Russian airlines’ passenger traffic climbs once again

In October 2016 Russian airlines carried almost 7.8 million passengers, up 4% year-o-year In October 2016 Russian airlines carried almost 7.8 million passengers, up 4% year-o-year (photo by Leonid Faerberg / transport-photo.com)

In October 2016 passenger traffic carried by Russian airlines demonstrated growth for the first time in many months. According to Federal Air Transport Agency’s preliminary data, the traffic increased 4% year-on-year, and almost reached 7.8 million passengers.

FATA provides data on traffic trends demonstrated by Russia’s largest carriers, all of which boast steady growth. Aeroflot’s traffic in October 2016 grew 11.2%, S7 Airlines demonstrated growth of 9.8%, UTair, 28.1% and Ural Airlines, 14.5%. Due to the merger with it sister carriers from Aeroflot Group, Donavia and Orenair, Rossiya showed a sharp year-on-year traffic increase of 113%.

Whereas the news of the final reversal of the trend, which has dominated the Russian market for over a year, may come through as encouraging, there is an assumption that the positive dynamic is the result of a plunge in passenger traffic last year caused by Transaero’s bankruptcy in October.

October 2015 was the last month that showed slight year-on-year growth of passenger numbers (0.5% over October 2014). Starting from November last year the traffic has been sliding continuously. The only exception was in February 2016, when the traffic jumped 0.9% over February 2015.

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
Russian Aviation Insider
Newsletter
Powered by Air Transport Observer, Russia & CIS’ premier information provider on commercial aviation with a 20-year legacy, Russian Aviation Insider provides you with timely and reliable business news, insights and analysis on commercial aviation all around CIS.
Sign up for our free Newsletter and never miss:
  • Airline Business news and analysis
  • Aerospace Industry updates
  • Traffic statistic data and trends
  • Airport, MRO, Leasing and other related businesses
  • Appointments and promotions

Get relevant data from reliable industry sources!

Leave a comment