Porter Airlines March load factor up 10.2 points

TORONTO, April 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines set a record March load factor, filling 59.8 per cent of available seats, 10.2 points higher than the previous year.

March results show 117.2 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and 70.1 million Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs).  ASMs increased 20 per cent from 97.6 million and RPMs grew 44.8 per cent compared to 48.4 million last year.

"March has become a stronger month for Porter with the development of seasonal leisure routes and a passenger base that travels year-round for business and pleasure," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "The first quarter finished on a high note with significant capacity growth being well outpaced by passenger demand."

Traffic report

	March
	2012	2011	Change
RPMs (millions)	70.1	48.4	+44.8%
ASMs (millions)	117.2	97.6	+20.1%
Load factor	59.8%	49.6%	+10.2 pts
	Q1/Year-to-date
RPMs (millions)	194.2	133.3	+45.7%
ASMs (millions)	339.2	263.5	+28.7%
Load factor	57.3%	50.6%	+6.7 pts

About Porter Airlines
Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality and restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, and rated second in the world in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards Top Small Airlines category, Porter is committed to providing a premium travel experience. Complimentary amenities include luxurious airport lounges, Starbucks coffee, premium snacks, and wine or beer onboard. 

The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), Washington (Dulles), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Burlington, Vt.

Visit www.flyporter.com or call [phone] for more information.

 

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