RENO, Nev., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Reno Air, Inc. (Nasdaq: RENO;
PCX: RNO) today announced July traffic of 496,993 passenger and a load factor
of 71.7%.
"Our traffic in July exceeded our projections and we are encouraged that
our new schedule designed to improve the profitability of the airline is
performing well," said Senior Vice President Marketing and Planning
Joanne Smith.
Reno Air has recently taken two aircraft out of the schedule and ceased
service to five cities. It has also refocused flying to improve connections
on the West Coast and optimize city frequency.
RENO AIR JULY TRAFFIC STATISTICS
1998 1997 Change
RPMs (000) 292,392 312,260 (6.4%)
ASMs (000) 407,645 424,391 (3.9%)
Load Factor (%) 71.7 73.6 (1.9) points
Passengers 496,993 531,297 (6.5)%
Year-to-date
1998 1997 Change
RPMs (000) 1,847,912 1,837,386 .6%
ASMs (000) 2,773,939 2,702,986 2.6%
Load Factor %66.6 68.0 (1.4) points
Passengers 3,174,985 3,209,115 (1.1%)
Reno Air currently serves 15 cities with more than 200 peak daily
scheduled departures. Reno Air offers everyday low fares, advance seat
assignments, American Airlines AAdvantage Miles, a spacious first class cabin,
"EZtrip" ticketless travel and full participation in all major computer
reservation systems. See Reno Air's website at http://www.renoair.com.
SOURCE Reno Air, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Connie Huff of Reno Air, 702-954-5097, or
Evening/Weekend, 888-396-0817
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