United Continental Holdings passenger numbers down 1.5% in May-2011

United Continental Holdings reports (07-Jun-2011) the following traffic highlights in May-2011:

• Passenger numbers: 12.3 million, -1.5% year-on-year;
• Passenger traffic (RPMs): -0.3%;
  • North America: -1.7%;
  • International: +1.0%;
  • Atlantic: +1.4%;
  • Pacific: -1.6%;
  • Latin America: +5.5%;
• Passenger load factor: 83.7%, +0.2 ppt;
  • North America: 86.8%, +1.3 ppts;
  • International: 81.8%, -0.7 ppt;
  • Atlantic: 83%, -1.5 ppts;
  • Pacific: 82.7%, +0.3 ppt;
  • Latin America: 77%, -0.4 ppt. [more]

United Continental Holdings: "United and Continental's May 2011 combined consolidated and mainline passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) each increased an estimated 14.0 to 15.0% compared to the pro forma results from May 2010," Source: Company statement, 07-Jun-2011.