Air Canada reports Record Load Factors for June 2005

Air Canada reported a system load factor of 81.3% in June 2005, the highest ever for the month of June. The mainline carrier flew 7.3% more revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in June 2005 than in June 2004, according to preliminary traffic figures. Overall, capacity increased by 4.7%, resulting in a load factor of 81.3%, compared to 79.4% in June 2004; an increase of 1.9 percentage points.

In the domestic market, capacity increased by 1.3% and traffic increased by 5.2% resulting in a domestic load factor of 81.2% - a 3.1 percentage point increase year over year.

Jazz, Air Canada's regional airline subsidiary, flew 37.2% more revenue passenger miles in June 2005 than in June 2004, according to preliminary traffic figures. Capacity increased by 23.9%, resulting in a load factor of 75.1%, compared to 67.8% in June 2004; an increase of 7.3 percentage points.

North American traffic, on a combined basis for Air Canada and its regional carrier, Jazz, rose 10.1%.

"In June the airline again achieved record load factors for the 15th consecutive month, a clear confirmation of growing customer preference for the Air Canada product over and above the market's continuing recovery," said Montie Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our North American traffic performance was particularly strong with Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz together reporting a 10 percentage point increase over last year's record for the month."

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