IATA reports stable international traffic growth in Sep-2009

IATA reports (29-Oct-2009) the following international traffic growth by region in Sep-2009:

• Passenger traffic (RPKs): +0.3% year-on-year;
  • Africa: -4.2%;
  • Asia Pacific: +2.1%;
  • Europe: -4.2%;
  • Latin America: +3.4%;
  • Middle East: +18.2%;
  • North America: -2.4%;
• Passenger load factor: 77.1%;
  • Africa: 68.6%;
  • Asia Pacific: 75.5%;
  • Europe: 79.5%;
  • Latin America: 73.5%;
  • Middle East: 71.8%;
  • North America: 81.1%;
• Cargo traffic (FTKs): -5.4%;
  • Africa: -6.9%;
  • Asia Pacific: -3.1%;
  • Europe: -13.0%;
  • Latin America: +1.8%;
  • Middle East: +3.6%;
  • North America: -5.0%. [more]

IATA: "It is far too early to call this a recovery. The worst may be over in terms of the fall in demand, but yields continue to be a disaster and costs are rising. The airline industry remains firmly in the red with a fragile business environment," Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO. Source: IATA, 29-Oct-2009.