The low-cost carrier transported 4.54 million passengers in June – up from 4.15 million one year ago – while the load factor measuring occupancy of its planes rose to 87.2 per cent.
By contrast BA saw year-on-year passenger volume plummet from 2.93 million to 2.57 million, with business being interrupted by strike action during the first nine days of the month.
Britain’s flag carrier has been hit by 22 days of walkouts so far this year, though hopes are growing that disaffected staff may be close to reaching a settlement with the airline.
The Unite union representing BA cabin crew has postponed its latest strike ballot while members consider a new proposal that includes several concessions over BA’s recruitment drive. The peace deal does not, however, reinstate travel perks for crew who went on strike – a key sticking point.
BA boss Willie Walsh has said the company is in a “fight for survival” and that the cost-cutting measures which heralded the dispute are essential for the airline to remain competitive.
In addition to easyJet’s strong performance in June, low-cost rival
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