AEA airlines reports growth on Middle East and Africa services in Dec-2009

Association of European Airlines (AEA) reports (05-Feb-2010) the following traffic highlights on Africa and Middle East services for its member airlines:

• Dec-2009:
  • North Africa: 384,600, +2.4% year-on-year;
  • Middle East: 752,400, +6.5%;
  • Sub Saharan Africa: 778,500, +3.2%;
• 12 months ended 31-Dec-2009:
  • North Africa: 4.8 million, +2.9%;
  • Middle East: 9.3 million, +7.6%;
  • Sub Saharan Africa: 8.6 million, +2.4%.