Even amid the government shutdown, American skies are looking clear — at least where Delta is concerned. On Thursday, the carrier kicked off airline earnings season with record revenue, healthy profit margins, and a stock jump to match. Shares rose over 6% ahead of the market open after Delta posted adjusted earnings of $1.71 a share on $15.2 billion in revenue, both up from a year ago, and signaled it will deliver a smooth landing for 2025 . The strong numbers arrive as the federal shutdown enters its n ...