Revenue increased 2% (3% excluding foreign exchange) for the third quarter, primarily driven by an increase in hotel and car rental revenues, partially offset by a reduction in air revenues.

Worldwide air revenue decreased 8% for the third quarter, primarily due to a 28% decrease in revenue per air ticket, partially offset by a 27% increase in ticket volumes.

Alcoa Inc. (AA) said Monday it turned a first-quarter profit on stronger sales at higher prices that were offset by a weaker dollar and higher costs for energy and raw materials.