OREANDA-NEWS. August 13, 2012. In July Estonian Air carried 92 136 passengers, out of which 91 983 on regular flights. The number of passengers on regular flights in Tallinn increased 78.6% compared to the same period last year. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 79.3%, which is 9.2 percentage points higher than year before, reported the press-centre of Estonian Air. 

Estonia Air launched its new business model at the end of March this year. “In addition to travellers from Estonia we are attracting people from neighboring countries to fly via Tallinn to our destinations in Europe and Russia. This way we can offer better schedule to our most important destinations in Europe and thus improve air connections for Estonians,” explained Rauno Parras, Estonian Air CCO. “Estonian Air is aiming to grow and develop its flight schedule step by step in sustainable way,” added Parras.

In the first seven months Estonian Air carried altogether 515 721 passengers, out of which 514 612 on regular flights. The total number of passengers on regular flights increased 52.5% compared to the same period last year.

In the first seven months Estonian Air operated 11 281 flights, which is 72.2% more than during the same period last year. In July the airline operated 1797 flights, which is 73% more than during the same period last year.

In the first seven months the regularity of Estonian Air flights was 98.9% and the 15-minute punctuality was 83.1%. In July the regularity and punctuality were 99.1% and 80.7% respectively.

AS Estonian Air, Estonia’s national carrier, provides both business travellers and tourists direct air link from Estonia to European cities. Estonian Air is the biggest operator at Tallinn Airport.

Estonian Air focuses on improving the connection between Estonia and the rest of the world with the aim of increasing competitiveness as a network carrier hub.

The airline flies currently to 24 destinations in Europe, Scandinavia and in CIS. The ticket prices start at 49.90 euros, if purchased from www.estonian-air.com, including all fees and taxes.