Delta Air's Loss Widens; Revenue Inches Up 1.7%

"Delta's revenue rose 1.7% to $3.16 billion from $3.1 billion in the year- earlier period."

Delta Loss Widens, New Furloughs Set

"But industry watchers say Delta, whose first-quarter revenue rose slightly to $3.2 billion from $3.1 billion, is better-prepared than most of its rivals to survive the industry's downward spiral."

Delta Reports Severe Financial Crisis

"Delta blamed the war for $125 million, or more than one-quarter, of the first-quarter loss."

Delta surges after beating loss target

"In recent action, shares rose $1.14 to $11.63* with more than 3 million shares changing hands."

* As of 1037 EST.

At any rate, despite the war w/ Iraq, revenue is still up, and load factor remains flat. Are pax buying K+ tckts to get their MQMs?

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[This message has been edited by UnofficialDLHelper (edited 04-17-2003).]