Competitive performance of Aviation Business
2016 generated an important turning point, with positive growth rates, especially when compared to 2015 (year of the Expo). The last ended year saw the opening of 13 new destinations and the entry of 4 new carriers, which have led to an important growth trend in the last quarter that will continue as the season continues.
The trend of the last quarter is a good sign heading towards 2017 traffic targets.
Traffic expansion measures at Malpensa (no.)
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | TOTAL 2014-2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New carriers | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| New services * | 30 | 24 | 25 | 79 |
| Increasing frequencies by existing carriers on routes they already serve | 12 | 13 | 55 | 80 |
| Total increase in weekly frequencies (new services + frequency increases) | 158 | 112 | 147 | 417 |
*New services means the introduction of new destinations served by existing carriers, or new carriers operating on already served routes, or new carriers that serve new destinations.
Source: SEA