For the most recent quarter, analysts expect Delta to report earnings of $2.03 per share on revenue of $16.18 billion for the upcoming quarter. This reflects a decrease compared to the same quarter last year when the company reported earnings of $2.36 per share on revenue of $16.66 billion.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a battery fire onboard a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 flying from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale prompted an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida,

Facteau said Delta flight 1334 had 185 passengers and six crew members on board. The crew diverted to Fort Myers' RSW airport because of residual smoke from the extinguished personal device and declared an emergency out of an abundance of caution, Facteau said.