Load factor slips at Alaska Air Group in March

Alaska Air Group has reported March and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. On a combined basis, Air Group reported an 11.2% increase in traffic on a 12.4% increase in capacity compared to March 2014. This resulted in a 1.0 point decrease in load factor to 86.1%. These statistics include flights operated by Alaska and those under capacity purchase agreements, including Horizon, SkyWest and PenAir. Alaska reported an 11.6% increase in traffic on a 13.2% increase in capacity compared to March 2014. This resulted in a 1.2 point decrease in load factor to 86.5%. Alaska