The load factor year over year went up because last November was a particularily poor month for Westjet.

When one graphs the RPM and ASM, the interesting thing is how volitile their RPM production has become as each month passes. Two years ago there was a steady climb with a few minor dips each month. Now the swing between the peaks in August compared to the dip in November is very great. Two years ago November was 75% of August. Now November is about 65% of August.

Edit to correct:
OOPS rechecking my figures this Nov/Aug is not so bad. Only a few points lower at 73%


[This message has been edited by exAC (edited Dec 09, 2003).]