United Airlines consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPKs) increased 0.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 1.9 percent during August 2016 compared to the prior-year month. During the reporting period, United’s load factor decreased 1.1 points compared to August 2015. United Airlines states that it continues to expect third-quarter 2016 consolidated passenger unit revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) to decline 5.5 to 7.5 percent compared to the third quarter of 2015. The year-over-year performance, United said, is “primarily impacted by demand growth not keeping pace with capacity growth, soft close-in yields, competitive actions and travel

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