Southwest Airlines Co pax up 5% in May-2016

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

• Revenue passenger numbers: 10.9 million, +5.7% year-on-year;
• Enplaned passengers: 13.2 million, +5.4%;
• Passenger load factor: 85.8%, +1.4 ppts. [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-Jun-2016.