate flights.
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Delta Air Lines is the only airline serving the area after low-cost carrier Avelo exited the Binghamton market in 2024 due to a lack of profitability. The airline’s last daily flight from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) will operate on February 14. For now, BGA will exclusively provide general aviation services such as flight training, air ambulance and agricultural flights, with the airport authority still in talks to bring in other commercial airlines.
Binghamton is a city in upstate New York, most importantly associated with its university.Shutterstock
“Air service decisions involve many factors that are beyond the control of local airports and communities,” Greater Bay Area Aviation Commissioner Mark Heefner said in a statement. “We are in active discussions with Delta and working closely with our state, local and federal partners to re-establish passenger service as quickly as possible. We also continue to hold meetings with multiple airlines to explore expanding BGM Opportunities for air service. Our focus remains on providing reliable, convenient air travel options to the people and businesses of the greater Binghamton area.”
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