JetBlue's passenger traffic increases 4% year-on-year in Jul-2009

JetBlue reported a 4% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in Jul-2009, to 2.2 million passengers. Traffic (RPMs) rose 0.3%, on a 0.9% increase in capacity (ASMs), resulting in a 0.5% fall in load factor for the month, down 0.5 ppts, to 86.1%. Average stage length for the carrier also fell, down 6.1%. [1345 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• Expands from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
• Awards thrust reversers contract to Lufthansa Technik
• Seeking software fixes from Embraer for E190 aircraft
• Revamps loyalty programme
• Launches “All-You-Can-Jet Pass!” and Twitter fares
• Establishes weather protection policy for Caribbean package holidays
• Appoints new VP, Associate General Council and Chief People Officer

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• JetBlue passenger numbers and passenger load factor growth: Aug-2008 to Jul-2009
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport domestic capacity share by carrier (week commencing 17-Aug-09)