Honolulu, December 14, 2009go! Mokulele today reported preliminary traffic figures for November 2009 and noted it generated 11.69 million available seat miles and 8.04 million revenue passenger miles versus 12.74 million available seat miles and 8.14 million revenue passenger miles in November 2008.  go! recorded a 68.75 percent load factor compared to 63.86 percent for the same period in 2008 while passenger enplanements were 55,996, a 0.73 percent increase over the 55,591 passengers carried in November 2008.

 

November Results Nov-09 Nov-08 Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 8,035  8,138  -1.27%
Available Seat Miles (000) 11,688   12,744  -8.29%
Passengers Carried 55,996 55,591 0.73%
Load Factor 68.75% 63.86% 4.9 pts
 
Year-to-Date Results YTD 09 YTD 08 Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 93,916 107,413 -12.57%
Available Seat Miles (000) 139,993 158,664 -11.77%
Passengers Carried 654,718 737,674 -11.25%
Load Factor 67.09% 67.70% (0.6) pts

 

 

Paul Skellon, Vice President go! said, “While year over year passenger numbers were predictably up following our recent joint venture agreement with Mokulele Airlines, prudent matching of capacity with demand remains a focus for us.” Mr. Skellon added, “I would like to thank everyone on the team for their dedication in bringing about this exciting merger in record time.”

 

Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO, Jonathan Ornstein said, “In spite of the impact that the current economic climate has had on Hawaii’s tourism industry, I remain optimistic that as conditions improve, go! Mokulele is well positioned to succeed as Hawaii’s only low cost carrier.” Mr. Ornstein continued, “Each of us at go! Mokulele reaffirm our commitment to serving the people and businesses of Hawaii with friendly, convenient service and affordable air fares. We thank you for your business and continued support and extend the warmest holiday greetings to each of our customers and partners.”

 

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