Load factor is capacity utilization or the percentage of the total number of available seat miles (or ASM) occupied. Break-even load factor is the percentage of seats that have to be filled for the ...

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In recent years, airlines have increased revenue by both expanding capacity and by selling a higher percentage of the seats available (load factor). Increased load factor is almost free money because ...