Singapore Airlines pax numbers up 2% in Aug-2014, 83% load factor

Singapore Airlines reports (15-Sep-2014) the following traffic highlights for Aug-2014:

• Passenger numbers: 1.7 million, +1.9% year-on-year;
• Passenger load factor: 83.1%, +0.7 ppt;
• • East Asia: 80.3%, -0.5 ppt;
  • Americas: 86.4%, -2.5 ppts;
  • Europe: 88.2%, +0.1 ppt;
  • South West Pacific: 85.6%, +7.1 ppts;
  • West Asia and Africa: 69%, -0.1 ppt;
• Capacity (ASKs): -0.5%. [more - original PR]

Singapore Airlines: "Demand was strong for South West Pacific. Passenger carriage for East Asia and West Asia and Africa increased, albeit at a lower pace than capacity growth. PLF for Americas declined due to weaker demand. The operating environment remains challenging. Capacity will be adjusted accordingly to better match market demand and promotional activities shall continue in markets that require additional support," Source: Company statement, 15-Sep-2014.