Fastjet PLC fastjet Passenger Statistics for October 2014 (1619W)
05 November 2014 - 6:00PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 1619W
Fastjet PLC
05 November 2014
fastjet plc
("fastjet" or the "Company")
5th November 2014
fastjet Passenger Statistics for October 2014
October 2014
fastjet plc is pleased to announce its passenger statistics for
the month of October 2014.
fastjet operations in Tanzania carried a total of 59,830
passengers and achieved a load factor of 74%. Compared with the
same month last year, this represents a 77% increase in the number
of passengers carried.
Punctuality for the month remained excellent, with 95% of
flights arriving on time (Note 3) .
Ed Winter, Interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
fastjet plc, said:
"I am delighted to see such strong total passenger numbers and
high load factor for what is traditionally a low travel month.
Passenger numbers grew month on month as we added additional
flights to Entebbe and recorded strong passenger increases on our
flights to Harare."
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Month ending October 2014 October 2013 Change
Passengers (Note 1) 59,830 33,757 77%
Load Factor (Note 2) 74% 70% +4pp
Rolling 12 months ending October 2014 October 2013 Change
Passengers (Note 1) 539,205 326,135 65%
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Notes:
1. "Passengers" are sold seats flown, excluding infants. Fastjet
bookings are generally non-refundable.
2. "Load Factor" is the number of 'passengers" as a percentage
of the number of available seats flown.
3. "on time" - arrival earlier than or within 15 minutes of
schedule
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About fastjet plc
fastjet plc is the holding company of the low cost airline
fastjet which commenced flights under the fastjet brand in Tanzania
in November 2012. The airline introduced Airbus A319s into its
fleet. By adhering to international standards of safety, quality,
security and reliability; fastjet has brought a new flying
experience to the African market at unprecedented low prices.
fastjet is implementing the low-cost model across Africa and its
long-term strategy is to become the continent's first low-cost,
pan-African airline. The results of a customer satisfaction survey
showed that 100% of customers were likely to recommend fastjet to a
friend. In developing its strong brand and identity, fastjet has
won and been nominated for a number of awards, including winning
three Transform awards for the rebrand and launch of fastjet and
the award for "Brand Strategy of the Year" at the Drum Marketing
Awards in London.
fastjet plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM
market.
For more information see www.fastjet.com
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