4th May 2016 06:54
LONDON (Alliance News) - Irish carrier Ryanair Holdings PLC and Central and Eastern European peer Wizz Air Holdings PLC both on Wednesday posted increases in passengers and load factor in April.
Ryanair said total customers carried in the month increased 10% year-on-year to 9.9 million from 9.0 million. On a rolling basis for the 12-months to April, total customers carried rose 17% to 107.4 million.
Ryanair's load factor also improved in the month, up to 93% from 91%.
Wizz Air, meanwhile, said passenger numbers grew 16% year-on-year in April to 1.8 million, up from 1.5 million. On a rolling 12-month basis to the end of April, passenger numbers increased 21% to 20.2 million.
Wizz Air also delivered a better load factor in the month, up to 86.5% from 86.2%.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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