Delta’s September Traffic, Passengers Rise
Press release from the issuing company
Friday, October 3rd, 2014
Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for September 2014.
Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of September increased 2.0 percent year over year as continued corporate and domestic strength offset pressure on international unit revenues.
Delta's solid operating performance continued through September, with a monthly completion factor of 99.8 percent and an on-time arrival rate of 85.7 percent.
The company's financial and operating performance is detailed below.
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Preliminary Financial and Operating Results
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September consolidated PRASM change year over year
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2.0%
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Projected September quarter fuel price per gallon, adjusted
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$2.90 - $2.95
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September mainline completion factor
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99.8%
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September on-time performance (preliminary DOT A14)
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85.7%
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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.
