Allegiant Reports April 2025 Traffic

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Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) reported its April 2025 traffic results, showing significant year-over-year growth in several key metrics. Scheduled service passengers increased by 15.0% to 1,526,823, while revenue passenger miles grew 17.4% to 1.45 million. The airline expanded its capacity with available seat miles up 20.5% to 1.80 million, though load factor decreased by 2.1 points to 80.3%. Total system departures increased by 18.6% to 11,433 flights, with average stage length growing 2.6% to 930 miles. The company's estimated average fuel cost for April 2025 was $2.51 per gallon. These results demonstrate Allegiant's continued expansion of operations and capacity, despite a slight decline in load factor.

Positive

• Passenger traffic increased significantly by 15.0% year-over-year to 1.53 million
• Revenue passenger miles grew 17.4% to 1.45 million
• Total system capacity (ASMs) expanded by 20.8%
• Number of departures increased by 18.6% to 11,433 flights

Negative

• Load factor decreased by 2.1 percentage points to 80.3%
• Capacity growth (20.5%) outpaced passenger growth (15.0%), indicating potential overcapacity

Insights

Airline Industry Analyst

Allegiant shows strong 15% passenger growth in April 2025, though slightly declining load factor indicates capacity growing faster than demand.

Allegiant's April 2025 traffic report reveals substantial growth across key operational metrics. Passenger volume increased 15.0% year-over-year to 1.53 million in scheduled service, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) grew even faster at 17.4%. This outpacing suggests passengers are flying longer routes, supported by the 2.5% increase in average stage length to 934 miles.

The airline's capacity expansion was particularly aggressive, with available seat miles (ASMs) up 20.5% and departures increasing 18.4%. This rapid expansion explains why load factor - a crucial efficiency metric measuring the percentage of seats filled - declined 2.1 percentage points to 80.3%. While still respectable, this load factor drop indicates capacity growth is outpacing demand growth.

From a financial perspective, Allegiant's system-wide fuel cost averaged $2.51 per gallon for April. Without comparative data, it's difficult to assess the impact of this fuel price on profitability, though fuel typically represents 25-30% of an airline's operating expenses.

The broader picture shows Allegiant continuing its expansion strategy focused on connecting smaller markets with leisure destinations, maintaining its unique position in the ultra-low-cost carrier segment. The significant increase in departures (18.6% system-wide) demonstrates confidence in their route network, though the slight efficiency decline warrants monitoring in future reports to ensure the expansion doesn't outpace market demand.

LAS VEGAS, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2025.

 

Scheduled Service – Year Over Year Comparison
	April 2025	April 2024	Change
Passengers	1,526,823	1,328,010	15.0 %
Revenue passenger miles (000)	1,447,242	1,232,419	17.4 %
Available seat miles (000)	1,802,989	1,495,665	20.5 %
Load factor	80.3 %	82.4 %	(2.1pts)
Departures	11,010	9,296	18.4 %
Average stage length (miles)	934	911	2.5 %

 

Total System* – Year Over Year Comparison
	April 2025	April 2024	Change
Passengers	1,543,689	1,344,077	14.9 %
Available seat miles (000)	1,865,323	1,543,609	20.8 %
Departures	11,433	9,637	18.6 %
Average stage length (miles)	930	907	2.6 %

 

*Total system includes scheduled service and fixed fee contract.  System revenue passenger miles and system load factor are not useful statistics as system available seat miles include both ASMs flown by fixed fee flying as well as non-revenue producing repositioning flights used for operational needs.  Fixed fee flying is better measured through dollar contribution versus operational statistics.

Preliminary Financial Results
	$ per gallon
April 2025 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system	$2.51

Allegiant Travel Company

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

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Allegiant Media Contact:		Investor Inquiries:
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mediarelations@allegiantair.com		ir@allegiantair.com

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FAQ

What was Allegiant Air's (ALGT) passenger growth in April 2025?

Allegiant Air reported a 15.0% increase in scheduled service passengers to 1,526,823 in April 2025 compared to April 2024.

What was ALGT's load factor in April 2025?

Allegiant's load factor in April 2025 was 80.3%, representing a decrease of 2.1 percentage points compared to April 2024.

How many flights did Allegiant operate in April 2025?

Allegiant operated 11,433 total system departures in April 2025, an 18.6% increase from April 2024.

What was Allegiant's fuel cost per gallon in April 2025?

Allegiant's estimated average fuel cost per gallon for April 2025 was $2.51.

How much did Allegiant's available seat miles (ASMs) grow in April 2025?

Allegiant's total system available seat miles increased by 20.8% to 1,865,323,000 in April 2025 compared to April 2024.