AirAsia Preliminary Operating Statistics – 4Q16
AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the operating statistics for the 4th Quarter 2016 (“4Q16”) and the full financial year ended 31 December 2016 (“FY2016”)
In 4Q16, the Group posted load factor of 85%, up 2 percentage points (“ppts”) from the same period last year. The total number of passengers carried increased 7% year-on-year (“YoY”) to 14.51 million, well ahead of the 5% increase in seat capacity. At the end of the quarter under review, the Group’s total fleet size stood at 172 aircraft (174 including two aircraft delivered to AirAsia Japan but yet to commence operations). For FY2016, the group carried a total of 56.59 million passengers for a load factor of 86%.
Malaysia AirAsia (“MAA”) achieved a load factor of 87% in 4Q16, up 2 ppts YoY. Demand exceeded the 2% YoY increase in capacity, with the number of passengers carried rising by 5% YoY to 6.76 million. MAA ended the quarter with a fleet size of 77 aircraft. One new destination was launched during the quarter, with the commencement of the Kuala Lumpur – Luang Prabang route. Frequencies were added on the Kuala Lumpur – Da Nang route. For FY2016, MAA carried 26.41 million passengers and averaged a load factor of 87%, up 6 ppts from FY2015.
Thai AirAsia (“TAA”) posted a load factor of 82% in 4Q16, unchanged YoY. The number of passengers carried was 4.37 million, an increase of 8% YoY, near to the capacity growth of 10% YoY. During the quarter, TAA started operating two international routes comprising of Phuket – Siem Reap and Bangkok (Don Mueang) – Kolkata. Frequencies were increased on the Pattaya – Hat Yai, Bangkok – Surat Thani, Bangkok – Udon Thani, Bangkok – Phuket and Bangkok – Hanoi routes. TAA took two additional aircraft during the quarter, ending the year with a fleet of 51 aircraft. For FY2016, TAA carried 17.22 million passengers and posted a load factor of 84%, up 3 ppts from FY2015.
Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) posted a load factor of 83% in 4Q16, up 3 ppts YoY. The number of passengers carried totalled 1.55 million on a reduced capacity of 10% YoY, in line with the turnaround strategy. IAA ended the quarter under review with a fleet size of 22 aircraft, including 8 aircraft operated by Indonesia AirAsia X (“IAAX”). Frequencies were added on the Bali – Kuala Lumpur route. For FY2016, IAA carried 6.52 million passengers and averaged a load factor of 84%, up 10 ppts from FY2015.
Philippines AirAsia (“PAA”) reported a load factor of 85% in 4Q16, an increase of 4 ppt YoY. The number of passengers carried was at 1.04 million, up 19% YoY. Capacity increased by 13% YoY as four new routes commenced operations: Manila – Taipei, Cebu – Taipei, Cebu – Singapore and Cebu – Kuala Lumpur. In addition, flight frequency was increased on the Manila – Kuala Lumpur route. PAA ended the quarter with a fleet of 14 aircraft. For FY2016, PAA carried 3.99 million passengers and averaged a load factor of 87%.
AirAsia India (“AAI”) posted a load factor of 86% in 4Q16, up 2 ppts YoY. The number of passengers carried increased 56% YoY to 0.79 million, more than the 52% increase in capacity. One new route was inaugurated during the quarter: Hyderabad – Kochi. Frequencies were added on the Delhi – Goa, Bengaluru – Goa, Bengaluru – Kochi and Bengaluru – Pune routes. AAI’s fleet consisted of 8 aircraft at the end of the quarter. For FY2016, AAI carried 2.45 million passengers and averaged a load factor of 86%.
[1] Group refers to MAA, TAA, IAA, PAA & AAI
Group
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| Group (MAA, TAA, IAA, PAA, AAI) | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 14,506,662 17,092,566 85 20,608 17,369 94,367 1,180 172(i) | 13,525,200 16,261,246 83 19,309 15,983 90,233 1,164 170 | 7% 5% +2 ppts 7% 9% 5% 1% 2 |
Note: (i) The total fleet number includes:
- Eight (8) A320 aircraft operated by IAAX on behalf of IAA.
The total fleet number excludes:
- Two (2) A330 aircraft wet-leased from Indonesia AirAsia X (“IAAX”) and operated under MAA flight code.
- Two (2) A320 aircraft delivered to AirAsia Japan but yet to commence operations.
- Two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to Asia Aviation Capital (“AAC”) and subsequently leased to a third party airline.
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| Group (MAA, TAA, IAA, PAA, AAI) | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 56,594,451 65,983,787 86 80,200 68,434 365,311 1,195 172(i) | 50,682,359 63,339,166 80 73,848 58,981 351,777 1,118 170 | 12% 4% +6 ppts 9% 16% 4% 7% 2 |
Note: (i) Please refer to note (i) under 4Q16.
Malaysia
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| Malaysia AirAsia | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 6,762,823 7,740,030 87 10,275 8,852 42,420 1,310 77(i) | 6,467,882 7,623,586 85 9,724 8,193 42,246 1,276 80 | 5% 2% +2 ppts 6% 8% 0% 3% -3 |
Note: (i) The total fleet number excludes:
- One (1) A320 aircraft wet-leased from Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) and operated under MAA flight code.
- Two (2) A330 aircraft wet-leased from IAAX and operated under MAA flight code.
- Two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to AAC and subsequently leased to a third party airline.
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| Malaysia AirAsia | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 26,410,922 30,282,671 87 40,086 34,676 166,983 1,316 77(i) | 24,254,506 30,079,666 81 37,408 30,006 167,002 1,247 80 | 9% 1% +6 ppts 7% 16% 0% 6% -3 |
Note: (i) The total fleet number excludes:
- One (1) A320 aircraft wet-leased from Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) and operated under MAA flight code.
- Two (2) A330 aircraft wet-leased from IAAX and operated under MAA flight code
- Two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to AAC and subsequently leased to a third party airline
Thailand
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| Thai AirAsia | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 4,365,223 5,351,676 82 5,208 4,203 29,720 973 51 | 4,024,150 4,886,280 82 4,826 3,953 27,146 988 45 | 8% 10% – 8% 6% 9% -1% 6 |
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| Thai AirAsia | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 17,222,964 20,481,756 84 20,629 17,285 113,776 1,007 51 | 14,849,422 18,221,580 81 18,116 14,872 101,231 995 45 | 16% 12% +3 ppts 14% 16% 12% 1% 6 |
Indonesia
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| Indonesia AirAsia | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |||
| Operated by IAA | Operated by 3rd Party (i) | Total | |||
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 1,121,830 1,349,640 83 1,941 1,605 7,498 1,308 14 | 423,843 510,480 83 721 603 2,836 1,288 8(ii) | 1,545,673 1,860,120 83 2,661 2,208 10,334 1,303 22 | 1,653,536 2,066,220 80 2,881 2,291 11,479 1,277 25 | -7% -10% +3 ppts -8% -4% -10% 2% -3 |
Note: (i) Operated by IAAX on behalf of IAA
(ii) Includes three (3) A320 aircraft wet leased and five (5) A320 aircraft transferred from IAA
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| Indonesia AirAsia | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |||
| Operated by IAA | Operated by 3rd Party (i) | Total | |||
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 4,700,353 5,615,640 84 8,083 6,721 31,198 1,309 14 | 1,815,758 2,157,480 84 2,933 2,462 11,986 1,236 8(ii) | 6,516,111 7,773,120 84 11,016 9,184 43,184 1,288 22 | 6,521,336 8,757,900 74 11,774 8,857 48,655 1,245 25 | 0% -11% +10 ppts -6% 4% -11% 3% -3 |
Note: (i) Operated by IAAX on behalf of IAA
(ii) Includes three (3) A320 aircraft wet leased and five (5) A320 aircraft transferred from IAA
Philippines
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| Philippines AirAsia | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 | 1,040,811 1,218,780 | 871,225 1,077,480 | 19% 13% |
| Load Factor (%)3 | 85 | 81 | +4 ppts |
| ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 1,473 1,251 6,771 1,216 14 | 1,135 921 5,986 1,055 14 | 30% 36% 13% 15% – |
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| Philippines AirAsia | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 | 3,990,986 4,609,260 | 3,592,813 4,461,300 | 11% 3% |
| Load Factor (%)3 | 87 | 81 | +6 ppts |
| ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 5,103 4,365 25,607 1,109 14 | 4,476 3,574 24,785 1,006 14 | 14% 22% 3% 10% – |
India
4rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics
| AirAsia India | OCT – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 792,132 921,960 86 990 855 5,122 1,001 8 | 508,407 607,680 84 743 625 3,376 1,226 6 | 56% 52% +2 ppts 33% 37% 52% -18% 2 |
Full Year 2016 Operating Statistics
| AirAsia India | JAN – DEC 2016 | ||
| 2016 | 2015 | Change | |
| Passenger Carried1 Capacity2 Load Factor (%)3 ASK (mil)4 RPK (mil)5 Number of stages6 Average stage length (km) Size of fleet at month end7 | 2,453,468 2,836,980 86 3,365 2,924 15,761 1,147 8 | 1,464,282 1,818,720 81 2,074 1,673 10,104 1,217 6 | 68% 56% +5 ppts 62% 75% 56% -6% 2 |
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