British Airways reported that in May 2009 capacity was 5.3% below May 2008. Traffic fell by 6.5%, this resulted in a passenger load factor decrease of 1.0 points versus last year, to 75.1%. Traffic comprised a 17.2% cent decrease in premium traffic and a 4.2% fall in non-premium traffic.

Biden FAA leader nominee withdraws after “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks”
American President Joe Biden’s nominee for the role of leader of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phillip Washington, has withdrawn his name owing to “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks which have focused on his service and experience, CNN reported. Though his announcement for the role was made last year, since then the