Grupo Aeromexico transported 1.358 million passengers in May 2021, an increase of 12.9% versus April 2021. Passengers carried were at 76.4% of May 2019 levels - domestic at 91.8% and international at 48.8%.
Domestic capacity measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, increasing by 1.9% compared to May 2019. International ASK recovery reached 47.6% in May 2021 versus May 2019. Aeromexico's total capacity increased by 11.7% compared to April 2021 and was at 62.6% of May 2019.
Demand measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) reflects a strong recovery in the domestic market, which is at 98.2% of May 2019. International demand, while gradually improving, continues to trail domestic demand due to restrictions in many countries to which Aeromexico operates. Total demand increased by 13.5% compared to April 2021 and was at 53.5% of May 2019.
Aeromexico's May load factor was 77.1%, an increase of 2.0 p.p. versus April 2021 and a 7.5 p.p. decrease versus May 2019. Domestic load factor was 83.2%, a decrease of 3.1 p.p. versus May 2019.
During May 2021, Aeromexico Cargo inaugurated a direct route between the Wuhan-Tianhe International Airport and the Mexico City International Airport for exclusive cargo transportation.