23-Aug-2013 12:36 PM
US BTS reports 2% rise in passenger numbers in May-2013, 84% load factor
US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports (22-Aug-2013) the following total system (domestic and international) traffic results for US airlines in May-2013:
- Passenger numbers: 64.8 million, +1.7% year-on-year;
- Passenger traffic (RPMs): +2.6%;
- Capacity (ASMs): +1.7%;
- Passenger load factor: 84.2%, +0.6 ppt. [more - original PR]