Premium traffic on the rise but below pre-crisis levels; earthquake and unrest to hit figures

IATA stated traffic momentum was strong at the start of 2011 and rising business confidence points to further gains in the months ahead. However, premium fares are still estimated to be around 15% below their pre-recession levels despite rebounding significantly from the 2009 low. The association also noted that unrest in the Middle East and the Japanese earthquake disaster would likely hit Feb-2011 and Mar-2011 figures.