AirAsia Q2 load factor down 3% to 86% on seat capacity expansion
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AirAsia Group Bhd’s operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines saw a 3% drop in its load factor to 86% for the second quarter of 2018 (Q2 18) compared to the same period of 2017.
Seat capacity for the quarter under review, however, increased 17%.
The low-cost carrier said in a statement that it carried 10.88 million passengers in Q2 18, representing a 13% increase against the 9.61 million passengers flown in Q2 17.
AirAsia Group’s total fleet size grew to 124 aircraft comprising 88 in Malaysia (AirAsia Bhd), 15 in Indonesia (PT AirAsia Indonesia Tbk) and 21 in the Philippines
Questions & Answers
Q.What was AirAsia Group's passenger growth percentage for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the previous year?
What was AirAsia Group's passenger growth percentage for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the previous year?
AirAsia Group carried 10.88 million passengers in Q2 18, which was a 13% increase from the 9.61 million passengers flown in Q2 17. The increase in passengers contributed to their operational results.
Q.How many aircraft did AirAsia Group operate in total during the second quarter of 2018, and where were they distributed?
How many aircraft did AirAsia Group operate in total during the second quarter of 2018, and where were they distributed?
The AirAsia Group had a total fleet size of 124 aircraft in Q2 18. This fleet was distributed with 88 aircraft in Malaysia, 15 in Indonesia, and 21 in the Philippines across its operations.
Q.By what percentage did AirAsia Group's seat capacity increase in the second quarter of 2018?
By what percentage did AirAsia Group's seat capacity increase in the second quarter of 2018?
For the second quarter of 2018, AirAsia Group increased its seat capacity by 17%. This expansion in available seats was a notable factor alongside the reported load factor drop.