OAG predicts growth for 2010

OAG stated (06-Apr-2010) global airline capacity and frequency will grow in all regions of the world except North America in Apr-2010. According to OAG, total global capacity will increase 6% year-on-year on the back of a 4% increase in the number of flights in Apr-2010. Africa will report the highest percentage growth in seat capacity to/from a region for the second consecutive month. Details include:

Within Asia: scheduled services +11%, capacity +10% year-on-year;•

To/from Asia: +8%, +7%;• Within Middle East: +13%, +15%;•

To/from Middle East: +10%, +9%;• Within Africa: +9%, +10%;•

To/from Africa: +18%, +19%;• Within Europe: +2%, +4%;• To/from Europe: +8%, +6%;• Within North America: -3%, -2%;•

To/from North America: +1%, +2%;• Within Central & South America: +16%, +16%;•

To/from Central & South America: +2%, +3%.

Source OAG