Silverjet passenger numbers grow in March

Silverjet has announced an increase in passenger figures for March.

The premium-only carrier said that it had another record month in March, with passenger traffic rising by 23 per cent compared with February.

It also reported its highest ever monthly revenues and said that traffic over the Easter priod was strong, despite this traditionally being a quiet time for business class travel.

"Whilst the economic climate is very challenging for all airlines, Silverjet's fares at up to 50 per cent discount to legacy airlines business class fares are attracting an increasing number of corporate customers," commented Lawrence Hunt, chief executive of Silverjet.

The airline currently operates double daily business class flights to New York and daily services to Dubai from Luton Airport.

Some of the features of Silverjet's flights include the use of a private terminal, 30-minute check-in, exclusive lounges and spacious inflight cabins.

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