LAN Airlines traffic rises 7.8 percent in April

April capacity increased to 6.2 percent, the carrier said. LAN's load factor, a measure of occupancy, increased 1.1 percentage points to 87 percent.

The figures cover LAN's entire system. International traffic increased 7 percent, while domestic traffic in Chile rose 13.1 percent, the airline said.

LAN did not break out precise traffic and capacity numbers.

LAN shares rose 2 cents to $11.68 in morning trading.