Glossary
Airline Operations
Revenue Passenger Kilometer (RPK)
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Definition
A measure of airline traffic calculated as passengers carried multiplied by distance flown
Related Terms
Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)
The total passenger capacity of an airline measured in seats multiplied by distance flown
Load Factor (LF)
The percentage of available seats on an aircraft that are filled with passengers
Yield
Average revenue per passenger-kilometer, a key airline profitability metric
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Revenue Passenger Kilometer (RPK)?
A measure of airline traffic calculated as passengers carried multiplied by distance flown
What does RPK stand for?
RPK stands for Revenue Passenger Kilometer (RPK). A measure of airline traffic calculated as passengers carried multiplied by distance flown
How does Revenue Passenger Kilometer (RPK) relate to other aviation concepts?
Revenue Passenger Kilometer (RPK) is closely related to Available Seat Kilometer and Load Factor, among other key aviation concepts.
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