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Porter reports strong August load factor
Sept. 6, 2011, Toronto - Porter Airlines reported an August load factor of 68.7 per cent, 4.8 points higher than the previous year.
September 6, 2011 By Carey Fredericks
Despite the effect of Hurricane Irene, August saw best-ever total monthly passengers at over 210,000, and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) also set a record for the fourth consecutive month.
Figures for the month show 118.8 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and 81.6 million RPMs. ASMs grew 19.2 per cent from 99.7 million and RPMs increased 28.1 per cent from 63.7 million versus last year.
"August is one of the busiest months of the year and we're pleased to see significant year-over-year growth," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "Figures for the full year are also impressive and we're looking to continue this momentum until year end."
Traffic report
August
2011 2010 Change
RPMs
(millions) 81.6 63.7 +28.1%
ASMs
(millions) 118.8 99.7 +19.2%
Load factor 68.7% 63.9% +4.8 pts
Year-to-date
2011 2010 Change
RPMs
(millions) 489.1 369.5 +32.4%
ASMs
(millions) 827.8 702.9 +17.8%
Load factor 59.1% 52.6% +6.5 pts
