|
Cathay Pacific Airways'
traffic figures for June 2005 show a steady improvement in passenger and cargo volumes during the month and cumulatively
over the first six months of the year.
In June, the airline carried 1,258,031 passengers, a 10.1% increase on the same month last year and 89,431 tonnes of freight, a 16.5% improvement
year-on-year.
Cumulatively, over the first six months of the year, passenger and cargo volumes increased 14.5% and 10.2% respectively. This was against a
corresponding 12.2% increase in passenger capacity, measured in terms of Available Seat Kilometres, or ASKs, and 12.7% increase in cargo capacity,
measured in terms on Available Tonne Kilometres, or ATKs.
The average passenger load factor in June was a high 80.1% and 68.3% for
cargo, with the rising price of fuel continuing to weigh heavy against the airline’s
improved performance.
Cathay Pacific General Manager Revenue Management, Sales & Distribution Ian Shiu
said, "Passenger traffic was quite robust in June with strong demand around the
system in the buildup to the summer peak. Long-haul routes to North America and Europe did particularly well. Unfortunately, fuel prices hit a record high during the
month, casting a dark cloud over a generally bright business picture."
Cathay Pacific Director & General Manager Cargo Ron Mathison
said, "June saw a solid revenue performance on the cargo side of the operation, with demand for
exports from the Chinese Mainland remaining high despite continuing high fuel costs."
See
other recent news regarding:
Airlines,
Cathay
Pacific
|
