Mumbai based full service carrier Jet Airways has posted a Rs. 713.6 crore loss in the second quarter of FY 2011-2012, up from a loss of Rs. 156.8 crore in the first quarter. The carrier made a profit of 12.43 crores in the same period last year.
Here are some of the key metrics for Jet Airways’ second quarter
- Revenue increased 7.4% to Rs. 3293.5 crore
- Absolute fuel costs were up 50% on 8.7% capacity growth
- Carried 12.6% more passengers
- 0.5% decrease in passenger yield to Rs 7178
- Net loss of 713.6 crores, down from a profit of Rs. 12.43 crore in the previous year
- 16.7% growth in number of departures
- Interest expenses declined 14.5% to 214.0 crores
- The carrier posted a one time special loss of Rs. 275.7 crore in the second quarter due to currency fluctuations
We will be doing a full financial analysis over the weekend for full posting next week.