OREANDA-NEWS. November 07, 2011. Ryanair today (3 Nov 2011) released passenger and load factor stats for October 2011 as follows:
                        Oct 10        Oct 11         Increase           Yr to Oct 11
Passengers 1     7.02(m)       7.27(m)        +4%                 77.1(m) 
Load Factor 2     85%           84%             -1%                   82%

Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said:

“We are pleased to report a 4% growth in traffic in October, bringing our summer schedule to a close. As previously advised Ryanair’s winter traffic will decline each month from November onwards as we ground up to 80 aircraft for this winter period.”

1. Represents the booked seats sold.
2. Represents passengers as a percentage of total seats available.