Delta Traffic Rises in February
Press release from the issuing company
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
Delta Air Lines reported financial and operating performance for February 2014.
Consolidated passenger unit revenue for the month of February increased 4.0% year over year driven by continuing strong domestic demand and gains in the trans-Atlantic entity. As a result of winter storms, Delta cancelled nearly 8,000 flights during the month. February's PRASM includes 0.5 points of benefit from these weather-related cancellations.
Delta completed 95.5 percent of its flights in February and ran an on-time arrival rate of 77.5 percent.
The company's financial and operating performance is detailed below.
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Preliminary Financial and Operating Results |
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February consolidated PRASM change year over year |
4.0% |
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Projected March quarter fuel price per gallon, adjusted |
$2.99 - $3.04 |
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February mainline completion factor |
95.5% |
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February on-time performance (preliminary DOT A14) |
77.5% |
Note: Fuel price includes taxes, transportation, settled hedges, hedge premiums and refinery impact, but excludes mark to market adjustments on open hedges.


