LAN Airlines posts a first quarter net profit of $88.3 million

LAN Airlines (Santiago) reported net income of $88.3 million (US) for the first quarter 2010, an increase of 35.8% compared to the first quarter 2009, reflecting a strong recovery in both the cargo and passenger businesses.

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman. Boeing 767-316 ER CC-CXK of LAN Airlines (Chile) arrives at New York (JFK).