United Continental Holdings pax numbers down in Oct-2011, load factor down

United Continental Holdings reports (07-Nov-2011) the following traffic highlights in Oct-2011:

• Passenger numbers: 11.7 million, -6.0% year-on-year;
• Passenger traffic (RPMs): -5.1%;
  • North America: -6.3%;
  • International: -4.4%;
  • Atlantic: -7.9%;
  • Pacific: -1.9%;
  • Latin America: +1.2%;
• Passenger load factor: 82%, -1.5 ppts;
  • North America: 85%, -0.7 ppt;
  • International: 79.8%, -2.4 ppts;
  • Atlantic: 79.4%, -2.9 ppts;
  • Pacific: 81.2%, -2.1 ppts;
  • Latin America: 77.2%, -1.9 ppts. [more - original PR]

United Continental Holdings: "United and Continental's October 2011 combined consolidated and mainline passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 9.5 to 10.5% and 8.5 to 9.5%, respectively, as compared to October 2010." Source: Company statement, 07-Nov-2011.