A growing regional divide in premium traffic. bmi axes Business Class on short-haul routes

Worldwide premium traffic is still contracting, although volumes have now recovered by approximately 5% from the May-2009 low point. However, there are large differences between the recovery of premium traffic in geographical markets, “reflecting the very different pace of economic recovery in major economies”, according to IATA. [754 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• A slow recovery
• bmi ditches short-haul Business Class
• Premium revenues returning

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• IATA total premium traffic growth: Dec-07 to Nov-09
• Premium traffic growth by route- Nov-2009 & year-to-date   
• Premium traffic share & revenue share within Europe