LCCs Ryanair and easyJet have both reported increases in traffic and load factors for July.
easyJet stated it flew 6.4 million passengers during the month, up 7.7% on the 6 million passengers flown in July last year. Load factor also rose during the month, up 1.3% to 92.9% from 91.6% during 2013.
On a rolling 12-month basis, easyJet reported passenger numbers in July 2014 were up 5.9% to 63.8 million, from 60.3 million recorded in July last year. Load factor for the 12-month period was also up, at 90.2% from 89.1% in July 2013.
easyJet reported total revenue for the third quarter to June 30th, 2014 rose 8.6% to £1.24bn from £1.14bn last year.
Ryanair reported a 4% increase in passenger traffic to 9.15 million passengers from the 8.84 million flown in July last year, while load factor was 3% higher at 91% from 88% in July 2013.
Ryanair also said that rolling annual traffic rose 4% to 83 million customers.
easyJet and Ryanair report strong July results
