Canadian airlines said Tuesday strong passenger demand during the month of August resulted in more seats filled last month than for the corresponding period last year.
Air Canada reported a record August load factor - or average amount of seats occupied on its planes - of 87.8 per cent, up a percentage point year over year, as traffic improved 3.5 per cent on capacity increases of 2.2 per cent during the month.
WestJet said its load factor hit 83.3 per cent last month, up 1.1 per cent from a year ago, as its traffic improvements of 7.7 per cent outpaced its capacity increases of 6.2 per cent year over year during the month.
The Calgary carrier said it flew 1.49 million passengers in August, a record monthly high.
"We are pleased with the improved August load factor, and forward bookings remain healthy as our capacity increases continue to be absorbed by the market," said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet's chief executive.
Porter Airlines said its August load factor rose to 68.7 per cent, up nearly five per cent from a year ago, after its traffic improved to 28 per cent and its capacity increased about 19 per cent.
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