Tarom spent RON49.7 million more on fuel compared with 2017. Kerosene price rose 30% on the European market, versus 2017. Tarom saw a total increase in fuel costs of 34%.
According to the statement, Tarom registered a 21% increase in passenger numbers, a 5% rise in passenger load factor and saw the opening of 14 new routes in 2018.
Early June 2018, Tarom bought two Boeing 737-800 NG (Next Generation) aircrafts, which can carry 160 passengers each and were acquired in operating leasing from Boeing.