Competitive performance of Aviation Business
SEA implements its business model based on a variety of carriers competing for passengers and cargo. This traffic model is still today a winning strategic choice that has enabled SEA to read market developments in a timely manner, implementing full flexibility and independence from choices of individual carriers. 2015 saw the opening of 13 new destinations and entry of 7 new carriers.
Traffic expansion measures at Malpensa (no.)
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | TOTAL 2013-2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New carriers | 7 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| New services * | 24 | 25 | 27 | 76 |
| Increasing frequencies by existing carriers on routes they already serve | 13 | 55 | 59 | 127 |
| Total increase in weekly frequencies (new services + frequency increases) | 112 | 147 | 168 | 427 |
* New services means introduction of new destinations served by existing carriers, or new carriers operating on already served routes, or new carriers that serve new destinations.
Source: SEA