LAN Airlines reports net income of US$4.2 million for the second quarter 2009

LAN reported net income of US$4.2 million for the second quarter 2009. This represents a 93.0% decrease compared to net income of US$60.5 million in the second quarter 2008. These results were impacted by a US$52.6 million fuel hedging loss recognized during the quarter, while results for the second quarter of 2008 included a fuel hedge gain of US$29.2 million.