TAM Chalks Up Whopping Numbers on International Stock Markets

TAM S.A. announced operating data for November 2006, as disclosed by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). According to ANAC, TAM registered 33.8 percent growth in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and a 33.1 percent increase in domestic ASK (supply).

In November, market demand increased by 6.7 percent and market supply increased by 9.8 percent. In the international market, TAM registered 45.5 percent growth in RPK and 50.5 percent in ASK, compared to November 2005.

TAM’s domestic load factor was 68.1 percent, representing 0.3 p.p. growth compared to November 2005 and higher than the 67.1 percent market average. Regarding the international load factor, TAM reached 70.9 percent, higher than the market average of 67.4 percent.

TAM registered a domestic market share (RPK) of 51.7 percent, a 10.4 p.p. growth compared to the same period in 2005. Regarding the international market, the company reached a market share of 61.2 percent, representing a 40.0 p.p. growth year on year.

TAM has been the leader in the Brazilian domestic market for more than three years, and held a 51.7 percent domestic market share and 61.2 percent international market share at the end of November 2006.

TAM operates regular flights to 48 destinations throughout Brazil. It serves 74 different cities in the domestic market through regional alliances.