Southwest Airlines Co pax up 4% in Apr-2016

Southwest Airlines Co reports (09-May-2016) the following combined traffic highlights in Apr-2016:

• Revenue passenger numbers: 10.3 million, +3.6% year-on-year;
• Enplaned passengers: 12.6 million, +3.4%;
• Passenger load factor: 83.4%, +0.3 ppt. [more - original PR]

Southwest Airlines Co: "Based on these results and current trends, the Company continues to expect a modest increase in its second quarter 2016 operating revenue per ASM (RASM) as compared with second quarter 2015." Source: Company statement, 09-May-2016.