Alaska Air Group Reports July 2016 Operational Results August 2, 2016 Alaska Airlines 3 min read Share Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc.... SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska), and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries, Inc. and third-party regional carriers, SkyWest Airlines and PenAir. Detailed information is provided below. AIR GROUP On a combined basis, Air Group reported a 7.8 percent increase in traffic on a 9.6 percent increase in capacity compared to July 2015. Load factor decreased 1.4 points to 86.7 percent. These statistics include flights operated by Alaska, Horizon, and those under third-party capacity purchase agreements. The following table shows the operational results for July and year-to-date 2016, compared to the prior-year periods: July Year-to-Date 2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change Revenue passengers (in thousands) 3,151 3,031 4.0% 19,633 18,371 6.9% Revenue passenger miles RPM (in millions) 3,395 3,150 7.8% 21,363 19,323 10.6% Available seat miles ASM (in millions) 3,916 3,573 9.6% 25,431 22,779 11.6% Passenger load factor 86.7% 88.1% (1.4) pts 84.0% 84.8% (0.8) pts ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 7.8 percent increase in traffic on a 9.4 percent increase in capacity compared to July 2015. Load factor decreased 1.3 points to 87.2 percent. Alaska also reported 89.4 percent of its flights arrived on-time in July, compared to 86.4 percent reported in July 2015. The following table shows Alaska's operational results for July and year-to-date 2016, compared to the prior-year periods: July Year-to-Date 2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change Revenue passengers (in thousands) 2,293 2,177 5.3% 14,218 13,199 7.7% RPMs (in millions) 3,055 2,834 7.8% 19,227 17,491 9.9% ASMs (in millions) 3,502 3,202 9.4% 22,731 20,532 10.7% Passenger load factor 87.2% 88.5% (1.3) pts 84.6% 85.2% (0.6) pts On-time arrivals as reported to U.S. DOT 89.4% 86.4% 3.0 pts 88.3% 86.7% 1.6 pts REGIONAL FLYING Regional traffic increased 7.6 percent on an 11.3 percent increase in capacity compared to July 2015. Load factor decreased 2.8 points to 82.1 percent. Regional also reported 86.0 percent of its flights arrived on time in July, compared to 83.7 percent in July 2015. The following table shows regional operational results for July and year-to-date 2016, compared to the prior-year periods: July Year-to-Date 2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change Revenue passengers (in thousands) 858 855 0.4% 5,416 5,172 4.7% RPMs (in millions) 340 316 7.6% 2,136 1,833 16.5% ASMs (in millions) 414 372 11.3% 2,700 2,247 20.2% Passenger load factor 82.1% 84.9% (2.8) pts 79.1% 81.6% (2.5) pts On-time arrivals as reported to U.S. DOT 86.0% 83.7% 2.3 pts 87.8% 86.7% 1.1 pts Alaska Airlines, together with its regional partners, flies 32 million customers a year to more than 110 cities with an average of 970 daily flights throughout the United States, including Hawaii, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico. With Alaska's 17 global airline partners, customers can earn and redeem miles to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Onboard, customers are invited to make the most of their flight with amenities like power outlets at every seat, streaming entertainment direct to your device, Wi-Fi and an inspired food and beverage selection featured on most flights. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Study for nine consecutive years from 2008 to 2016. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards Programs" in the J.D. Power Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report for the last three consecutive years. Alaska Airlines is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK). Learn more on the airline's newsroom, blog, alaskaair.com, @AlaskaAir, facebook.com/alaskaairlines and linkedin.com/company/alaska-airlines. SOURCE Alaska Air Group Inc. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Related