AAPA int'l pax up 7%, cargo traffic down 1% in Oct-2015

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported (25-Nov-2015) the following international traffic highlights for its member airlines in Oct-2015:

• Passenger numbers: 23.2 million, +6.5% year-on-year;
• Passenger load factor: 76.9%, +1.6 ppt;
• Cargo traffic (FTK): -0.7%;
• Cargoload factor: 64.2%, -2.2 ppts. [more - original PR]

AAPA: "Robust demand for leisure related travel boosted air passenger markets in October. However, premium travel demand is beginning to show some signs of moderation, possibly a reflection of the slowdown in emerging market economies," Andrew Herdman, Director General. Source: Company statement, 25-Nov-2015.