8-Jun-2010 2:48 PM
GOL passenger traffic up 14.5%, yield above expectations in May-2010
GOL passenger traffic up 14.5% - system traffic highlights in May-2010:
- Passenger traffic (RPKs): +14.5% year-on-year;
- Domestic: +14.9%;
- International: +11.5%;
- Load factor: 58.4%, +0.5 ppt;
- Domestic: 58.8%, -0.8 ppt;
- International: 55.3%, +8.2 ppts;
- Yield: USD 11.43 cents*, n/a. [more]
*Based on the conversion rate at USD1 = BRL1.88
GOL: "Since most trips in May are business-related and load factors are lower than in the rest of the year, yields maintained their upward trajectory, averaging BRL 21.50 cents, despite the seasonally weaker period. As a result, current yield levels are slightly above the Company's guidance, reflecting the dynamic fare management," Company statement. Source: GOL, 07-Jun-2010.