1.   It attributed the slight improvement in load factor to recent schedule changes and fare sales.

2.   The load factor is the percentage of seats filled by paying passengers.

3.   Analysts say the heightening battle will force fares down and lower load factors -- the percentage of seats filled.

4.   Beauvais declined to disclose the load factor at which Western Pacific would be profitable.

5.   Bethune said he thinks load factors will continue to improve because he expects the economy to recover.

6.   All reported rising load factors.

7.   Currently, a weakening of load factors and yields are being offset by higher-than-expected cost savings.

8.   Franke says that, with its heavy load factor, the airline is simply stretched.

9.   He said going into a new market typically lowers the load factor as an airline has to compete with established rivals.

10.   His theories and calculations for safe construction dealt with load factors like snow, high winds, earthquakes and structural weight that strain and deform tall buildings.