Delta Air Lines reports strong profits for March quarter

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March 2016 quarter, including adjusted pre-tax income of $1.56 billion, a $966 million increase over March 2015 quarter. Adjusted net income was $1 billion or $1.32 per diluted share. “With these results, the Delta people have proven again that they are the very best in the industry,” said Ed Bastian, Delta's incoming chief executive officer.