British Airways PLC - July traffic stats.

(From AFX CNF)

RNS Number:2430H British Airways PLC 04 August 2006 TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS - July 2006 Summary of the headline figures In July 2006, passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was 2.8 per cent above July 2005. Traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, was higher by 4.4 per cent. This resulted in a passenger load factor up 1.2 points versus last year, to 82.3 per cent. The increase in traffic comprised a 11.0 per cent increase in premium traffic and a 3.3 per cent increase in non-premium traffic. Cargo, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometres, fell by 0.9 per cent. Overall load factor increased by 1.2 points to 73.7 per cent. Market conditions Strong revenue is expected to continue, supported by significant promotional activity driving seat factors in all cabins. For the year to March 2007, total revenue is expected to improve by 6 - 7 per cent, up from previous guidance of 5 - 6 per cent …