Asia Pacific passenger and cargo traffic volumes return to pre-crisis levels

Asia Pacific full service airlines have been seeing a pick-up in passenger travel and air cargo demand in 2010, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). AAPA commented that Jul-2010 traffic results "provide further evidence of the strength of the recovery in both passenger and freight markets, with volumes surpassing pre-recession levels", adding: "Commercial activity has also picked up strongly, leading to a rebound in premium passenger traffic on both regional and long haul routes"