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Delta Air sees FY profit about $4.5B, fuel costs up $6B

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10:33:40 AM UTC
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By Alison SiderFuel is taking a chunk out of Delta Air Lines' profits. The carrier on Friday sharply lowered its outlook for the year, reflecting a $6 billion increase in fuel costs.But even with fuel prices back on the rise, Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said his airline — the most profitable i…