TORONTO — Porter Airlines reported an August load factor of 68.7%, 4.8 points higher than the previous year. Despite the effect of Hurricane Irene, August saw best-ever total monthly passengers at over 210,000, and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) also set a record for the fourth consecutive month.

Figures for the month show 118.8 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and 81.6 million RPMs. ASMs grew 19.2% from 99.7 million and RPMs increased 28.1% from 63.7 million versus last year.

“August is one of the busiest months of the year and we’re pleased to see significant year-over-year growth,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Figures for the full year are also impressive and we’re looking to continue this momentum until year end.”