Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for July 2012.

Delta's consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) increased 4.5 percent for the month of July as compared to the prior year.  Unit revenues increased across all entities, with the strongest performance in the Pacific, as the company continued to see benefits from its capacity discipline, corporate revenue gains, and its expansion at New York's LaGuardia airport.

System load factor increased 0.2 points to 87.8 percent on a 3.1 percent reduction in capacity.

The company's adjusted fuel price per gallon was $3.15 for the month. 

Delta's strong operational performance continued during the month.  Delta's completion factor of 99.5 percent was 0.4 points higher than prior year, and its on-time performance was 80.0 percent.

The company's financial and operational performance is detailed below.