Blue Air misses first spot, increases number of passengers
The long-time leader, Blue Air, glided into the second position earlier this year, being edged out by Wizz Air. Nevertheless, the low-cost airline continued to increase the number of passengers carried. Between September 2008 and June 2009, the carrier reported 940,000 passengers.
In first half this year, the airline carried 540,000 passengers, 27% more than first half 2008.
Despite the fact that it accounts only 30% of the total number of passengers Blue Air projected to carry this year (1.7 million), the company keeps its initial forecast.
Between January-June 2009, the company recorded sales of €56 mln, up 35% from €47.7 mln in first half 2008. “The 27% increase can be attributed to the new destinations Blue Air has introduced this year. The company operates 42 routes, and 20 of which have been added this summer”, said Adrian Ionascu
The load factor at Blue Air aircrafts was 75% in this period, 10% less than Wizz Air.
In first half this year, the airline carried 540,000 passengers, 27% more than first half 2008.
Despite the fact that it accounts only 30% of the total number of passengers Blue Air projected to carry this year (1.7 million), the company keeps its initial forecast.
Between January-June 2009, the company recorded sales of €56 mln, up 35% from €47.7 mln in first half 2008. “The 27% increase can be attributed to the new destinations Blue Air has introduced this year. The company operates 42 routes, and 20 of which have been added this summer”, said Adrian Ionascu
The load factor at Blue Air aircrafts was 75% in this period, 10% less than Wizz Air.