Passenger and Cargo Statistics Report RenoTahoe International Airport September 2015
U.S. DOMESTIC INDUSTRY OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 All RNO Carriers Domestic Systemwide year over year comparison Average Load Factor: 84.2% up 1.1% pts. Number of Flights *: Down (1.3%) Capacity of Seats *: Up 3.2% Crude Oil Average: $45.48 per barrel in Sep. 2015 vs. $93.21 per barrel in Sep. 2014 RNO OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 year over year comparison Total Passengers: Up 4.3% YeartoDate Passengers: Up 1.9% Avg. Enplaned Load Factor: 84.3%, down (0.5% pts.) Actual Departures: Up 0.7% Actual Departing Seats: Up 3.8% Total Cargo: Up 22.1% YeartoDate Cargo: Up 5.8% Source: RNO Monthly Flight Activity Reports; * INNOVATA Flight Schedule via Diio SEPTEMBER 2015 SUMMARY RenoTahoe International Airport (RNO) served 297,299 passengers in September 2015, which is up 4.3% versus September 2014. The airport experienced positive passenger growth for the fourth consecutive month with respect to year over year monthly increases. During the first nine months of 2015, RNO served 2,596,982 passengers, representing an increase of 1.9% when compared to the same period last year. In September 2015, RNO handled 12,360,393 pounds of cargo, an increase of 22.1% when compared to September 2014. This represents the best September ever recorded at RNO in terms of cargo lift. The growing cargo demand in the northern Nevada region is forcing the airlines to add capacity at RNO. In September 2015, UPS added eight weekly flights to their schedule. RNO handled 96,551,682 pounds of air cargo during the first nine months of 2015, an increase of 5.8% when compared to the same period last year. In September 2015, RNO was served by nine airlines providing 57 peak daily departures to 17 nonstop destinations. Total departures at RNO were up 0.7% and the seat capacity increased 3.8% when compared to September 2014. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines continue to use larger aircraft in select markets to align seat capacity with the growing travel demand. Starting November 5, 2015, Alaska Airlines will begin nonstop daily flights between RNO and Boise Airport. The airline will fly the route with a 76seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. It will depart Reno at 4:35 p.m. and arrive in Boise at 6:55 p.m. It will depart Boise at 6:15 p.m. and arrive in Reno at 6:44 p.m.
400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 TOTAL PASSENGERS TOTAL PASSENGERS RNO served 297,299 passengers in September 2015, which is up 4.3% when compared to September 2014. Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at RNO, carried 129,355 passengers during the month of September 2015, flat when compared to September 2014. American Airlines (including US Airways) reported a passenger increase of 11%, Alaska Airlines grew 7.4% and United Airlines reported an increase of 2.2% during the same period. In September 2015, Delta Air Lines passenger traffic decreased (7.5%) while Allegiant Air reported a decrease of (42.7%) when compared to the same period last year. 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 TOTAL CARGO TOTAL CARGO In September 2015, RNO handled 12,360,393 pounds of air cargo, an increase of 22.1% versus September 2014. The cargo tonnage of UPS increased 52.3%, FedEx grew 10.3% and Ameriflight reported an increase of 9.5% during the same period.
3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 TOTAL INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS TOTAL INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS In September 2015, RNO served a total of 1,668 international passengers. Volaris Airlines operated twice a week scheduled flights to Guadalajara, Mexico. Starting Monday, November 2, 2015, Volaris will offer this route three times a week. The days of operation are Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 90% 85% 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% AVERAGE ENPLANED LOAD FACTOR AVERAGE ENPLANED LOAD FACTOR In September 2015, the average enplaned load factor at RNO was 84.3%, a decrease of (0.5% pts.) versus September 2014. AVERAGE ENPLANED LOAD FACTOR BY AIRLINE 92.9% 91.0% 83.8% 81.6% 91.4% 91.5% 80.0% 78.0% 61.6% Enplaned Load Factors September 2015 Airline RNO Network Difference Alaska 83.8% 81.6% 2.2 Allegiant Air 78.0% 82.8% (4.8) American 80.0% 82.7% (2.7) Delta 92.9% 85.0% 7.9 JetBlue 91.0% 85.1% 5.9 Southwest 81.6% 82.7% (1.1) United 91.4% 82.9% 8.5 US Airways 91.5% 82.7% 8.8 Volaris 61.6% 78.0% (16.4) Source: Airline Performance Reports American and US Airways reported combined operations
AIR CARRIER MARKET SHARE September15 September14 YOY Change Alaska/Horizon 11.0% 10.7% 0.3 Allegiant Air 0.7% 1.2% (0.6) American 13.5% 9.5% 4.0 Delta 7.4% 8.3% (0.9) jetblue 1.8% n/a n/a Southwest 43.5% 45.3% (1.8) United 13.3% 13.6% (0.3) US Airways 8.2% 10.9% (2.7) Volaris 0.6% n/a n/a Others 0.0% 0.4% (0.4) Delta 7.4% US Airways 8.2% Alaska/Horizon 11.0% AIR CARRIER MARKET SHARE jetblueallegiant Air Volaris 1.8% 0.7% 0.6% Others 0.0% Southwest 43.5% United 13.3% American 13.5% 3,000 2,500 2,000 TOTAL CHARTER PASSENGERS TOTAL CHARTER PASSENGERS In September 2015, RNO served 241 charter passengers through the terminal. 1,500 1,000 500
2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 MONTHLY SCHEDULED DEPARTURES MONTHLY SCHEDULED SEATS TOTAL OPERATIONS TOTAL DEPARTURES & SEATS In September 2015, RNO handled 1,546 departures on nine commercial airlines, an increase of 0.7% versus the same period last year. Number of seats were up 3.8% for the same period. Flights and Seats by Airline September 2015 vs. September 2014 Flights Seats Alaska 4.8% 3.9% Allegiant Air 46.7% 51.1% American 18.1% 8.7% Delta 27.0% 14.6% JetBlue n/a n/a Southwest 0.2% 0.1% United 18.5% 7.2% Volaris n/a n/a Totals 0.7% 3.8% Note: American Airlines and US Airways numbers are combined TOTAL OPERATIONS A total of 7,946 operations occurred at RNO in September 2015, an increase of 12.4% when compared to September 2014. Total operations include: Air Carrier, Air Taxi, General Aviation and Military operations as reported by the FAA.
Recent and Upcoming Schedule Changes Alaska Airlines (AS) Starting July 1, 2015, the new schedule for nonstop flights between Reno and San Jose are as follows: San Jose to Reno: AS2250 7:30AM8:28AM AS2500 6:00PM6:56PM Reno to San Jose: AS2183 6:00AM6:57AM AS2253 4:30PM5:28PM Starting October 5, 2015, Alaska Airlines will reduce the number of daily flights between Reno and Seattle from five flights a day to four flights a day. Starting November 1, 2015, the airline will increase the number of daily flights between Reno and Portland from two flights a day to three flights a day. jetblue Airways Schedule for nonstop flights between Reno and New York City is as follows: Through October 23 4 days per week (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday) October 20 and 21 No flight October 24 No flight October 25 to January 4 Daily Southwest Airlines Seasonal Reduction The nonstop flights between Reno and Chicago Midway will operate until October 31, 2015. The flight returns to daily schedule on March 10, 2016. Volaris Starting November 2, 2015, Volaris will add a third weekly flight between Reno and Guadalajara. This flight will operate on Mondays. Currently, the airline serves this route on Tuesdays and Fridays. United Parcel Service (UPS) Starting September 15, 2015, UPS added eight weekly flights to their current schedule at RNO. The additions include six Boeing 757s and two Airbus A300. DHL Starting November 1, 2015, Southern Air will begin cargo flights on behalf of DHL at RNO. Currently, Ameriflight operates two flights a day on behalf of DHL utilizing Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. Southern Air will replace one of the Beechcraft 1900 flights with a Boeing 737400 aircraft, a larger aircraft than Beechcraft 1900.
RenoTahoe International Airport Total Passengers September15 Total Enplaned Passengers September15 Passengers Passengers Month % Diff. % Diff. % Diff. JAN 133,686 121,700 124,505 2.3% JAN 264,265 241,181 8.7% 246,571 2.2% FEB 129,283 113,777 117,750 3.5% FEB 259,299 228,035 12.1% 234,763 3.0% MAR 154,633 142,542 141,314 0.9% MAR 306,139 278,172 9.1% 277,477 0.2% APR 140,153 132,183 128,088 3.1% 1st Quarter 829,703 747,388 9.9% 758,811 1.5% MAY 146,562 139,349 137,132 1.6% APR 279,418 266,800 4.5% 256,823 3.7% JUN 162,824 158,827 159,989 0.7% MAY 295,494 282,277 4.5% 276,969 1.9% JUL 165,268 162,090 172,266 6.3% JUN 328,755 316,720 3.7% 319,309 0.8% AUG 160,570 159,664 166,935 4.6% 2nd Quarter 903,667 865,797 4.2% 853,101 1.5% SEP 145,740 147,458 151,127 2.5% JUL 333,321 332,242 0.3% 350,823 5.6% OCT 132,741 134,946 AUG 322,083 318,965 1.0% 336,948 5.6% NOV 114,162 112,573 SEP 283,800 284,931 0.4% 297,299 4.3% DEC 131,328 128,295 3rd Quarter 939,204 936,138 0.3% 985,070 5.2% TOTAL 1,716,950 1,653,404 OCT 262,473 266,701 1.6% YTD Total 1,277,590 1,299,106 1.7% NOV 227,213 225,384 0.8% DEC 270,051 263,682 2.4% Total Deplaned Passengers 4th Quarter 759,737 749,592 1.3% Month % Diff. TOTAL 3,432,311 3,298,915 3.9% JAN 130,579 119,481 122,066 2.2% YTD Total 2,549,323 2,596,982 1.9% FEB 130,016 114,258 117,013 2.4% MAR 151,506 135,630 136,163 0.4% Total Cargo APR 139,265 134,617 128,735 4.4% September15 MAY 148,932 142,928 139,837 2.2% JUN 165,931 157,893 159,320 0.9% % Diff. % Diff. Cargo in Pounds Pounds Metric JUL 168,053 170,152 178,557 4.9% AUG 161,513 159,307 170,013 6.7% JAN 10,269,546 10,303,380 0.3% 10,113,421 4,587 1.8% SEP 138,060 137,480 146,172 6.3% FEB 8,635,807 9,486,697 9.9% 9,418,781 4,272 0.7% OCT 129,739 131,755 MAR 9,457,376 9,758,391 3.2% 10,381,009 4,708 6.4% NOV 113,051 112,811 1st Quarter 28,362,729 29,548,468 4.2% 29,913,211 13,566 1.2% DEC 138,723 135,387 APR 8,639,172 9,876,465 14.3% 10,416,248 4,724 5.5% TOTAL 1,715,368 1,651,699 MAY 9,398,212 10,269,963 9.3% 10,459,643 4,744 1.8% YTD Total 1,271,746 1,297,876 2.1% JUN 9,001,339 9,679,744 7.5% 10,595,645 4,805 9.5% 2nd Quarter 27,038,723 29,826,172 10.3% 31,471,536 14,273 5.5% Enplaned Passengers & Load Factor JUL 10,149,807 10,863,843 7.0% 11,775,072 5,340 8.4% Airline Enplaned PAX Sep15 Sep14 Diff. AUG 10,859,694 10,853,726 0.1% 11,031,470 5,003 1.6% Alaska/Horizon 16,626 83.8% 79.8% 4.0 SEP 9,689,115 10,127,014 4.5% 12,360,393 5,606 22.1% Allegiant Air 1,036 78.0% 81.2% 3.2 3rd Quarter 30,698,616 31,844,583 3.7% 35,166,935 15,949 10.4% American 19,554 80.0% 96.6% 16.5 OCT 10,834,930 11,429,538 5.5% Delta 10,917 92.9% 87.2% 5.7 NOV 10,099,499 10,664,398 5.6% jetblue 2,866 91.0% n/a n/a DEC 13,998,438 15,776,073 12.7% Southwest 66,607 81.6% 81.9% 0.3 4th Quarter 34,932,867 37,870,009 8.4% United 20,173 91.4% 97.1% 5.7 TOTAL 121,032,935 129,089,232 6.7% US Airways 12,466 91.5% 78.9% 12.6 YTD Total 91,219,223 96,551,682 43,788 5.8% Volaris 882 61.6% n/a n/a Source: RNO Monthly Flight Activity Reports