ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Although the country’s longest shutdown on record ended in November, its effects linger — including for the Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines.

In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said it lost about $200 million in profits due to the shutdown. That comes down to 25 cents per share.

However, the company also noted that demand has been strong in December and “trends are strong” for early 2026.

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