India, Oct. 9 -- Delta Air Lines Inc (DALRQ.PK) reported a profit for third quarter that Drops, from the same period last year

The company's bottom line totaled $756 million, or $1.15 per share. This compares with $1.417 billion, or $2.17 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Delta Air Lines Inc reported adjusted earnings of $1.134 billion or $1.72 per share for the period.

The company's revenue for the period rose 21.1% to $20.186 billion from $16.673 billion last year.

Delta Air Lines Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $756 Mln. vs. $1.417 Bln. last year.-EPS: $1.15 vs. $2.17 last year.-Revenue: $20.186 Bln vs. $16.673 Bln last year.

-Guidance:Next quarter EPS guidance: $ 1.15 To $ 1.65Full year EPS guidance: $ 5.10 To $ ...