The SAS Group Traffic figures August 2009
SAS Group's August traffic figures
. SAS Group's traffic decreased by 17.1% during August and seat capacity
was down 20.5% vs. 2008.
. SAS Group carried 2.0 million passengers in August, down 15.7% vs.
2008.
. Total passenger load factor in August was 76.1%, up 3.1 p.u. vs.
August 2008.
Group market trends and yield development
The yield for Scandinavian Airlines in July was down by 3.2% as
expected. For August 2009, the change in yield is expected to be more
negative indicating further yield pressure going forward. The summer
leisure traffic developed well and combined with capacity reductions
helped to improve load factor by 3.1 p.u. in August. The yield pressure
in combination with the weak demand adds further challenges to the
industry and requires actions in order to mitigate the negative revenue
impact. Negotiations with unions with the objective to reduce costs have
been initiated. The market continues to be unpredictable and the
uncertainty regarding the timing of the recovery is considerable.
The SAS Group is currently implementing a new strategic approach - Core
SAS - to secure a future profitable SAS. The strategy includes cost
initiatives of SEK 4.5 bn as well as a 20% reduction in capacity. The
implementation is well on track. An additional SEK 2.0 bn cost savings
was initiated in August 2009.
For further information Please contact VP,Head of SAS Group Investor
Relations Sture Stølen
+ 46 8 797 1451 sture.stolen@sas.se
Homepage: www.sasgroup.net
SAS Group's August traffic figures
. SAS Group's traffic decreased by 17.1% during August and seat capacity
was down 20.5% vs. 2008.
. SAS Group carried 2.0 million passengers in August, down 15.7% vs.
2008.
. Total passenger load factor in August was 76.1%, up 3.1 p.u. vs.
August 2008.
Group market trends and yield development
The yield for Scandinavian Airlines in July was down by 3.2% as
expected. For August 2009, the change in yield is expected to be more
negative indicating further yield pressure going forward. The summer
leisure traffic developed well and combined with capacity reductions
helped to improve load factor by 3.1 p.u. in August. The yield pressure
in combination with the weak demand adds further challenges to the
industry and requires actions in order to mitigate the negative revenue
impact. Negotiations with unions with the objective to reduce costs have
been initiated. The market continues to be unpredictable and the
uncertainty regarding the timing of the recovery is considerable.
The SAS Group is currently implementing a new strategic approach - Core
SAS - to secure a future profitable SAS. The strategy includes cost
initiatives of SEK 4.5 bn as well as a 20% reduction in capacity. The
implementation is well on track. An additional SEK 2.0 bn cost savings
was initiated in August 2009.
For further information Please contact VP,Head of SAS Group Investor
Relations Sture Stølen
+ 46 8 797 1451 sture.stolen@sas.se
Homepage: www.sasgroup.net