Turkish Airlines pax up 20%, load factor also up in first eight months of 2012

Turkish Airlines reports (Sep-2012) the following traffic highlights for eight months ended 31-Aug-2012:

• Passenger numbers: 25.4 million, +19.7% year-on-year;
• Passenger load factor: 77.0%, +5.2 ppts;
• Cargo volume: 301,031 tons, +26.3%;
• Fleet*: 195 aircraft, +10.2%. [more - original PR]

*Short-term wet lease aircraft not included