SAO PAULO, Brazil, December 7 /PRNewswire/ --
- Domestic market share in November was 49.9%
TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4; NYSE: TAM) announces operating data for November 2007, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.
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According to ANAC, TAM registered 15.5% growth in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and a 9.0% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In November, market demand increased 14.3% and market supply increased 8.6%. TAM registered domestic market share (RPK) of 49.9%, a 0.5 p.p. increase compared to the same period in 2006. TAM's domestic load factor was 72.1%, 1.8 p.p. higher than the market average 70.4%.
In the international market, TAM registered 58.4% growth in RPK and 65.0% in ASK compared to November 2006. The company attained 73.2% of market share, representing 11.9 p.p. growth year on year. TAM attained 68.0% load factor, 6.1 p.p. higher than the market average of 61.9%.
The scheduled domestic yield for November 2007 remained stable with 3Q07.
Please find below operating data for November:
Operating data Nov 2007 Nov 2006 Var. % Domestic Market ASK (millions) - Supply 2,630 2,413 9.0% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,897 1,642 15.5% Load Factor 72.1% 68.0% 4.1 p.p. Market share 49.9% 49.4% 0.5 p.p. International Market ASK (millions) - Supply 1,411 855 65.0% RPK (millions) - Demand 960 606 58.4% Load Factor 68.0% 70.9% -2.9 p.p. Market share 73.2% 61.3% 11.9 p.p. Investor Relations Contact: Phone: +55-11-5582-9715 Fax: +55-11-5582-8149 invest@tam.com.br 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 49.9% domestic market share and 73.2% international market share at the end of November 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 statements:
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.
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