Second Anniversary of 9/11 Shows Few Flight Reductions, Says OAG
10 September 2003
The second anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks will not have a major impact on the airline industry, according to figures published today by OAG, the world's leading source of independent flight schedule information.
OAG data indicates that carriers have reduced U.S. domestic flights by 7% (just over 2000 flights) on September 11, 2003. This is less severe than last year when carriers reduced schedules for the day by 12%.
"These findings suggest an increased confidence, both in the carriers who've made decisions not to reduce flights, as well as the consumers who continue to fly", said Joseph F. Laughlin, vice president, OAG data.
OAG also compared flight schedule frequency for tomorrow's anniversary against September 11, 2002. Highlights include:
- Worldwide flight schedules for the day are up 2% on September 11, as compared to last year, although still down 6% compared to 2001.
- U.S. domestic flights on September 11, 2003 are up 3% over last year.
- Individual U.S. airports are showing considerable recovery compared to 2002. Cincinnati, Chicago Midway, Salt Lake City, Oakland and Fort Lauderdale are all operating with flights equal to, or more than they did on September 11, 2001.
- Only transpacific flights show a further decrease of 3% over last year's anniversary.
Dana Kessler
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