Delta August Revenue Up
Press release from the issuing company
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for August 2014.
Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of August increased 2.0 percent year over year driven by continued strength in domestic markets, which offset an estimated 1 point of negative PRASM pressure from the impact of events in Russia, the Middle East andAfrica.
Delta's solid operating performance continued through August, with a monthly completion factor of 99.6 percent and an on-time arrival rate of 84.3 percent.
The company's financial and operating performance is detailed below.
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Preliminary Financial and Operating Results |
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August consolidated PRASM change year over year |
2.0% |
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Projected September quarter PRASM change year over year |
2% – 3% |
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Projected September quarter fuel price per gallon, adjusted |
$2.90 - $2.95 |
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August mainline completion factor |
99.6% |
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August on-time performance (preliminary DOT A14) |
84.3% |
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Note: Fuel price includes taxes, transportation, settled hedges, hedge premiums and refinery impact, but excludes mark to market adjustments on open hedges. |
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