Capacity increases 5% in Apr-2011; coincides with entry of more A380s and B777s

Scheduled airline capacity continues to grow at a rate of 5% year-on-year, matching the average monthly capacity increase for 2011, based on the latest scheduled data from OAG. The number of flights increased by 3% in the month and the average number of seats per aircraft frequency also grew again in Apr-2011, by 1.25%.