Gol pax traffic down 12%, load factor also down in Aug-2013; PRASK up 24%
Gol passenger traffic down 12% - traffic highlights for Aug-2013:
- Passenger traffic (RPKs): -11.6%;
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- Domestic: -13.8%;
- International: +17.0%;
- Passenger load factor: 66.2%, -4.8ppts;
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- Domestic: 66.9%, -4.8ppts;
- International: 60.3%, -2.8ppts. [more - original PR]
Gol: "Net PRASK presented a 24% growth over August/12, even with a supply reduction of 7.6% in the domestic market in the period. The additional supply reduction announced at the end of June contributed to this expressive PRASK growth on an annual comparison. This is the 17th consecutive monthly PRASK increase, a result of the Company's focus on maximizing the profitability of its supply. Net yield in August posted a 33% increase year-over-year, registering between R$24.0 and R$24.5 cents. GOL maintained its strategy of always improving the attractiveness of its product for passengers who present a differentiated profile in terms of the consumption frequency and standard." Source: Company statement, 13-Sep-2013.