SAS Monthly Traffic and Capacity Data for July

July in brief Passenger traffic (RPK) was up 8,8% in July. Overall capacity (ASK) was up 1,0% and passenger load factor increased by 5,5 p.u. Trading conditions continued to improve in July with strong traffic growth, particularly in Business Class and further improvements was noted on capacity utilization. All route areas showed increased passenger load factors in July 2000 vs July 1999. Intercontinental routes and European routes developed particularly strong, but also Intra-Scandinavian routes and Swedish domestic routes showed positive development. * Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 8,8% in July 2000 vs. 1999. * The number of passengers increased by 7,1%. * Business Class traffic was up 13,5% and Economy Class was up 8,0%. * The passenger load factor increased from 70,4% to 75,9%. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/08/08/20000808BIT00280/bit0001.doc The full report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/08/08/20000808BIT00280/bit0002.doc The full report