Flights to the US are operating at near full capacity as the strong dollar continues to sway consumer choice.
Qantas operated with 96% loads in June with Delta and Virgin Australia close behind with 95.6% and 95.1% respectively.
United’s services to the US were 87% full.
For inbound flights Qantas reported a load factor of 91%, Delta 75.3%, Virgin Australia 80.7% and United 76%.
The data, collated by the department of infrastructure and transport, revealed mixed loads to New Zealand with Qantas lagging behind the three other major carriers on the route.
Air NZ reported inbound loads of 82% and outbound of almost 81% with Jetstar’s ex-Australia flights 80% full and inbound 74.5%.
Virgin Australia operated both inbound and outbound flights at 74% capacity. Qantas, meanwhile, reported inbound loads of 70% while selling 63.4% of outbound seats.
