SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 9 /PRNewswire/ --
- Domestic market share in April was 47.1%
TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE:TAM) announces operating data for April 2008, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today.
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According to ANAC, in the international market, TAM registered 24.8% growth in RPK and 19.9% in ASK, compared to April 2007. The company attained market share of 72.4%, representing 2.9 p.p. growth year on year. TAM attained 73.8% load factor, 7.5 p.p. higher than the market average of 66.4%.
In the domestic market, TAM registered 0.2% reduction in RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and 14.3% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In April, market demand increased 3.8% and market supply increased 18.3%. TAM registered domestic market share (RPK) of 47.1%, a 1.9 p.p. decrease compared to the same period in 2007. TAM's domestic load factor was 66.5%, 0.6 p.p. higher than the market average of 65.9%.
The domestic scheduled RASK in April 2008 increased compared to the April 2007.
Please find below our operating data for April: Operating data Apr-08 Apr-07 Var. % Domestic Market ASK (millions) - Supply 2,827 2,472 14.30% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,880 1,884 -0.20% Load Factor 66.50% 76.20% -9.7 p.p. Market share 47.10% 49.00% -1.9 p.p. International Market ASK (millions) - Supply 1,626 1,356 19.90% RPK (millions) - Demand 1,200 962 24.80% Load Factor 73.80% 70.90% 2.9 p.p. Market share 72.40% 69.50% 2.9 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 three years, and held a 47.1% domestic market share and 72.4% international market share at the end of April 2008. TAM operates regular flights to 42 destinations throughout Brazil. It serves 79 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
