AMR Corporation Reports March 2013 Revenue And Traffic Results

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AMR Corporation today reported March 2013 consolidated revenue and traffic results for its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMR Eagle Holding Corporation.

Consolidated capacity and traffic were 0.1 percent and 1.0 percent higher year-over-year, respectively, resulting in a consolidated load factor of 82.7 percent, an increase of 0.7 points versus the same period last year.

Domestic capacity and traffic were 2.5 percent and 1.3 percent lower year-over-year, respectively, resulting in a domestic load factor of 85.3 percent, 1.1 points higher compared to the same period last year.

International load factor of 80.5 percent was 0.7 points higher year-over-year, as traffic increased 4.4 percent on 3.4 percent more capacity. The Atlantic entity recorded the highest load factor of 83.2 percent, an increase of 4.1 points versus March 2012.

March’s consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 0.3 percent versus the same period last year. The company observed a decrease in close-in bookings, particularly in the second half of the month. On a consolidated basis, the company boarded 9.4 million passengers in March.