SAS Mothly Traffic and Capacity Data for November

November in brief Passenger traffic (RPK) was up in November, with an overall increase of 3,2% vs. November 1998. Overall capacity (ASK) was up 0,5% and passenger load factor increased by 1.6 p.u. The development of the overall passenger traffic and passenger mix continues to improve. For the first time since October 1998, the passenger load factor improved compared with previous year. However, the situation of overcapacity and yield pressure is still present on traffic to/from North America as well as parts of the European network. In addition, some uncertainty exists on the effect on travel patterns in January 2000 arising from the change of the millennium. * Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 3,2% in November 1999 vs. 1998. * The number of passengers increased by 2,0%. * Business Class traffic was down 3,2% and Economy Class was up 6,8%. * The passenger load factor increased from 61,4% to 63,1%. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/12/08/19991208BIT00140/bit0001.doc The full message http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/12/08/19991208BIT00140/bit0002.pdf The full message