SAO PAULO, Brazil, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --
- Domestic market share in February was 50.6%
TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE: TAM) announces operating data for February 2008, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.
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According to ANAC, TAM registered 21.8% growth in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and 17.2% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In February, market demand increased 12.9% and market supply increased 15.8%. TAM registered domestic market share (RPK) of 50.6%, a 3.7 p.p. increase compared to the same period in 2007. TAM's domestic load factor was 70.5%, 4.4 p.p. higher than the market average of 66.1%.
In the international market, TAM registered 65.2% growth in RPK and 55.1% in ASK, compared to February 2007. The company attained market share of 67.3%, representing 6.2 p.p. growth year on year. TAM attained a 73.9% load factor, 8.2 p.p. higher than the market average of 65.7%.
Please find below our operating data for February: Operating data Feb 2008 Feb 2007 Var. % Domestic Market ASK (millions) - Supply 2,668 2,277 17.2% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,880 1,543 21.8% Load Factor 70.5% 67.8% 2.7 p.p. Market share 50.6% 46.9% 3.7 p.p. International Market ASK (millions) - Supply 1,645 1,061 55.1% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,216 736 65.2% Load Factor 73.9% 69.4% 4.5 p.p. Market share 67.3% 61.0% 6.2 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 three years, and held a 50.6% domestic market share and 67.3% international market share at the end of February 2008. TAM operates regular flights to 49 destinations throughout Brazil. It serves 76 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 4.5 million subscribers and has awarded more than 5.2 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.
Web site: http://www.tam.com.br
