SAO PAULO, Brazil, November 9 /PRNewswire/ --
- Domestic market share in October was 46.6%
TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE:TAM) announces operating data for October 2007, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.
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According to ANAC, TAM registered 5.7% growth in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year and an 8.5% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In October, market demand increased 15.7% and market supply increased 17.8%. TAM registered a domestic market share (RPK) of 46.6%, a 4.4 p.p. decrease compared to the same period in 2006. TAM's domestic load factor was 69.9%, 0.5 p.p. higher than the market average 69.4%.
In the international market, TAM registered 80.5% growth in RPK and 86.2% in ASK, compared to October 2006. The company attained market share of 71.2%, representing 13.1 p.p. growth year on year. TAM attained 72.6% load factor, 4.7 p.p. higher than the market average of 67.9%.
The domestic scheduled yield for October 2007 remained stable with third quarter 2007.
Please find below our operating data for October: Operating data Oct 2007 Oct 2006 Var. % Domestic Market ASK (millions) - Supply 2,626 2,420 8.5% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,835 1,737 5.7% Load Factor 69.9% 71.8% -1.9 p.p. Market share 46.6% 51.0% -4.4 p.p. International Market ASK (millions) - Supply 1,439 773 86.2% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,045 579 80.5% Load Factor 72.6% 74.9% -2.3 p.p. Market share 71.2% 58.1% 13.1 p.p. Investor Relations Contact: Phone: +55-11-5582-9715 Fax: +55-11-5582-8149 invest@tam.com.br http://www.tam.com.br/ri Press Agency Contact: Phone: +55-11-5582-8167 Fax: +55-11 5582-8155 tamimprensa@tam.com.br
About TAM:
TAM (www.tam.com.br) has been the leader in the Brazilian domestic market for more than four years, and held a 46.6% domestic market share and 71.2% international market share at the end of October 2007. TAM operates regular flights to 47 destinations throughout Brazil. It serves 81 different cities in the domestic market through regional alliances. Additionally, it maintains code-share agreements with international airline companies that allow passengers to travel to a large number of destinations throughout the world. TAM was the first Brazilian airline company to launch a loyalty program. Currently, the program has over 4.3 million subscribers and has awarded more than 4.7 million tickets.
Forward-looking statement:
This notice may contain forward-looking statements. These estimates merely reflect the expectations of the Company's management and involve risks and uncertainties. The Company is not responsible for investment operations or decisions taken based on information contained in this release. These estimates are subject to changes without prior notice.
Web site: http://www.tam.com.br
