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Second-quarter financial reports Tuesday showed the recession’s continuing effect on airline revenue. Net income shows less of a trend because it may be affected by one-time charges.
Revenue
April-June, in millions
Net income
April-June, in millions
Continental $4,044 $3,126
Southwest
American
$6,179
$2,869 $2,616
$4,889
United $5,371
$4,018
2008 2009 $321 -$5
$54
-$213
Sources: Bloomberg; company financial statements
$28 -$1,461
-$390 -$2,740
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