Delta Boosts Profit Forecast Amid Rebounding Global Travel

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Delta Lifts Profit Forecast on Global Travel Rebound
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Delta Air Lines Inc.’s profit is soaring as a rebound in international travel promises to keep planes packed through the crucial summer season — and beyond.

The carrier on Thursday said it will make more money this quarter than Wall Street anticipated as it reported better-than-predicted results for the prior three months. Delta also boosted its full-year profit expectations for the second time in three weeks.