For every airline and every flight there is a percentage of seats that the airline must sell at a given yield, or price level, to cover the flight’s operating costs, as to not lose money. This is called the break-even load factor, which varies by airline, and fluctuates based on expenses.
NEWS Break Even Load Factor Snapshot
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