In January 2018 Avianca Holdings and its subsidiaries carried more than 2,5 million passengers
In January 2018, Avianca Holdings and its subsidiaries carried 2,597,557 passengers, a 1.4% decrease over the same period in 2017.
In January 2018, the subsidiary companies of Avianca Holdings S.A. (NYSE: AVH) (BVC: PFAVH) (*) transported 2,597,557 passengers, a decrease of 1.4% compared to January 2017. Capacity, measured in available seat kilometers ("ASKs"), increased 4.7%, while passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers ("RPKs"), increased 5.0%. The load factor for the month was 85.5%, an increase of 23 bps compared to the same period in 2017.
Domestic markets in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
In January 2018, the subsidiary airlines of Avianca Holdings transported a total of 1,468,247 travelers within Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, down 2.9% compared to the same period in 2017. Capacity (in ASKs) decreased 4.5% while passenger traffic (in RPKs) decreased 2.3%. The load factor for the month was 84.0%, an increase of 183 bps compared to the same period in 2017.
International markets
In January 2018, the affiliated airlines of Avianca Holdings transported 1,129,310 passengers on international routes, up 0.5% compared to same period in 2017. Capacity (in ASKs) increased 7.0%, while passenger traffic (in RPKs) went up 6.7%. The load factor for the month was 85.9%, an decrease of 21 bps compared to the same period in 2017.
Operational Statistics |
Jan-18 |
Jan-17 |
OYOY |
YTD2018 |
YTD2017 |
OYOY |
Avianca Holdings (Cons.) |
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PAX (K)1 |
2,598 |
2,636 |
(1.4)% |
2,598 |
2,636 |
(1.4)% |
ASK (mm)2 |
4,412 |
4,213 |
4.7% |
4,412 |
4,213 |
4.7% |
RPK (mm)3 |
3,773 |
3,593 |
5.0% |
3,773 |
3,593 |
5.0% |
Load Factor4 |
85.5% |
85.3% |
0.2pp |
85.5% |
85.3% |
0.2pp |
Domestic Market |
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PAX (K)1 |
1,468 |
1,512 |
(2.9)% |
1,468 |
1,512 |
(2.9)% |
ASK (mm)2 |
801 |
838 |
(4.5)% |
801 |
838 |
(4.5)% |
RPK (mm)3 |
673 |
689 |
(2.3)% |
673 |
689 |
(2.3)% |
Load Factor4 |
84.0% |
82.2% |
1.8pp |
84.0% |
82.2% |
1.8pp |
International Market |
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PAX (K)1 |
1,129 |
1,124 |
0.5% |
1,129 |
1,124 |
0.5% |
ASK (mm)2 |
3,611 |
3,375 |
7.0% |
3,611 |
3,375 |
7.0% |
RPK (mm)3 |
3,100 |
2,905 |
6.7% |
3,100 |
2,905 |
6.7% |
Load Factor4 |
85.9% |
86.1% |
(0.2)pp |
85.9% |
86.1% |
(0.2)pp |
1PAX: Passengers carried
2ASKs: Available Seat Kilometers
3RPKs: Revenue Passenger Kilometers
4Load Factor:Represents utilized seating capacity