In the first three months of 2013, Avianca Holdings S.A and subsidiaries recorded an 8.9% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period in 2012.

In March 2013, the airlines affiliated with the Holding transported more than two million passengers.

Between January and March, the airlines affiliated with Avianca Holdings S.A carried 5,992,885 passengers, an 8.9% increase compared to January-March 2012.

In March, Avianca Holdings and subsidiaries transported 2,010,684 passengers, up 7.5% compared to March 2012. Capacity, measured in ASK’s (available seat kilometers), increased 7.3% while passenger traffic, measured in RPK´s (passenger revenue per kilometer flown) increased by 7.3%. The load factor for the month was 78.2%.

Domestic markets in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
From January through March 2013, the number of passengers transported in the domestic markets of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador was 3,447,819, up 10.7% compared to 2012. Capacity (ASK) in these markets increased 15.7% while passenger traffic (RPK) increased 13.4%. As a result the load factor was 78%.

In March, the airlines affiliated with the Holding transported a total of 1,169,174 travelers, up 9.3% compared to March 2012. Capacity (ASK) increased 16.8%, while passenger traffic (RPK) increased 12.0%. As a result the load factor was 75.2%.

International markets
From January through March 2013, the number of passengers carried on international routes was 2,545,066, up 6.7% compared to 2012. Capacity (ASK) grew 2.9% while passenger traffic (RPK) increased 6.5%. As a result the load factor was 81.6%.

In March, Avianca Holdings S.A and subsidiaries transported 841,510 passengers on international routes, up 5.1% compared to 2012. Capacity (ASK) increased 5% while passenger traffic (RPK) grew 6.1%. The load factor climbed to 79%.