BAA July traffic numbers up 3.1 pct to record 15 million

London: BAA PLC said its UK airports handled 15 million passengers in July, the most to pass through their airports in a single month and an increase of 3.1 pct over the same month last year.
Of the major markets, European scheduled traffic was up 7.4 pct, while North Atlantic activity was up 0.2 pct, and other long haul routes increased by a collective 8.4 pct.
Among these the fastest growing market was India, which grew 50 pct. UK domestic traffic fell by 1.9 pct in response to a drop in seat capacity on Domestic routes, whilst European Charter dropped 5.9 pct.
Of the major markets, European scheduled traffic was up 7.4 pct, while North Atlantic activity was up 0.2 pct, and other long haul routes increased by a collective 8.4 pct.
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