International passenger traffic up 6.0% in Feb-2011: IATA

IATA reports (29-Mar-2011) the following total international traffic growth by region in Feb-2011:

• Passenger traffic (RPKs): +6.0% year-on-year;
  • Africa: -1.3%;
  • Asia Pacific: +3.0%;
  • Europe: +7.4%;
  • Latin America: +11.8%;
  • Middle East: +8.4%;
  • North America: +6.7%;
• Passenger load factor: 73%;
  • Africa: 60.4%;
  • Asia Pacific: 75.4%;
  • Europe: 72.7%:
  • Latin America: 76.4%;
  • Middle East: 72.2%:
  • North America: 71.7%;
• Cargo traffic (FTKs): +2.3%;
  • Africa: -5.7%;
  • Asia Pacific: -4.5%;
  • Europe: +6.3%;
  • Latin America: +12.1%;
  • Middle East: +4.5%:
  • North America: +11.8%. [more]

IATA: "Unfortunately the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has brought a further shock that will depress the March data. Japan generates 6-7% of global travel, 10% of revenues, and significant freight flows. Many are suggesting that reconstruction will generate a significant upturn in the economy, and in demand for transport. However, before that takes place there are several months at least of further decline ahead," Source: Company statement, 29-Mar-2011.