Passenger traffic up 5% in Nov-2012, cargo traffic up 2%: IATA

Aviation Nigeria

IATA reports (09-Jan-2013) the following traffic growth in Nov-2012:

Passenger traffic (RPKs): +4.6% year-on-year;

International passenger traffic (RPKs): +5.6%;
Africa: +5.0%;
Asia Pacific: +6.2%;
Europe: +4.0%;
Latin America: +11.0%;
Middle East: +10.5%;
North America: +2.6%;

Domestic passenger traffic (RPKs): +3.0%;
Australia: +8.7%;
Brazil: +10.2%;
China: +7.7%;
India: -6.5%;
Japan: +4.4%;
US: +1.1%;

Passenger load factor: 77.3%;

International passenger load factor: 76.3%;
Africa: 64.7%;
Asia Pacific: 75.7%;
Europe: 77.8%;
Latin America: 76.3%;
Middle East: 73.5%;
North America: 79.6%;

Domestic passenger load factor: 79.1%;
Australia: 80.6%;
Brazil: 73.9%;
China: 79.1%;
India: 77.3%;
Japan: 67.3%;
US: 82.1%;

Cargo traffic (FTKs): +1.6%;

International cargo traffic (FTKs): +1.4%;
Africa: +2.2%;
Asia Pacific: -2.2%;
Europe: stable;
Latin America: +4.0%;
Middle East: +16.1%;
North America: +2.0%;
Domestic cargo traffic (FTKs): +2.7%. [more – original PR]

IATA: “Business confidence improved again in November, reaching levels which indicate stability in the business environment in the months ahead. This could provide support to air freight demand in the coming months, beyond the current boost associated mostly with the holiday season. However, global economic growth remains weak and that will likely keep the demand environment for air transport fragile in the months to come. On the positive side, airlines are keeping load factors high by limiting capacity growth, which should help financial performance.” Source: Company statement, 09-Jan-2013.

FAAN advises on Yuletide travels.

Aviation Nigeria

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised Nigerians, especially air travelers  to make early preparations for their travel during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, to avoid the rush that usually takes place during these periods at major airports across the country.

Airports across the country usually witness a huge volume of passenger traffic during these holidays, due to increased local movements of passengers for people travelling for the holidays, added to those returning from different countries overseas for the same purpose.
The Authority also urges travelers to leave home early during these festive periods, in order to confirm their tickets and complete other pre-boarding formalities in good time because of the heavy vehicular movements on access roads close to the terminals that may cause some passengers to miss their flights.

According to the General Manager, Corporate Communication(FAAN), Mr Yakubu Dati,:''We also wish to advise vehicle owners to make use of our designated car parks when visiting the airports, whether for business or pleasure. It will help to de-congest the traffic on our access roads and also help to ensure the safety of lives and property within the airports. All vehicles parked in authorized places will therefore be towed and appropriate fines imposed on defaulters''.
It will be noted that the Federal Government has embarked on the transformation of the aviation industry into an efficient and effective sector, spearheaded by the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah.

This has led to the remodelling of 11 airport terminals round the country and the upgrading of power projects across the country, among other projects.


Yakubu Dati
General Manager, Corporate Communications