Published on : Friday, March 8, 2019
February 2019 traffic results
| February 2019 | February 2018 | Change | |
| Load factor | 87.0% | 86.4% | +0.6 pts |
| ASMs (billions) | 2.602 | 2.480 | 4.9% |
| RPMs (billions) | 2.263 | 2.142 | 5.6% |
| Year to date 2019 | Year to date 2018 | Change | |
| Load factor | 83.6% | 84.4% | (0.8 pts) |
| ASMs (billions) | 5.485 | 5.213 | 5.2% |
| RPMs (billions) | 4.583 | 4.401 | 4.1% |
Note: All statistics are at a consolidated WestJet group level
On February 20, 2019 WestJet launched its first revenue flights on the 787 Dreamliner received in January while also taking delivery of its second Dreamliner on February 19. The aircraft will operate on domestic flights between Toronto and Calgary for crew training and regulatory compliance before commencing scheduled international flights between Calgary and London (Gatwick) on April 28.
The airline will receive its third 787 Dreamliner aircraft in March. Hub locations and routes for the remaining seven aircraft yet to be delivered have not been announced.
Caution regarding forward-looking information
Certain information set forth in this news release, including, without limitation, information regarding our delivery schedule and launch of Dreamliner service, is forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond WestJet’s control. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on WestJet’s current forecasts and strategy, the expected demand environment, the utilization of our fleet, the forward-curve for jet fuel price, the expected exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar, agreements and bookings, but may vary due to factors including, but not limited to, changes in guest demand, changes in fuel prices, delays in aircraft delivery, general economic conditions, competitive environment, ability to effectively implement and maintain critical systems, receipt of governmental and regulatory approvals, and other factors and risks described in WestJet’s public reports and filings which are available under WestJet’s profile. Readers are cautioned that undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking information. WestJet does not undertake to update, correct or revise any forward-looking information as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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