AZUL Azul SA

 

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 October, 2020

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 September | 2020

 

 

Azul Reports September 2020 Traffic

 

São Paulo, October 5, 2020 – Azul S.A., “Azul”, (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the best airline in the world according to Tripadvisor, announces today its preliminary traffic results for September 2020.

Consolidated passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 23.5% compared to August 2020 on a capacity increase (ASKs) of 16.0%, resulting in a load factor of 80.2%. Domestic load factor was 80.7% and international load factor was 74.6%.

“Once again we continue to see an improvement in domestic passenger demand as we approach the strongest travel season in Brazil. September capacity was 42% of the same period last year, and in October we expect to reach approximately 55% of pre-Covid capacity. The size and connectivity of our network combined with our fleet flexibility give us the unique tools to capture the maximum benefits of this demand recovery”, said John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO.

 

 

About Azul

 

Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, offers 916 daily flights to 116 destinations. With an operating fleet of 140 aircraft and more than 13,000 crewmembers, the Company has a network of 249 non-stop routes as of December 31, 2019. 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. Azul was also recognized in 2019 as best regional carrier in South America for the ninth consecutive year by Skytrax. Additionally, in 2019, Azul ranked among the top ten most on–time low-cost carriers in the world, according to OAG. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.

 

 

 

 

Glossary

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:    October 5, 2020

Azul S.A.

By:   /s/ Alexandre Wagner Malfitani                                 
Name: Alexandre Wagner Malfitani
Title: Chief Financial Officer