Sharp rise in premium travel from Africa

According to IATA, traffic between Africa and Europe was also up with 11,6% more passengers flying between these continents. Globally, total premium travel increased by an annualised rate of 6% in March, compared with annual growth of 5% last year.

IATA reports that growth in trade for developed countries declined throughout 2011 but there has been a slight improvement over the past six months. Economy-class travel increased by 7,5% between January and March this year.

For more:

• Business Report: Premium air travel in Africa soars as routes recover from 2011 disruption
  
• IATA: IATA Economics