Delta Air Lines has raised its full-year forecast and expects to report 2023 adjusted profit in the range of about $5 per share to $6 per share citing strong demand and more expensive fare classes that drive the growth.
In a presentation ahead of its investor day, the airline also raised its estimate for free cash generation this year to $3 billion from $2 billion. Delta reinstated its quarterly dividend earlier this month.
Delta forecast revenue per available seat mile to be up as much as 18% over last year, an increase from a previous forecast of 15% to 17% growth.
Delta this month reinstated its quarterly dividend, which it had suspended in March 2020 during the pandemic
The company raised its free cash flow outlook for 2023 to $3 billion compared to more than $2 billion that it had forecast earlier.