SAS Monthly Traffic Data - September 1999

SAS Monthly Traffic Data - September 1999 1. September in brief Passenger traffic (RPK) was very weak in September, with an overall decrease of 5,0% vs. September 1998. Overall capacity (ASK) increased by 3,7% and passenger load factor fell by 5.9 p.u. The continued change in passenger mix and the continued pressure on yields in Economy Class continue to put pressure on overall yields. The development of the overall passenger traffic and passenger yields during August and September were below the previous expressed expectations. * Total passenger traffic (RPK) decreased by 5,0% in September 1999 vs. 1998. * The number of passengers decreased by 4,1%. * Business Class traffic was down 8,8% and Economy Class was down 3,0%. * The passenger load factor decreased from 70,8% to 65,0%. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/10/08/19991008BIT00240/bit0001.doc Traffic Report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/10/08/19991008BIT00240/bit0002.pdf Traffic Report