Brussels Airlines continues to grow on long-haul, decline in European passenger numbers
The number of passengers travelling on Brussels Airlines between Europe and Africa grew with 11.9% versus the same month last year. The new route to New York, opened in June, reported good results with a seat load factor of 88.8%. Brussels Airlines decided to adapt its European flight offer to the declining demand for intra-European flights. This strategic choice is reflected in the overall passenger numbers of September.
The Passenger Load Factor remained stable and amounted to 72.9 % (+0.1%).
These figures do not include the passengers of charter flights operated by Brussels Airlines on behalf of Belgian and foreign tour operators.
September 2012 | September 2011 | month/month difference in pct. | |
Passengers | 560,693 | 583,020 | - 3.8 |
Available seat-kilometres (in millions) | 1255.12 | 1144.62 | + 9.7 |
Revenue seat-kilometres (in millions) | 914.56 | 832.39 | + 9.9 |
Freight ton-kilometres | 13959 | 9356 | + 49.2 |
Overall Load factor (Passengers & cargo) | 66.4 % | 63.8 % | + 2.6 pct. points |
Seat Load Factor Passengers | 72.9% | 72.8% | + 0.1 pct. points |