FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, today reported a record high July load factor of 81 percent, an increase of 5.3 points compared to last year, and an improvement of 0.8 points over the prior July record of 80.2 percent set in 2000. The year-over-year gains were achieved in both domestic and international markets, with a load factor increase of 6.8 points in domestic markets and 1.4 points in international markets.
For the month, overall capacity declined 6.9 percent year over year, yet traffic fell by a much smaller 0.4 percent. Domestic traffic was down 1.3 percent on a 9.6 percent capacity reduction. In international markets, July traffic increased 1.9 percent on virtually flat capacity year over year.
American boarded 8.7 million passengers in July
For the month, overall capacity declined 6.9 percent year over year, yet traffic fell by a much smaller 0.4 percent. Domestic traffic was down 1.3 percent on a 9.6 percent capacity reduction. In international markets, July traffic increased 1.9 percent on virtually flat capacity year over year.
American boarded 8.7 million passengers in July
