Aer Lingus reports increased load factor

Aer Lingus’ flown passenger load factor in May 2012 increased by 2.9 points on May 2011 to 76.2%, it was stated today.

Short-haul flown load factor was 73.8%, an increase of 0.9 points on May 2011, with capacity decreasing by 1.6%.

Long-haul flown load factor was 81.5%, an increase of 7.4 points on May 2011, with capacity increasing by 0.5%.

Total flown passenger numbers, including Aer Lingus Regional operations, increased by 2.4% in May 2012.

Aer Lingus’ total flown passenger numbers in May 2012 were 882,000, an increase of 0.1% compared to May 2011.

Short-haul flown passengers in May 2012 were 793,000, a decrease of 1.1% on May 2011, while long-haul flown passengers in May 2012 were 89,000, an increase of 12.7% on May 2011.

Aer Lingus Regional’s total flown passenger numbers in May 2012 were 88,000, an increase of 33.3% compared to May 2011.