Article: WestJet announces increase in revenue passenger miles of 9.5 per cent.

Airline reports October load factor of 75.8 per cent

CALGARY, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WestJet today released October traffic statistics announcing a load factor of 75.8 per cent. This was accompanied by an increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) of 9.5 per cent and growth in capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), of 12.9 per cent. The airline flew over 68,000 more guests in October compared to the same time last year.

"We are pleased with our October results reporting a healthy load factor and strong increases in guest traffic as we continued to add capacity," commented Sean Durfy, WestJet President and CEO. "Our 9.5 per cent ...

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