Spirit Airlines Incorporated : Reports December 2017 Traffic
January 16, 2018 at 04:49 pm EST
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Spirit Airlines Reports December 2017 Traffic
MIRAMAR, Fla., (January 16, 2018) - Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2017.
Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2017 increased 14.8 percent versus December 2016 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 14.7 percent. Load factor for December 2017 was 80.4 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to December 2016.
Preliminary Traffic Results
December 2017
December 2016
Change
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (000)
2,142,124
1,865,536
14.8%
Available seat miles (ASMs) (000)
2,664,031
2,322,528
14.7%
Load factor
80.4%
80.3%
0.1 pts
Passenger flight segments
2,052,023
1,857,612
10.5%
Average stage length (miles)
1,037
986
5.2%
Total departures
14,199
13,312
6.7%
YTD 2017
YTD 2016
Change
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (000)
24,605,512
21,581,611
14.0%
Available seat miles (ASMs) (000)
29,592,819
25,494,645
16.1%
Load factor
83.1%
84.7%
(1.6) pts
Passenger flight segments
24,183,070
21,618,039
11.9%
Average stage length (miles)
999
979
2.0%
Total departures
165,449
149,514
10.7%
Preliminary Operational Performance
December 2017
On-Time Performance1
80.4 %
Systemwide Completion Factor
98.7 %
1As defined by the Department of Transportation
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to offering the lowest total price to the places we fly, on average much lower than other airlines. Our customers start with an unbundled, stripped-down Bare Fare™ and get Frill Control™ which allows them to pay only for the options they choose - like bags, seat assignments and refreshments - the things other airlines bake right into their ticket prices. We help people save money and travel more often, create new jobs and stimulate business growth in the communities we serve. With our Fit Fleet™, the youngest fleet of any major U.S. airline, we operate more than 450 daily flights to 60 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Come save with us atwww.spirit.com.
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Spirit Airlines, Inc. offers affordable travel to value-conscious guests (Guests). The Companyâs all-Airbus fleet is one of the most fuel efficient in the United States. It serves approximately 93 destinations in 15 countries throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Its ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) business model allows it to compete principally by offering Guests unbundled base fares that remove components traditionally included in the price of an airline ticket. It provides customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows its Guests to pay only for the options they choose like bags, seat assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi - something the Company call A La Smarte. The Company operate the Spirit Saver$ Club, which is a subscription-based loyalty program that allows members access to unpublished, extra-low fares as well as discounted prices on bags and seats, shortcut boarding and security. It also operates the Free Spirit loyalty program.
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