Delta Cuts Flights to U.K. After Brexit Vote

Atlanta, GA — Delta Air Lines is reducing the number of its flights to the United Kingdom by 6 percent this winter in the wake of the tumultuous Brexit vote.

The company made the announcement on Thursday while it was reporting its second quarter income.

Delta is concerned about foreign currency fluctuations, particularly the drop in value of the British pound, as well as the economic uncertainty from the U.K.'s decision to withdraw from the European Union.

“While the revenue environment remains challenging, with persistent headwinds from close-in domestic yields and geopolitical uncertainty, we remain focused on achieving our goal of positive unit revenues by year end,” said Delta President Glen Hauenstein.

Overall, Delta announced a 2 percent drop in revenue, but profits were ahead of expectations, mostly because of low fuel prices.

The airline made a similar move last year when it cut flights to Russia and Brazil due to the currency declines in those countries.

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