Ryanair and Wizz Air see exponential traffic increase

Wizz Air has operated at over 70 percent of its planned capacity in July. Over the course of the same month, Ryanair carried 4.4 million passengers.

Ryanair

Over the course of July, Ryanair operated at around 40 percent of its originally planned flight schedule. The load factor aboard the 737s reached 72 percent. The airline carried a total of 4.4 million passengers, compared to 14.8 million in July last year. However, the number of passengers has risen sharply compared to June, when only 400.000 people boarded a Ryanair flight.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air has also published its traffic results for July. The airline flew 1.8 million passengers, which amounts to a 53 percent year-on-year decline. Wizz Air has also seen a significant increase in passenger numbers compared to June, when the airline carried slightly over 500.000 passengers. The company reports that it operated at 74 percent of its planned capacity, with a load factor of 61 percent.