Delta Air Lines (DAL.US) Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said that, affected by rising oil prices amid the conflict involving Iran, the companys fuel expenses for the current quarter are expected to increase by approximately USD2.5 billion. The company is studying measures to pass the higher costs on to passengers.He noted that fuel prices have doubled over the past month. Airlines need to respond through fare increases and other measures, but such adjustments are difficult to fully reflect immediately. At the same time, the company is considering suspending certain unprofitable routes and reviewing its capital expenditure plans, including delaying some investments. (me/s)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)Related NewsContinuing Jobless Claims for Apr/04 in United States is 1,818K, higher than the previous value of 1,787K. The forecast was 1810K.
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