Delta Air Lines reports a $467 million quarterly profit

Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) today reported financial results for the June 2010 quarter. Key points include:

Delta’s net income for the June 2010 quarter was $549 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, excluding special items. This is a $748 million improvement year over year.

Delta’s net income was $467 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the June 2010 quarter.

Results include $90 million in profit sharing expense, in recognition of Delta employees’ achievements toward meeting the company’s financial targets.

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck. Delta’s Boeing 757-232 N610DL (msn 22817) arrives at Baltimore/Washington in the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness special color scheme.