British Airways announces Jul-08 traffic and capacity statistics
06-Aug-2008 |
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In Jul-08, passenger capacity, measured in ASKs, was 3.5% above Jul-07. Traffic, measured in RPKs, fell by 3.5%.
This resulted in a passenger load factor decrease of 5.4 points versus last year, to 75.8%. Traffic comprised a 0.4% increase in premium traffic and a 4.1% fall in non-premium traffic.
These statistics now incorporate data for OpenSkies operations between Paris and New York. Cargo, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometres, rose by 3.7%.
Market conditions
Market conditions for the industry remain very difficult on the back of high oil prices and a weak economic environment. Longhaul premium remains broadly flat versus last year while non-premium bookings remain most sensitive to price changes.
Strategic Developments
Talks began with Iberia with a view to an all-share merger. Talks are at an early stage but both companies are confident of securing regulatory approval.
OpenSkies said it will introduce a daily service between Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy Airport from 15-Oct-08.
British Airways announced an in-depth study with Rolls-Royce on the viability of alternative fuels. Suppliers will offer alternative fuel samples for testing on a Rolls-Royce RB211 engine from a British Airways Boeing 747.
British Airways celebrated reaching GBP25 million for its UNICEF Change for Good programme. UNICEF and British Airways have worked together on the programme for 14 years, raising money to transform the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable children in more than 50 countries.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 06-Aug-08
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