Porter Airlines April load factor increases 8 points

TORONTO, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines continues to celebrate record growth with their highest ever load factor in April at 62.1 per cent, 8 points higher than the previous year.

April results increased across the board with 119.7 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs), up 22.4 per cent from 97.8 million last year and 74.3 million Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs), up 40.5 per cent from 52.9 million last year.

"As we move into our spring schedule, April numbers continue our trajectory of record growth," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "Our recent launch in Washington received the highest advance sales of any of our U.S. destinations, contributing to our strong April load factor."

Traffic report

April 2012 2011 Change RPMs (millions) 74.3 52.9 +40.5% ASMs (millions) 119.7 97.8 +22.4% Load factor 62.1% 54.1% +8.0 pts Year-to-date RPMs (millions) 268.5 186.2 +44.2% ASMs (millions) 458.9 361.3 +27.0% Load factor 58.5% 51.5% +7.0 pts

About Porter Airlines

Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality and restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, and rated second in the world in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards Top Small Airlines category, Porter is committed to providing a premium travel experience. Complimentary amenities include luxurious airport lounges, Starbucks coffee, premium snacks, and wine or beer onboard.

The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), Washington (Dulles) and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Burlington, Vt.

Visit www.flyporter.com or call (888) 619-8622 for more information.