breakeven load factor

noun

The load factor necessary for an airline to break even. It is a function of the percent of seats filled at a particular yield versus the airlines operating costs.

Meanings

nounbreakeven load factor (plural breakeven load factors)

plural breakeven load factors

  1. aeronauticsThe load factor necessary for an airline to break even. It is a function of the percent of seats filled at a particular yield versus the airlines operating costs.
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