The carrier reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.56 on revenue of $19.8 billion. Analysts were expecting EPS of $1.49 on revenue of $17.5 billion in the second quarter.

The Atlanta-based airline has consistently touted its success, something it attributes to its customer service model. Delta, a 101-year-old company, is known for its premium offerings and reliability, two factors it hopes will carry it through the global economic rut.

Airlines Have Raised Fares to Offset Rising Fuel Costs Stemming from the Iran War

Delta Air Lines sought to reassure investors on Friday that fare gains pushed through during this year's fuel shock can hold even

Delta's Q2 earnings report showed strong demand, and the airline exceeded revenue expectations despite fuel cost challenges.

Record jet fuel costs — including a 5 cents-a-gallon boost due to a leak and fire at Delta Air Lines’ Monroe Energy plant in Trainer, Delaware County — have been passed along on to airline customers,

A ConocoPhillips oil refinery purchased by Delta Air Lines is seen May 1, 2012, in Trainer, Pennsylvania. (Jessica Kourkounis/) Investors finally got to see the fuel bill for Delta Air Lines' (DAL) second quarter as the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring: The company disclosed Friday morning that it spent more than $4 billion on fuel in the second quarter.

Delta Air Lines believes industry fare hikes are likely to hold, while warning that durable growth should look different, for carriers navigating a changed industry landscape. “Even with the improvements we’ve seen in pricing for the industry,

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the airline's latest earnings report, jet fuel costs, the future of airfares, and more.

Following on the heels of the changes United Airlines made to Polaris business class earlier this year, Delta Air Lines is introducing its own Basic Business class. The new airfar