African budget carrier Fastjet saw passenger yields almost double last month over December 2012.
The average yield per passenger was $97, compared to $50 a year earlier.
The Tanzania-based airline carried a record 37,458 passengers in the month and achieved an average load factor of 71%.
Total revenue for the month was $3.6 million, described as being “considerably more” than previous months and exceeding $3 million for the first time since the start of operations.
Interim chairman and chief executive Ed Winter said: “Our yield and total revenue figures for the month were excellent and the performance on our established routes during the important Christmas period was better than expected.
“As previously announced, flights are now on sale for our second international route, Dar es Salaam to Lusaka, which launches on 1st February.
“Early indicators suggest that the route will prove to be a popular link between two major commercial hubs. Many Tanzanians and Zambians undertake the uncomfortable and dangerous 24-hour road journey between the two cities each day.
“Based on our achievements in 2013, as we enter 2014 I am very optimistic about the prospect of Fastjet rolling out the low-cost model on many more routes.
“Our success to date shows that the African market will react very positively to the provision of reliable, safe and well-priced air transport.”