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U.S. Major Carriers Traffic Results By Month Change in Traffic, Capacity and Load Factor Percent Chnage From Previous Year - Revenue Passenger Miles October November December January February 2001 ...

In recent years, airlines have increased revenue by both expanding capacity and by selling a higher percentage of the seats available (load factor). Increased load factor is almost free money because ...