AirAsia X Q3 traffic volume up 30 pct to 4.2 bln RPK

Business & Markets 2013
Written by Bernama
Friday, 08 November 2013 19:49
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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): AirAsia X Bhd recorded a higher traffic volume of 4.2
billion revenue passenger-kilometres (RPK), in the third quarter 2013 — up by
30 per cent when compared to the same period a year ago.
The improved performance was boosted by higher capacity of 5.1 billion
available seat-kilometres (ASK), representing a 32 per cent year-on-year
(y-o-y) growth, with a passenger load factor of above 80 per cent.
In a statement today, the low-cost airline said it carried a total of 800,000
passengers during the quarter, with North Asia and Australian routes being the
key growth sectors.
During the quarter, the operational Airbus A330-300 fleet increased from nine to
14 units.
Going forward, the company remains focused on its core markets in the Asia
Pacific region.
"We intend to continue to grow our route network, in markets where we can
maintain or build up to a market leadership position," it added.