SIA load factor falls in March as capacity rises

Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), the world’s second-most valuable carrier by market capitalisation, filled 67.3% of the space available on its planes for passengers and cargo in March, up from February but down from the same period a year ago.

The Singapore flag carrier had reported a load factor of 66.9% for February, and 72.9% in March 2010.

SIA filled 73.2% of its passenger seats last month, while its cargo load factor was 64.5%.