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Delta Faces $100 Million Loss as Paris Olympics Deter Tourists

The upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris are leading to a significant drop in travel demand, impacting Delta's revenue projections.

  • Delta Air Lines anticipates a $100 million hit due to reduced travel to Paris this summer.
  • The airline's joint venture with Air France holds a 70% market share in U.S.-France nonstop flights.
  • Air France also reports a revenue loss of approximately $196 million for the same period.
  • High hotel prices and political instability in France contribute to the decline in tourism.
  • Delta expects travel demand to rebound after the Olympics end in mid-August.
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