OAG: Western European capacity on offer up nearly 9% as holiday season continues

21 July, 2021

OAG reported (19-Jul-2021) scheduled capacity offered for sale in Western Europe rose 8.8% for the week commencing 19-Jul-2021, to just under 16.5 million seats. Regional capacity now sits 38% below Jul-2019 levels, with airlines having added 1.2 million seats for sale over the past week. Key growth countries included traditional European Mediterranean holiday destinations and source markets, with Greece growing 9.1%, Spain expanding 8.4%, Italy up 5.1%, France up 5% and Germany growing 3.7%. Offered capacity in the UK spiked 33%, with airlines adding 400,000 seats as travel restrictions eased. [more - original PR]