Singapore Airlines Sep-2009 pax down 10%

Singapore Airlines passenger numbers down 10% - traffic highlights in Sep-2009:

• Passenger numbers: 1.4 million-10.0% year-on-year;
• Passenger load factor: 80.9%, +4.0 ppts;
  • East Asia: 76.3%, +8.5 ppts;
  • Americas: 79.8%, +5.5 ppts;
  • Europe: 87.3%, +0.6 ppt;
  • South West Pacific: 85.3%, -0.4 ppt;
  • West Asia and Africa: 71.3%, +5.5 ppts;
• Cargo volume:
  • SIA Cargo: 93,700 tonnes, -15.6%. [more]

Singapore Airlines: "While the ongoing global economic slowdown continues to impact travel demand, fare promotions have helped to mitigate the decline in loads. Singapore Airlines will continue to monitor traffic movement and make appropriate adjustments where necessary to match capacity to forward demand," Company statement. Source: Singapore Airlines, 15-Oct-2009.