Jetstar boosts Qantas Group traffic in Mar-2011; weaker load factors for Qantas and Virgin

Qantas Group and Virgin Blue Holdings reported weakened load factors in Mar-2011, as capacity growth exceeded traffic growth at both airlines. Qantas Group reported stronger passenger numbers in the month, driven by growth at its Jetstar operations, with only Qantas international reporting passenger declines in the month. Virgin Blue, now Virgin Australia, on the other hand reported a reduction in total passengers, as has been the trend over recent months, with reductions domestically and in its smaller international operations.