CAPA: European seat capacity not in line with demand volatility

CAPA - Centre for Aviation, in a report entitled: 'European airlines' capacity growth out of sync with demand', stated (23-Jul-2020) seat capacity in Europe derived from schedules filed at the start of week commencing 20-Jul-2020 is lower than in the previous week. Europe's airlines are hanging on to schedules until later in the month to maximise capacity flexibility, reflecting uncertain demand patterns, however demand is still not returning in line with capacity due to volatility of demand, travel restrictions, biosecurity measures, purchasing power and consumer confidence in air travel. [more - CAPA Analysis]