NTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP OCTOBER 2012 - GROUP TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS

§ In October 2012, Group traffic measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres rose by 3.2 per cent versus October 2011 (up 1.7 per cent on a like for like basis); Group capacity measured in Available Seat Kilometres was up 2.7 per cent (up 0.8 per cent on a like for like basis).
§ Taking account of Hurricane Sandy capacity, Group capacity would have risen by 3.4 per cent on an underlying basis.
§ Group premium traffic for the month of October grew by 3.2 per cent compared to the previous year, with 3.2 per cent growth in non-premium traffic
§ Latest outlook to be provided with Q3 results on November 9th.

November 6th, 2012

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

British Airways has fully integrated bmi mainline into its operation from the start of the winter season. Terminal changes at Heathrow were implemented and British Airways now flies 20 new routes.

Qatar Airways is to join the oneworld alliance, with British Airways to sponsor its membership into the alliance.