WestJet reports 2.4 ppt decrease in load factor in 1H2009

WestJet reported a load factor of 72.9% in Jun-2009 (-3.6 ppts), as traffic (RPMs) decreased 7.1% year-on-year, on a 2.5% reduction in capacity (ASMs). This led to a load factor of 76.1% in 2Q2009 (-3.4 ppts), as traffic decreased 2.4%, on a 1.9% increase in capacity. 1H2009 load factor totalled 78.3% (-2.4 ppts), as traffic increased 1.3%, on a 4.5% increase in capacity. [1431 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• Signs interline agreement with Air France and KLM
• Looking for new airports for self service check-in
• Plans to expand transborder and international services in Winter 2009-10 despite economic downturn
• Signs OnPoint solution agreement
• Pilot union ratifies new agreement
• Launches Twitter account

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• Canadian domestic capacity share by carrier (week commencing 03-Aug-09)
• WestJet Winter 2009-10 new services
• WestJet Winter 2009-10 increased frequencies
• WestJet destination map: Aug-2009