Airline trade group says US carriers' August revenue fell 21 percent from August 2008September 21st, 2009 Airline trade group says August revenue fell in USWASHINGTON — A U.S. airline trade group said Monday that its members' passenger revenue fell 21 percent in August over year-earlier results as carriers dropped prices by double-digit percentages and passenger volume continued to fall.
Continental Airlines says consolidated revenue and capacity fell in JulySeptember 17th, 2009 Continental says consolidated revenue fell in JulyHOUSTON — Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday its consolidated revenue fell 31.2 percent in July.
Airline traffic continued to drop during summer vacation season as seat supply also fellSeptember 10th, 2009 Airline traffic continues to declineDALLAS — Summer has come and gone without giving much lift to the nation's airlines. The carriers offered fewer flights than a year ago, and they slashed prices to fill even that reduced supply of seats, according to August traffic reports released over the past week.
Pinnacle Airlines traffic fell 3.5 percent in August, though occupancy rose to 80 percentSeptember 9th, 2009 Pinnacle Airlines says August traffic fell 3.5 pctMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Regional airline operator Pinnacle Airlines Corp.
American Eagle traffic fell 3.1 percent in August, but capacity reductions meant fuller planesSeptember 3rd, 2009 American Eagle traffic fell 3.1 percent in AugustFORT WORTH, Texas — American Eagle, the regional sister carrier to American Airlines, said Thursday that August traffic fell 3.1 percent from a year earlier, but planes were more crowded thanks to fewer flights. The results were slightly better than the 8.1 percent decline in traffic at American.
Hawaiian Airlines says August traffic, capacity and occupancy roseSeptember 3rd, 2009 Hawaiian Airlines says August traffic roseHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines said its systemwide traffic, capacity and load factor rose in August compared with a year earlier. The carrier said it flew 734.8 million revenue passenger miles last month, a 7.3 percent increase from the 684.7 million recorded a year earlier.
American Airlines says August traffic, capacity fellSeptember 3rd, 2009 American Airlines traffic in August fellFORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp., said Thursday that systemwide traffic and capacity fell in August, compared with the same month a year ago, while occupancy rose. The carrier said it flew 11.17 billion revenue passenger miles last month, an 8.1 percent decline from 12.16 billion recorded a year ago.
SkyWest traffic up 8.9 percent in July, as capacity rises 4.5 percentAugust 11th, 2009 SkyWest July traffic rises 8.9 percentST. GEORGE, Utah — Regional airline operator SkyWest Inc., which runs SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, said July traffic rose 8.9 percent.
Alaska Air Group second-quarter profit sinks 53.9 percent to $29.1 millionJuly 23rd, 2009 Alaska Air Group 2Q profit slips 53.9 pctATLANTA — Alaska Air Group Inc., operator of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, said Thursday its second-quarter profit plunged 53.9 percent to $29.1 million as sales slipped 9.3 percent. The Seattle-based company's profit for the April-June quarter was equivalent to 79 cents a share, compared to a year-ago profit of $63.1 million, or $1.74 a share.
Continental Airlines posts 2Q loss as business travel remains softJuly 21st, 2009 Continental Airlines posts 2Q lossDALLAS — Continental Airlines Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 1,700 jobs and raise fees for checking luggage after it posted a large loss for the second quarter amid falling traffic.
Airline traffic fell again in June, giving hints of second-quarter lossesJuly 8th, 2009 Airline traffic fell again in JuneDALLAS — Airline traffic fell again in June, providing another sign that most carriers are likely to report large financial losses for the second quarter. A downturn in business travel has robbed the airlines of their best customers.
Airline shares drop as oil rises; May traffic declines continueJune 4th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines mostly lowerATLANTA — Shares of U.S. carriers were mostly lower Thursday afternoon, despite a jump in the broader stock market, as oil prices rose and more carriers reported a decline in May traffic.
Airlines shares rise as investors see value, JPMorgan raises Continental to 'Overweight'June 2nd, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines gainNEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher for a second day on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares beaten down in recent weeks, and set aside reports of lower traffic in May. The AMEX Airline Index rose 5.7 percent, with all 13 component stocks higher.
AirTran traffic, capacity, load factor fell in May compared to same month a year agoJune 2nd, 2009 AirTran traffic, capacity fell in MayORLANDO, Fla. — Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Tuesday that May traffic, capacity and load factor fell compared to the same month a year ago.
March/April airline traffic at a glanceMay 9th, 2009 March/April airline traffic at a glanceApril and March traffic statistics for leading U.S. airline companies.