LCC international pax share at Spanish airports exceeds FSCs in Apr-2015

Spain's Institute of Tourism Studies reported (May-2015) LCC market share in Spain's international passenger market exceeded full service carriers in Apr-2015, holding a 52.5% share compared to FSC's 47.5% share. International passengers at Spanish airports increased 2.7% year-on-year to 5.9 million during the month. Details include:

• Total international passengers: 5.9 million, +2.7% year-on-year;
• • FSCs: 2.8 million, -1.1%;
  • LCCs: 3.1 million, +6.4%;
  • • Top markets by origin:
    • • UK: 1.1 million, +1.2%;
      • Italy: 368,287, +14.4%;
      • Germany: 363,098, +1.2%;
      • France: 290,219, +20.9%;
      • Netherlands: 188,144, +2.7%;
    • Top destinations by airport:
    • • Barcelona: 811,798, +11.8%;
      • Malaga: 391,227, +0.1%;
      • Madrid Barajas: 380,118, +35.4%;
      • Alicante: 338,503, +3.7%;
      • Palma de Mallorca: 323,647, +3.9%.