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PASSENGER POTENTIAL: US - AFRICA MARKETS PASSENGER POTENTIAL: US - AFRICA MARKETS USAfrica Air Transportation Summit June 7, 2007 USAfrica Air Transportation Summit June 7, 2007 Presented by: Mark Diamond Director, SH&E, Inc. Presented by: Mark Diamond Director, SH&E, Inc.

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Page 1: Air Transport Market Potential:  US-Africa Air Transportation Summit, Miami, 2007

PASSENGER POTENTIAL:US - AFRICA MARKETSPASSENGER POTENTIAL:US - AFRICA MARKETS

USAfrica Air Transportation Summit June 7, 2007USAfrica Air Transportation Summit June 7, 2007

Presented by:

Mark DiamondDirector, SH&E, Inc.

Presented by:

Mark DiamondDirector, SH&E, Inc.

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AgendaAgenda

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

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AgendaAgenda

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

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The US-Africa Passenger Market is a Fraction of the Size of Most Other US-International MarketsThe US-Africa Passenger Market is a Fraction of the Size of Most Other US-International Markets

Source: IATA Passenger Forecast CY 2005

USUS--International Passenger Flows International Passenger Flows (Millions)(Millions)CY 2005CY 2005

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.7

1.1

1.3

2.2

3.8

4.6

11.9

14.8

19.8

21.8

23.5

47.7

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

South Asia

Eastern/Central Europe

Middle East

Southeast Asia

Lower South America

Upper South America

Southwest Pacific

Northeast Asia

Caribbean

North America

Central America

Western Europe

Southern AfricaSouthern Africa

Northern AfricaNorthern Africa

Eastern AfricaEastern Africa

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However, the Market Has Been Growing Rapidly and Has Considerable Upside PotentialHowever, the Market Has Been Growing Rapidly and Has Considerable Upside Potential

North AmericaNorth America--Overseas Markets: Overseas Markets: Historic Growth and Percentage Share by Partner RegionHistoric Growth and Percentage Share by Partner Region

Source: Boeing Current Market Outlook 2006. Data excludes intrSource: Boeing Current Market Outlook 2006. Data excludes intraa--North America marketNorth America market

7.3%

4.4%4.0%

3.4% 3.3%2.6%

2.0%

0.5%

3.9%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

8%

China

Centra

l Ameri

ca

Southe

ast A

siaMiddle

East

Europ

eOce

ania

South

America

Northea

st Asia

Africa

Africa

19951995--2005 Average Annual 2005 Average Annual RPK GrowthRPK Growth

2005 Percentage Share of 2005 Percentage Share of RPKsRPKsby Regionby Region

NE Asia16%

Europe48%

Central America

14%

China5%

S America5%

Middle East2%

SE Asia5%

Oceania4%

SW Asia0.2%

AfricaAfrica0.5%0.5%

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Propensity to Travel in Africa is Well BelowThat in Other World RegionsPropensity to Travel in Africa is Well BelowThat in Other World Regions

Sources: Population – United Nations Department of Social and Economic Affairs: Air Passengers - IATA

62.2

50.6

16.2

8.35.3

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Europe North America Latin American& Carribean

Asia AfricaAfricaAfrica

Annual Passengers per Thousand Population, Annual Passengers per Thousand Population, 20052005

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10 Countries Account for 90% of Reported Origin-Destination Traffic Between the US and Africa10 Countries Account for 90% of Reported Origin-Destination Traffic Between the US and Africa

Ghana13%

South Africa23%

Egypt17%

Nigeria10%

Morocco6%

Kenya6%

Other10%

Ethiopia8%

Tanzania4%

Senegal1%

Uganda2%

Sources: US Department of Transportation Origin-Destination Survey. Excludes passengers traveling exclusively on non-U.S. carriers

Percentage Distribution of Reported USPercentage Distribution of Reported US--Africa O&D Passengers by Country, 2006Africa O&D Passengers by Country, 2006

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7.4% 6.6% 6.5% 6.3% 6.0% 5.8%4.5% 4.1% 4.1% 3.6%

12.8%

0%

4%

8%

12%

16%

SW Asia

Africa

S Am

China

SE Asia

Mideast

NE Asia

Europe

C Am

Ocean

ia

Intra-N

Am

6.9% 6.7% 6.3% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.1% 6.0% 5.4% 5.2% 4.8% 4.5% 4.3% 4.3% 3.8%2.7%

7.4%7.6%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

Indian S

ubMideas

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frica

RussiaChina

Sub-Sah

Afri

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CISMex

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merica

Cent Euro

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caWest

Europe

Canada

Domestic

US

The US-Africa Market is Projected to Grow at a Rate That Surpasses Most Other US-International MarketsThe US-Africa Market is Projected to Grow at a Rate That Surpasses Most Other US-International Markets

Sources: Boeing Current Market Outlook, 2006; Airbus Global Market Forecast, 2006-2025.

Projected 20Projected 20--Year Average Annual Growth for US Traffic, by Partner RegionYear Average Annual Growth for US Traffic, by Partner Region

Boeing Forecast: North America Boeing Forecast: North America RPKRPK’’ss, 2005, 2005--20252025

Airbus Forecast: US Airbus Forecast: US RPKRPK’’ss, 2006, 2006--20252025

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Key Growth DriversKey Growth Drivers

Rapid Growth of GDP

Burgeoning Trade in Natural Resources

Rapid Growth in Foreign Direct Investment, Particularly in the Energy Sector

Expansion in the Construction Sector

Development of Tourist Infrastructure & Initiatives to Increase Tourism

Year/Year Percentage Growth in GDP, Year/Year Percentage Growth in GDP, Africa vs. Total World, Africa vs. Total World, 20042004--2007E2007E

5.8%5.7%5.3%5.2%

4.5%

5.3%4.7%

5.3%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

2004 2005 2006 2007E

Africa World

Sources: UN Economic Commission for Africa (Africa GDP), CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis

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72.8% 73.0% 73.1% 75.3% 74.9%

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

New York-Cairo New York-Dakar New York-Casablanca

Atlanta-Ilho do Sal Washington-Dakar

Load Factors on Direct US-Africa ServicesHave Been Reasonably Healthy Load Factors on Direct US-Africa ServicesHave Been Reasonably Healthy

66.1% 60.5% 61.7% 62.7% 63.0% 65.9% 63.8% 70.0% 70.8% 66.8%

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Source: US Department of Transportation T100

Load Factors on Each of the Top 5 Routes Exceeded 72% in 2006Load Factors on Each of the Top 5 Routes Exceeded 72% in 2006Average Load Factors on USAverage Load Factors on US--Africa Africa NonstopsNonstops, , 19971997--20062006

Average Load Factors on Top 5 Routes, Average Load Factors on Top 5 Routes, 20062006

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US-Africa Yields are on a Par With the US-Far East Market, and Higher Than US-EuropeUS-Africa Yields are on a Par With the US-Far East Market, and Higher Than US-Europe

$0.06

$0.07

$0.08

$0.09

$0.10

$0.11

$0.12

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000Trip Length, Kilometers

Yiel

d, U

SD $

per

RPK

US-Canada

US-Caribbean

US-Central AmericaUS-South America

US-Europe

US-Middle East

US-Far East USUS--AfricaAfrica

US-Australia/Pacific

Yields in USYields in US--International Markets, 2006International Markets, 2006US Dollars per RPKUS Dollars per RPK

Source: Based on US DOT O&D Survey. Note: does not include trSource: Based on US DOT O&D Survey. Note: does not include trips that were exclusively on nonips that were exclusively on non--U.S. carriers. U.S. carriers.

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Who is Flying? Nearly Two-Thirds of Passengers on US-Africa Direct Services are U.S. CitizensWho is Flying? Nearly Two-Thirds of Passengers on US-Africa Direct Services are U.S. Citizens

U.S. Citizens60%

Non-U.S. Citizens

40%

Sources: U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)

This Has Positive Implications for Economic Impact on Africa,This Has Positive Implications for Economic Impact on Africa,and the Ability to Attract U.S. Carrier Service and the Ability to Attract U.S. Carrier Service

Percentage Breakdown, U.S. Citizens vs. NonPercentage Breakdown, U.S. Citizens vs. Non--U.S. Citizens, 2004U.S. Citizens, 2004

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Nearly 80% of the US-Africa Market is Estimated to Connect in Another Region, Most Likely at a European HubNearly 80% of the US-Africa Market is Estimated to Connect in Another Region, Most Likely at a European Hub

USUS--Africa Market: Estimated True O&D Passengers and Percentage by Africa Market: Estimated True O&D Passengers and Percentage by Travel Routing Travel Routing ----Flying Direct vs. Connecting in Another RegionFlying Direct vs. Connecting in Another Region

Flying Direct24%

@ 600-700kConnecting Enroute

76%@ 1.9 - 2.3 mil

Sources: Estimates based on data from US Department of Transportation T100 and World Tourism Organization

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US-Africa Travelers Have Numerous On-Line Travel Options on European Hub CarriersUS-Africa Travelers Have Numerous On-Line Travel Options on European Hub Carriers

via CDGvia CDG

via LHR & LGWvia LHR & LGW

via FRAvia FRA

via MXP & FCOvia MXP & FCO

via AMSvia AMS

via MADvia MAD

via LISvia LIS

via ZRHvia ZRH

via VIEvia VIE

via LHRvia LHR

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European Airlines Offer US-Africa Travelers Hundreds of Weekly On-Line Connecting Opportunities at Their HubsEuropean Airlines Offer US-Africa Travelers Hundreds of Weekly On-Line Connecting Opportunities at Their Hubs

European Hub Carrier Service Opportunities European Hub Carrier Service Opportunities Between the US and Africa, Between the US and Africa, May 2007May 2007

Source: Official Airline Guide, June 2007

218

9661 60 57 48 34 26 22 21 16 14

161

6647 40

14

98135

226

9143735

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

AF/CDG BA/LHR AZ/MXP LH/FRA KL/AMS IB/MAD AZ/FCO TP/LIS LX/ZRH BA/LGW OS/VIE VS/LHR

To Africa To US

Weekly Frequencies from HubWeekly Frequencies from Hub

29

17

11 10 97 7 5 5 5 4 2

1215

52 2

58

14

61

58

0

510

1520

2530

35

AF/CDG BA/LHR KL/AMS LH/FRA IB/MAD AZ/MXP TP/LIS LX/ZRH AZ/FCO OS/VIE BA/LGW VS/LHR

To Africa To US

Nonstop Destinations Served from HubNonstop Destinations Served from Hub

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AgendaAgenda

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

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Current US-Africa Direct Service, June 2007Current US-Africa Direct Service, June 2007

Atlanta-Dakar-Johannesburg (7x/Week) DeltaJFK-Accra (4x/Week) DeltaJFK-Lagos (3x/Week) North AmericanBaltimore-JFK-Accra (1x/Week) North AmericanJFK-Cairo (7x/Week) EgyptairJFK-Casablanca (9x/Week) Royal Air MarocBoston-Praia (Cabo Verde) (3x/Week) TACVWashington IAD-Addis Ababa (6x/Week) EthiopianWashington IAD-Johannesburg (7x/Week) South African JFK-Dakar-Johannesburg (7x/Week) South African

Source: Official Airline Guide. Note: Ethiopian Airlines service to Addis Ababa via Rome.

Total: 47 Weekly Total: 47 Weekly NonstopsNonstops + 7 One+ 7 One--Stops (via Europe)Stops (via Europe)

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8 African Countries Currently Receive Direct Service from the US8 African Countries Currently Receive Direct Service from the US

Cape VerdeCape VerdeSenegalSenegal

MoroccoMorocco

NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhana

EgyptEgypt

EthiopiaEthiopia

SouthSouthAfricaAfrica

34.0%

17.9%

13.1%

12.9%

7.3%

5.0%

1.5%

8.2%

The Top 4 Countries The Top 4 Countries –– South Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal and Morocco Egypt, Senegal and Morocco –– Receive Receive Nearly 80% of Seat CapacityNearly 80% of Seat Capacity

African Countries Served African Countries Served Direct from the US, & Share Direct from the US, & Share of USof US--Africa Seat Capacity, Africa Seat Capacity, May 2007May 2007

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Historically, Non-U.S. Airlines Have Carried the Lion’s Share of Direct US-Africa PassengersHistorically, Non-U.S. Airlines Have Carried the Lion’s Share of Direct US-Africa Passengers

93% 92% 92% 89% 90% 96% 92% 94% 94% 90%

7% 8% 8% 11% 10% 4% 8% 6% 6% 10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

U.S. CarrierNon-U.S. Carrier

Share of USShare of US--Africa Passengers by Carrier NationalityAfrica Passengers by Carrier NationalityCY 1997 CY 1997 –– CY 2006CY 2006

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation T100

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With the Exception of a Few Markets, Service Between the US and Africa Has Been SpottyWith the Exception of a Few Markets, Service Between the US and Africa Has Been Spotty

US-Africa Scheduled Direct Passenger Service, CY 1997 – CY 2006

Source: Official Airline Guide. * = certain flights have intermediate stops in Europe.

Carrier Route 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Afrinat Int'l New York-BanjulAir Afrique New York-Abidjan

New York-DakarDelta Atlanta-Dakar-Johannesburg

New York-AccraNew York-Cairo

Egyptair New York-CairoEthiopian Newark-Addis Ababa*

Washington-Addis Ababa*Ghana Airways Baltimore-Accra

Baltimore-BanjulBaltimore-FreetownBaltimore-MonroviaNew York-AccraNew York-BanjulNew York-Monrovia

Nigeria Airways New York-LagosNorth American Baltimore-Banjul

Baltimore-New York-AccraNew York-Lagos

Royal Air Maroc New York-CasablancaSouth African Airways Atlanta-Cape Town

Atlanta-JohannesburgAtlanta-SalMiami-Cape TownNew York-Dakar-JohannesburgNew York-JohannesburgNew York-Lagos-JohannesburgNew York-SalWashington-AccraWashington-DakarWashington-Johannesburg

TAA Houston-BanjulNew York-BanjulNew York-FreetownWashington-DakarWashington-Freetown

TACV New York-SalBoston-Praia*Boston-Sal

TWA New York-Cairo

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However, in Recent Years, There Has Been Renewed Interest in the US-Africa Market Among African Airlines . . .However, in Recent Years, There Has Been Renewed Interest in the US-Africa Market Among African Airlines . . .

A Number of African Carriers Have Plansto Launch Service to the United States:

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. . . as Well as US Carriers. . . as Well as US Carriers

North American Airlines Launched Services to West Africa in July 2005, After Ghana Airways’ Shutdown

– Currently Offers 3 Weekly Nonstops JFK-LOS, and 1 Weekly Direct Flight BWI-JFK-ACC

Continental Had Plans to Launch Daily Nonstop Service to Accra and Lagos from its Newark Hub in 2005

– Plans Were Axed Due to Inability to Gain Authorization for Service, in Wake of Virgin Nigeria Dispute

Delta Launched Service to Africa in 2006 and is Growing– In Late 2006, DL Launched Daily ATL-DKR-JNB Service,

and JFK-ACC 4 Times per Week– Plans to Launch Daily ATL-LOS Nonstop Service in December 2007

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Capacity in the US-Africa Market is Well on its Way to Surpassing Pre-September 11 LevelsCapacity in the US-Africa Market is Well on its Way to Surpassing Pre-September 11 Levels

US-Africa Nonstop Capacity and Service, August 1997 – June 2007

10

11

9

14

1211

99

10

12

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Weekly Seats Each WayWeekly Seats Each WayThousandsThousands

3335

30

42

35 3430

32

38

48

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Weekly FrequenciesWeekly FrequenciesEach WayEach Way

Source: Official Airline Guide

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US Carrier Code-Sharing to African Destinations Has Grown Enormously Over the Past 10 YearsUS Carrier Code-Sharing to African Destinations Has Grown Enormously Over the Past 10 Years

36

409

0

100

200

300

400

500

1997 2007

US Carrier CodeUS Carrier Code--Share Service to African Destinations, Share Service to African Destinations, Weekly Frequencies, Summer 2007 vs. Summer 1997Weekly Frequencies, Summer 2007 vs. Summer 1997

Source: Official Airline Guide, August 1997 and June 2007

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123111

71

56

41

7

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Delta

United

America

nNor

thwest

Contin

ental

US Airw

ays

26 25

13

9

1

28

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Delta

United

America

nNor

thwest

Contin

ental

US Airw

ays

Six of the US Major Carriers Now Sell Seats to 36 Destinations Throughout the Continent via Code-ShareSix of the US Major Carriers Now Sell Seats to 36 Destinations Throughout the Continent via Code-Share

US Carrier CodeUS Carrier Code--Share Service to AfricaShare Service to AfricaJune 2007June 2007

Source: Official Airline Guide, June 2007Source: Official Airline Guide, June 2007

Weekly FrequenciesWeekly FrequenciesNumber of AfricanNumber of African

Destinations ServedDestinations Served

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Current US Carrier Code-Shares to Africa June, 2007Current US Carrier Code-Shares to Africa June, 2007

Source: Official Airline Guide, June 2007

US Major: Northwest US AirwaysCode-Share Partner: British

AirwaysBrussels Airlines Alitalia KLM Air France

Royal Air Maroc KLM Lufthansa

South African TAP Lufthansa

Abidjan X XAbuja XAccra X X XAddis Ababa X XAsmara XBamako XBorg El Arab XBrazzaville XCairo X X XCape Town X X XCasablanca X X XConakry XCotonou XDakar X X X X XDar-Es-Salaam X X XDouala X XEntebbe/Kampala X X XFreetown XIlha Do Sal XJohannesburg X X X X XKano X XKhartoum XKinshasa XLagos X X X X XLibreville XLome XLusaka XMaputo XNairobi X X X XNdjamena XNiamey XNouakchott XOuagadougou XRabat XTunis XYaounde X

American Continental Delta United

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Since 1999, the U.S. Government Has Signed “Open Skies”Bilateral Air Service Agreements With 17 African NationsSince 1999, the U.S. Government Has Signed “Open Skies”Bilateral Air Service Agreements With 17 African Nations

African Countries WithAfrican Countries With““Open SkiesOpen Skies”” Bilateral Air ServiceBilateral Air Service

Agreements With the U.S.Agreements With the U.S.TanzaniaTanzania

NamibiaNamibia

BurkinaBurkinaFasoFaso

GhanaGhana

GambiaGambia

Cape VerdeCape VerdeSenegalSenegal

MaliMali

NigeriaNigeria

CameroonCameroon

GabonGabon RwandaRwanda

EthiopiaEthiopia

ChadChad

BeninBeninLiberiaLiberia

UgandaUganda

Source: U.S. Department of State.

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AgendaAgenda

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

1. Market Characteristics, Drivers and Trends

2. Direct Service Characteristics and Trends

3. The View of US Carriers – and What African Airport Stakeholders Can do to Shape Their Perception

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US Carriers’ View of the US-Africa MarketUS Carriers’ View of the US-Africa Market

Pros:Growing Very Rapidly, Certain Key Markets in ParticularHigh O&D Traffic Volumes and High Yields

– Oil-Driven Business– “VFR”

European Carriers Have Operated Successfully for Years Throughout the ContinentCompetition is Relatively Limited at Present

Cons:Uncertain Environment, Continued Perception of RiskMarket Information is SparseLimited Number of Markets Can Sustain Direct Service

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Prerequisites for ServicePrerequisites for Service

Sufficient Traffic Must be Generated on “Local”, “Behind”, “Beyond”and/or “Bridge” Sectors to Sustain Widebody Service

– @ 150-200 Passengers per Day Each Way (PDEW) for Daily Widebody Service

– Connecting Potential at the African Gateway to “Beyond” Points Elsewhere in the Continent is Not Yet a Key Factor – But May Be in the Future

US Gateway Africa Gateway“Local”

US Gateway Africa Gateway“Behind”

US Gateway Africa Gateway“Beyond”

US Gateway Africa Gateway“Bridge”

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Prerequisites for Service, Cont’d.Prerequisites for Service, Cont’d.

Sufficient Information Must be Available to Enable Accurate Market Sizing, by City-Pair and by Purpose of Travel

– Need to Understand “O&D” Traffic Flows and Yields, at the City-Pair Level if Possible

– “MIDT” Booking Data is Insufficient in the US-Africa Market

Aircraft Turns at African Airports Should be Quick – Maximum: 2 Hours– Target: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

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What do US Carriers Evaluate Before Committing a Scarce Aircraft Resource to a Particular Service?What do US Carriers Evaluate Before Committing a Scarce Aircraft Resource to a Particular Service?

Market Characteristics & Potential Profitability– Airlines Estimate a Proposed Service’s Traffic and

Revenue Generation Capability

– Based on This Information, Airline Will Prepare a Full Pro-Forma P&L for the Proposed Service

– The Airline Will Evaluate and Rank These Results Against Other Proposed Markets

Operational Feasibility

Reliable Local Aircraft Service and Handling

Minimum of Red Tape

Safety & Security

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African Governments and Airport Stakeholders areNow Actively Marketing Themselves to US CarriersAfrican Governments and Airport Stakeholders areNow Actively Marketing Themselves to US Carriers

It Appears That Financial Incentives Have Not Yet Beena Major Factor in Influencing Service Decisions

However, Incentives are a Common Component of Airports’Air Service Development Initiatives in the U.S. and Elsewhere. Examples:– Seat Guarantees

– Local Marketing Assistance

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What Can Airports, Governments and Stakeholders in Africa do to Help Stimulate US Carrier Service?What Can Airports, Governments and Stakeholders in Africa do to Help Stimulate US Carrier Service?

Pro-Active Marketing is Likely to be a Necessity to Attract Service, Particularly for Smaller Markets

The Airlines Will be Looking for a Positive Business Caseto Justify Committing Aircraft to a Market

Airports, Governments and Stakeholders Can Help Airlinesin Their Decision Making by:– Helping to Provide the Information Carriers Need to Evaluate

and Support a Service Decision

– Aiding Carriers in Approvals Process; Minimizing Red Tape

– Helping to Ensure That the Carrier Will Face Few Operational Difficulties

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