BA - Traffic and capacity statistics- September 2009
In September 2009, passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was 3.7 per cent below September 2008. Traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, fell by 0.8 per cent. This resulted in a passenger load factor increase of 2.4 points versus last year, to 81.3 per cent. Traffic comprised a 7.9 per cent decrease in premium traffic and a 0.7 per cent increase in non-premium traffic. Premium traffic comparisons are starting to be against a weaker base, with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers occurring mid-way through September 2008.
Cargo, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometres, fell by 2.6 per cent.
Market conditions
Market conditions remain unchanged with yields under pressure from the year on year impact of lower fuel surcharges, exchange movements and mix.
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Strategic Developments
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