§ Group traffic in November, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, increased by 3.2 per cent versus November 2015; Group capacity measured in Available Seat Kilometres rose by 3.7 per cent.

§ Group premium traffic for the month of November increased by 4.4 per cent compared to the previous year.

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

On 2 November, IAG announced that it will introduce high speed inflight Wi-Fi across its airlines’ shorthaul fleets having reached agreement with Inmarsat to be the launch customer of its next generation European air to ground connectivity. Up to 341 shorthaul aircraft will be fitted with the technology.

On 15 November, Aer Lingus announced its 2017 transatlantic growth plans including a new route from Dublin to Miami and additional frequencies on its Dublin to Los Angeles, Chicago and Orlando services.

On 1 November, British Airways announced its new service from London Gatwick to Oakland, California from March 28, 2017. The airline has also announced plans to invest $110 million in its US airport facilities to enhance the customer experience. This will include a $65 million investment in JFK’s Terminal 7 and airport lounge improvements in Boston, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Houston and Seattle.