Preliminary Operating Statistics For the 2nd Quarter of the Financial Year Ended 2016 | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the operating statistics for the 2nd Quarter 2016 (“2Q16”). In 2Q16, the Group[1] recorded load factor of 85%, up 6 percentage points (“ppts”) against the same period last year. Number of passengers carried increased 12% year-on-year (“YoY”) to 13.9 million, well ahead of the 4% increase in capacity. At the end of the quarter under review, the Group’s total fleet size stood at 172 aircraft (174 including two aircraft that was delivered to AirAsia Japan which has not commenced operation). Malaysia AirAsia (“MAA”) posted load factor of 87% in 2Q16, up 7 ppts YoY. Demand exceeded capacity with 10% increase in the number of passengers carried at 6.55 million and 1% YoY increase in capacity. MAA ended the quarter with a total fleet of 81 aircraft. A new route was introduced during the quarter: Johor Bahru – Guangzhou. Frequency was added on one route: Kuala Lumpur – Shenzhen. Thai AirAsia (“TAA”) recorded load factor of 83% in 2Q16, up 3 ppts YoY. Total number of passengers carried increased 18% YoY to 4.17 million, ahead of the 13% increase in capacity. During the quarter, TAA took 2 additional aircraft and comparing YoY, 6 aircraft were added bringing its total fleet to 49 aircraft. Seven new routes commenced operations: Chiang Mai – Changsa and Khon Kaen; Khon Kaen – Hat Yai; Hat Yai – Chiang Rai and Johor Bahru; and Bangkok – Kochi and Shantou. Frequency was added on one route: Hat Yai – Chiang Mai. Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) load factor displayed a marked increase to 83% in 2Q16, up 10 ppts YoY. Number of passengers carried increased 2%, despite capacity reduction of 11% YoY. Its total fleet at the end of 2Q16 stood at 22 aircraft, which includes 8 aircraft operated by Indonesia AirAsia X (“IAAX”). Philippines AirAsia (“PAA”) reported load factor of 91% in 2Q16, up 11 ppts YoY. Number of passengers carried was at 1.01 million, up 3% YoY. Capacity decreased by 9% YoY as part of its capacity rationalisation plan. PAA ended the quarter with a total fleet of 14 aircraft. Two new routes were introduced during the quarter: Manila – Hong Kong and Shanghai. AirAsia India (“AAI”) posted load factor of 87% in 2Q16, up 4 ppts YoY. Number of passengers carried was at 0.53 million, up by 76% YoY. At the end of the quarter, AAI’s total fleet stood at 6 aircraft. [1] Group refers to MAA, TAA, IAA, PAA & AAI Group 2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics Note: (i) The total fleet number includes - Eight (8) A320 aircraft operated by IAAX. The total fleet number excludes: - Two (2) A320 aircraft delivered to AirAsia Japan. AirAsia Japan has not commenced operations. - Two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to Asia Aviation Capital (“AAC”) and subsequently leased to a third party airlineMalaysia 2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics Note: (i) Excludes two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to AAC and subsequently leased to a third party airlineThailand 2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics Indonesia 2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics Note: (i) Operated by IAAX on behalf of IAA (ii) Includes three (3) A320 aircraft wet leased and five (5) A320 aircraft transferred from IAA Philippines 2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics India2nd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics For further information please contact: Investor Relations: Communications Department: Elina Effendi Aziz Laikar Office : +603 8775 4138 Office : +603 8660 4263 Email : elinaeffendi@airasia.com Email : azizlaikar@airasia.com For further information on AirAsia, please visit the Company’s website: www.airasia.com Statements included herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, AirAsia’s results could be materially affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of airline travel, seasonality issues, volatile jet fuel prices, world terrorism, perceived safe destination for travel, Government regulation changes and approval, including but not limited to the expected landing rights into new destinations. ### End ### | |