Cathay Pacific passenger numbers up 4.1% in Apr-2011

Cathay Pacific passenger numbers up 4.1% - traffic highlights in Apr-2011:

• Passenger numbers: 2.3 million, +4.1% year-on-year;
• Passenger traffic (RPKs): +6.8%;
  • China: +2.9%;
  • Northeast Asia: -24.8%;
  • Southeast Asia: +15.9%;
  • India, Middle East, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: +1.8%;
  • Europe:+26%;
  • South West Pacific and South Africa: stable;
  • North America: +13%;
• Passenger load factor: 80.3%, -3.6 ppts;
• Cargo volume: -8.4%;
• Cargo load factor: 68.3%, -11 ppts. [more]

Cathay Pacific: "Demand on North American and Southeast Asian routes remained strong, and regional demand from Hong Kong was given a boost by the Easter holidays. The China network was solid, improving the quality of revenues on Dragonair, while Europe rebounded off the low base last year resulting from the airspace closures. Premium demand continued to be generally firm, benefitting from the Canton Fair. The continued slump on Japan routes remains a concern, with few signs yet of material pick-up," Tom Owen, Cathay Pacific General Manager Revenue Management. Source: Company statement, 13-May-2011.