14-Sep-2012 3:16 PM
JetBlue Airways pax up 15%, load factor down in Aug-2012; PRASM down 3%
JetBlue Airways passenger numbers up 15% - traffic highlights for Aug-2012:
- Passenger numbers: 2.8 million, +15.3% year-on-year;
- Load factor: 87.6%, +0.3 ppt;
- Average stage length: 1097 miles, -1.7%. [more - original PR]
JetBlue: "JetBlue's preliminary passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) for the month of August increased three percent year over year. For the month of September, PRASM is expected to decrease between three and four percent year over year." Source: Company statement, 13-Sep-2012.