24-Jan-2018 2:28 PM
ABEAR reports 12% int'l demand increase in 2017; LF averages 84.8%
ABEAR (Brazilian carriers' association) reported (24-Jan-2018) international demand from Brazilian carriers increased 12% year-on-year in 2017. Capacity increased by 10.6%, leading to a 1.1ppt increase on load factor, to 84.8%. In total, 8.4 million passengers were handled, a 11.7% year-on-year increase. [more - original PR - Portuguese]