EasyJet passenger numbers ascend in month of disruption

Passenger numbers once again ascended at easyJet in July, with total passengers carried during the month rising 4.5% year-on-year to 8,540,193, and it load factor improving 0.1 percentage points to 96.9%.

The FTSE 100 low-cost carrier added that on a rolling 12-month basis, passenger numbers through July were up 6.2% to 83,639,260, while its load factor grew 1.4 percentage points to 93.6%.

“EasyJet again experienced a number of cancellations in July driven by industrial action, [air traffic control] restrictions, a runway closure at Gatwick Airport as well as adverse weather,” the airline’s board said in its statement.

“While they were predominantly outside of the airline's control, we have ensured we have looked after any customers disrupted by providing alternative flights and hotel accommodation.

“EasyJet also submitted a complaint to the European Commission last month over the continued industrial action.”