Delta Air Lines pax numbers up 2% in Apr-2012, load factor up. RASM up 11%

Delta Air Lines reports (02-May-2012) the following traffic highlights in Apr-2012:

• Passenger numbers: 13.7 million, +2.0% year-on-year;
• Revenue passenger miles: +1.1%;
  • Domestic: +1.6%;
  • International: +0.3%;
  • Latin America: -1.1%;
  • Europe: -6.1%;
  • Asia Pacific: +16.2%;
• Passenger load factor: 82.8%, +2.0 ppts;
  • Domestic: 85.4%, +2.3 ppts;
  • International: 79%, +1.6 ppts;
  • Latin America: 78.4%, +3.2 ppts;
  • Europe: 81.5%, +0.6 ppt;
  • Asia Pacific: 74.9%, +3.1 ppts. [more - original PR]

Delta: "Delta's consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) increased 11 percent for the month of April as compared to the prior year. During the month, Delta saw strong unit revenue improvement across all entities, driven by capacity discipline, corporate booking strength, and benefits from investments in products and services," Source: Company statement, 02-May-2012.