The SAS Group Traffic figures July 2003
The SAS Group ·The SAS Group transported a total of 2,5 million passengers in July 2003 vs 2,7 million in 2002, a decrease of 5,9%. ·Total passenger traffic (RPK) decreased by 0,1% vs 2002. ·Overall group passenger load factor decreased by 1,1 p.u to 70,6% for July 2003 vs. 2002. Market trends and yield development The traffic development in July indicates improving traffic and load factors, but a continued strong pressure on passenger yields. Traffic on North America showed passenger load factors close to 90% in July. Asian routes started to recover in June and load factors was close to 80%