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06/11/2009
Aer Lingus Passenger Numbers Dive
Aer Lingus has revealed passenger numbers on its long-haul flights have fallen by more than 25% since this time last year.
Overall passenger numbers during last month were just 0.2% below those for the same month last year, according to the carrier's reports today.
Total passenger numbers in October 2009 were 902,000, a decrease of 0.2% compared to October 2008.
There were 821,000 short-haul passengers, a 3.3% increase on October 2008 but long-haul passengers, numbered 81,000, was a 25.7% decrease on October 2008.
British Airways also revealed bad news today, posting a loss before tax of £292m (€325m) for the six months to the end of September.
However, budget flyer Ryaniar has chosen today to announce it was now carrying four times the UK and Europe short-haul traffic of British Airways.
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said: "Ryanair now carries four times BA’s traffic in the UK and Europe, their most important market.
"Ryanair will continue to grow and attract BA passengers because Ryanair will continue to lower fares."
(DW/BMcC)
Overall passenger numbers during last month were just 0.2% below those for the same month last year, according to the carrier's reports today.
Total passenger numbers in October 2009 were 902,000, a decrease of 0.2% compared to October 2008.
There were 821,000 short-haul passengers, a 3.3% increase on October 2008 but long-haul passengers, numbered 81,000, was a 25.7% decrease on October 2008.
British Airways also revealed bad news today, posting a loss before tax of £292m (€325m) for the six months to the end of September.
However, budget flyer Ryaniar has chosen today to announce it was now carrying four times the UK and Europe short-haul traffic of British Airways.
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said: "Ryanair now carries four times BA’s traffic in the UK and Europe, their most important market.
"Ryanair will continue to grow and attract BA passengers because Ryanair will continue to lower fares."
(DW/BMcC)
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