Originally Posted by
spin88
consolidated RPM down (.6%), consolidated ASM down (2%), PRASM +3.5 to 4.5%
This is much higher than I expected, but the interesting part is where the capacity cuts came. Domestic RSM was down (2.4%) and domestic ASM was down (3.1%), international ASM was +.1%
PRASM number is better than I expected, which I assume is due to the cuts to domestic capacity which I assume overall has a lower yeild.
Regardless, a slightly better report than I would have expected, even though its against very easy comps, and even with the sharp capacity cuts.
Yields are per seat mile. With much longer stage lengths, international flights can see lower yields in economy than domestic flights. Of course, you do have much higher premium cabin revenue to raise the average.
To understand the impact of stage length, it is pretty easy to run scenarios and estimate the average yield on different routes at different fares.