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El precio del combustible para aviones se desplomó, pero volar no será más barato. Esta es la explicación del CEO de Delta
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Chris Isidore, CNN
Delta Air Lines declaró este viernes que las tarifas aéreas no bajarán, a pesar de la fuerte caída del precio del combustible.
En su informe de resultados del segundo trimestre, la aerolínea indicó que sus diversas tarifas han aumentado entre un 11 % y un 12 % debido a ...
Key takeaway Los precios del combustible que paga Delta aumentaron un 75 % en comparación con el año anterior durante el trimestre, debido al fuerte alza de los precios del petróleo provocado por la guerra entre Estados Unidos e Israel con Irán.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents planning to fly may not see relief in airfare prices anytime soon, despite the recent drop in jet fuel costs. As Delta Air Lines' CEO Ed Bastian explained, strong travel demand will keep airfare prices high. This is particularly relevant for El Paso, where air travel is a crucial mode of transportation for both business and leisure. With the city's growing economy and increasing connectivity to other major hubs, air travel demand is likely to remain strong, supporting Bastian's assertion that high airfare prices are sustainable. As the local economy continues to grow, it will be important to monitor how airfare prices affect El Paso's business and tourism industries, which rely heavily on air travel. The city's residents and businesses will need to factor in the continued high cost of air travel when planning their trips and budgets.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Chris Isidore, CNN
Delta Air Lines declaró este viernes que las tarifas aéreas no bajarán, a pesar de la fuerte caída del precio del combustible.
En su informe de resultados del segundo trimestre, la aerolínea indicó que sus diversas tarifas han aumentado entre un 11 % y un 12 % debido a ...
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