SÃO PAULO, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul S.A., "Azul", (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served and flight departures, announces today its preliminary traffic results for May 2019.
Consolidated passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 26.7% compared to May 2018 on a capacity increase (ASKs) of 20.4%, resulting in a load factor of 84.3%, an increase of 4.2 percentage points compared to the same period in 2018.
Domestic passenger traffic increased 32.8% on a 23.0% increase in capacity resulting in a load factor of 83.3%, 6.2 percentage points higher than May 2018. International load factor was 87.8%.
"May was another outstanding month for Azul - our load factor went up 4.2 percentage points while capacity grew 20.4%. We ended the month with 27 A320neos in our fleet and are excited with the fleet transformation opportunities that lie ahead of us, says John Rodgerson, Azul's CEO."
May-19 | May-18 | % ∆ | YTD 19 | YTD 18 | % ∆ | |
Total | ||||||
RPK (million) | 2,331 | 1,839 | 26.7% | 11,304 | 9,604 | 17.7% |
ASK (million) | 2,764 | 2,295 | 20.4% | 13,641 | 11,762 | 16.0% |
Load factor | 84.3% | 80.1% | +4.2 p.p. | 82.9% | 81.7% | +1.2 p.p. |
Domestic | ||||||
RPK (million) | 1,787 | 1,345 | 32.8% | 8,672 | 7,075 | 22.6% |
ASK (million) | 2,144 | 1,744 | 23.0% | 10,510 | 8,862 | 18.6% |
Load factor | 83.3% | 77.1% | +6.2 p.p. | 82.5% | 79.8% | +2.7 p.p. |
International | ||||||
RPK (million) | 544 | 494 | 10.1% | 2,632 | 2,529 | 4.1% |
ASK (million) | 620 | 552 | 12.3% | 3,131 | 2,900 | 8.0% |
Load factor | 87.8% | 89.5% | -1.7 p.p. | 84.1% | 87.2% | -3.1 p.p. |
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, offers 820 daily flights to 113 destinations. With an operating fleet of 125 aircraft and more than 11,000 crewmembers, the Company has a network of 223 non-stop routes as of March 31, 2019. In 2019, Azul was awarded best airline in Latin America by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice and in 2018, the Company was elected best airline by Kayak's Flight Hacker Guide, and also best regional carrier in South America for the eighth consecutive time by Skytrax. Azul also ranked as most on-time airline in Brazil in 2018 according to FlightStats. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.
Glossary
Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK)
One-fare paying passenger transported one kilometer. RPK is calculated by multiplying the number of revenue passengers by the number of kilometers flown.
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK)
Number of aircraft seats multiplied by the number of kilometers flown.
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This traffic release includes estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These estimates and forward-looking statements are based mainly on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends that affect or June affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, liquidity, prospects and the trading price of our preferred shares, including in the form of ADSs. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to many significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are made in light of information currently available to us. In addition, in this release, the words "June," "will," "estimate," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should" and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. Azul is not under the obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this press release because of new information, future events or other factors. Our independent public auditors have neither examined nor compiled the forward-looking statements and, accordingly, do not provide any assurance with respect to such statements. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the future events and circumstances discussed in this release might not occur and are not guarantees of future performance. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decision based upon these estimates and forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Azul S.A.
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