Malta: August seat load factor reaches all-time high of 91.4% as summer holiday rush peaks
Even though seat capacity increased by 2.8 per cent over 2019, the seat load factor (SLF) stood at an all-time high of 91.4 per cent, reflecting very strong demand for travel as holidaymakers headed to their preferred destination.
Italy continued to lead the pack for yet another month with 244,322 passenger movements, while the United Kingdom ranked second as it continued to perform below 2019 levels.
Compared to July, Germany and France traded places, with the former market moving back to third place. The difference in traffic between Germany and France amounted to just 2,709 passenger movements.
In August, Spain ranked fifth for the third consecutive month.
- 878,462 passengers travelled through the terminal in August
- Seat capacity registered an increase of 2.8 per cent over 2019
- The Italian market accounted for around 28 per cent of total traffic
Even though seat capacity increased by 2.8 per cent over 2019, the seat load factor (SLF) stood at an all-time high of 91.4 per cent, reflecting very strong demand for travel as holidaymakers headed to their preferred destination.
Italy continued to lead the pack for yet another month with 244,322 passenger movements, while the United Kingdom ranked second as it continued to perform below 2019 levels.
Compared to July, Germany and France traded places, with the former market moving back to third place. The difference in traffic between Germany and France amounted to just 2,709 passenger movements.
In August, Spain ranked fifth for the third consecutive month.
