OAG reports 5% rise in Feb-2011 global seat capacity

OAG reports (09-Feb-2011) global airline capacity and frequency in Feb-2011 will increase 5% and 4%, respectively. Details include:

• Global: capacity +5%, scheduled services +4% year-on-year;
  • To/from Asia: +12%, +13%;
  • To/from Europe: +11%, +10%;
  • To/from Middle East: +14%, +13%;
  • To/from North America: +3%, stable;
  • To/from Central and South America: -3%, -4.3%.
  • To/from Africa: +13.2%, +12%. [more]