UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July, 2022
Commission File Number: 001-38049
Azul S.A.
(Name of Registrant)
Edifício Jatobá, 8th floor, Castelo Branco Office Park
Avenida Marcos Penteado de Ulhôa Rodrigues, 939
Tamboré, Barueri, São Paulo, SP 06460-040, Brazil.
+55 (11) 4831 2880
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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Traffic Release June | 2022 |
Azul Reports June 2022 Traffic
São Paulo, July 7, 2022 – Azul S.A., “Azul”, (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by departures and number of cities served, announces today its preliminary traffic results for June 2022.
Consolidated passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 40.1% compared to June 2021 on a capacity (ASKs) increase of 35.8%, resulting in a load factor of 79.3%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points compared to the same period in 2021.
“We experienced strong traffic and unit revenue in June. Our competitive advantages and disciplined capacity allocation continue to give us confidence in the revenue environment going forward,” says John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO.
Jun/22 | Jun/21 | % ∆ | 2Q22 | 2Q21 | % ∆ | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | % ∆ | |
Domestic | |||||||||
RPK (million) | 2,158 | 1,708 | 26.3% | 6,666 | 4,443 | 50.0% | 10,950 | 8,041 | 36.2% |
ASK (million) | 2,768 | 2,168 | 27.6% | 8,571 | 5,653 | 51.6% | 13,828 | 10,390 | 33.1% |
Load factor | 78.0% | 78.8% | -0.8 p.p. | 77.8% | 78.6% | -0.8 p.p. | 79.2% | 77.4% | +1.8 p.p. |
International | |||||||||
RPK (million) | 359 | 89 | 303.0% | 1,004 | 238 | 322.0% | 1,486 | 323 | 360.6% |
ASK (million) | 409 | 171 | 138.3% | 1,170 | 453 | 158.4% | 1,801 | 543 | 231.4% |
Load factor | 87.9% | 52.0% | +35.9 p.p. | 85.8% | 52.5% | +33.3 p.p. | 82.5% | 59.4% | +23.1 p.p. |
Total | |||||||||
RPK (million) | 2,517 | 1,797 | 40.1% | 7,670 | 4,681 | 63.8% | 12,436 | 8,364 | 48.7% |
ASK (million) | 3,176 | 2,340 | 35.8% | 9,741 | 6,105 | 59.6% | 15,629 | 10,934 | 42.9% |
Load factor | 79.3% | 76.8% | +2.5 p.p. | 78.7% | 76.7% | +2.0 p.p. | 79.6% | 76.5% | +3.1 p.p. |
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, offers around 900 daily flights to over 150 destinations. With an operating fleet of 160 aircraft and more than 12,000 crewmembers, Azul has a network of more than 240 non-stop routes. In 2020 Azul was awarded best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, the first time a Brazilian Flag Carrier ranked number one in the Traveler’s Choice Awards. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.
Glossary
Traffic Release June | 2022 |
Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK)
One-fare paying passenger transported one kilometer. RPK is calculated by multiplying the number of revenue passengers by the number of kilometers flown.
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK)
Number of aircraft seats multiplied by the number of kilometers flown.
Contact
Investor Relations
Tel: +55 11 4831 2880
invest@voeazul.com.br
Media Relations
Tel: +55 11 4831 1245
imprensa@voeazul.com.br
This traffic release includes estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These estimates and forward-looking statements are based mainly on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends that affect or may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, liquidity, prospects and the trading price of our preferred shares, including in the form of ADSs. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to many significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are made in light of information currently available to us. In addition, in this release, the words “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. Azul is not under the obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this press release because of new information, future events or other factors. Our independent public auditors have neither examined nor compiled the forward-looking statements and, accordingly, do not provide any assurance with respect to such statements. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the future events and circumstances discussed in this release might not occur and are not guarantees of future performance. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decision based upon these estimates and forward-looking statements.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 07, 2022
Azul S.A.
By: /s/ Alexandre Wagner Malfitani
Name: Alexandre Wagner Malfitani
Title: Chief Financial Officer