ABEAR carriers reduce supply 7.19% in Jan-2013 compare to Jan-2012; reports ASKs, RSKs, market share

Brazilian Association of Airlines (ABEAR) announced (21-Feb-2013) its five member carriers collectively reduced supply in Jan-2013 by 7.19%, compared to Jan-2012. ABEAR technical advisor Adalberto Febeliano said, "The reduction in supply has been a trend among business in recent months in response to rising operating costs." ABEAR reported the following ASKs, RSKs and load factors for Jan-2013:

• ASKs: +4.58% overall in Jan-2013 compared to Dec-2012;
  • TRIP Linhas Aereas: +13.13%;
  • Azul: +10.13%;
  • Gol: +5.1%;
  • Avianca Brazil: +2.97%;
  • TAM Airlines: +1.97%;
• RPKs: +6.79% overall in Jan-2013 compared to Dec-2012;
  • TRIP: +24.75%;
  • Azul: +12.91%;
  • Gol: +6.23%;
  • TAM: +4.35%;
  • Avianca Brazil: +3.67%;
• Load factors: overall 79.39%, +1.64%;
  • TRIP: +7.15%;
  • Azul and TAM: +2%;
  • Avianca Brazil and Gol: no change;
• Market shares in Jan-2013, compared to Dec-2012:
  • TAM: 42.86%, -1%;
  • Gol: 34.4%, -0.18%;
  • Azul: 11.13%, +0.6%;
  • Avianca Brazil: 6.29%, -0.19%;
  • TRIP: 5.32%, +0.77%. [more - original PR - Portuguese]