British Airways reports Feb-2010 traffic highlights

In February 2010 traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, rose by 1.1 per cent on February 2009. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was down 1.9 per cent. This resulted in a passenger load factor increase of 2.2 points versus last year, to 74.2 per cent. Traffic comprised a 5.0 per cent increase in premium traffic and a 0.3 per cent increase in non-premium traffic. Last year’s February traffic data was affected by significant weather disruption in the first week of the month.