Aer Lingus load factor up 3.5 ppts on capacity decreases; Lufthansa up; Air Berlin down

European airline shares were boosted by the wider markets’ first gain in three sessions on Monday (09-Aug-2010), as investors were relieved over improved European economic data and beliefs the US Federal Reserve will implement new monetary policy action. Germany reported a 3.8% year-on-year rise in seasonally adjusted exports for Jun-2010.