SAS Monthly Traffic and Capacity Data for March 2000

March in brief Passenger traffic (RPK) was up 8,1% in March. Overall capacity (ASK) was up 4,1% and passenger load factor increased by 2,4 p.u. The positive traffic development noted in February continued also in March. Traffic growth was particularly promising on intercontinental routes and Swedish domestic routes, but also the important European segment developed well in March. Traffic in Business Class increased by 5,1%, slightly affected by last years Easter, partly situated at the end of March 1999. * Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 8,1% in March 2000 vs. 1999. * The number of passengers increased by 6,9%. * Business Class traffic was up 5,1% and Economy Class was up 9,5%. * The passenger load factor increased from 63,6% to 66,0%. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/10/20000410BIT00350/bit0001.rtf The full report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/10/20000410BIT00350/bit0002.pdf The full report