Delta Air Lines said the recent government shutdown would reduce its pre-tax profit for the December quarter by as much as $200 million, which is equivalent to reducing earnings per share by about $0.25. Despite temporary weakness in November, demand remained healthy during the December season. After experiencing a slowdown caused by the government shutdown, the growth in travel bookings has returned to the level initially anticipated.

Delta Air Lines said the recent government shutdown would reduce its pre-tax profit for the December quarter by as much as $200 million, which is equivalent to reducing earnings per share by about $0.25. Despite temporary weakness in November, demand remained healthy during the December season. After experiencing a slowdown caused by the government shutdown, the growth in travel bookings has returned to the level initially anticipated.