2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (AS [...]
Strong passenger demand masks ongoing capacity constraints, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand.
Total full-year demand in 2025 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 5.3% compared to 2024. Total capacity, measured in availa [...]
APAC airlines see 9% increase in demand amid geopolitical tensions in the region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% compared to November 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers ( [...]
Mobile and digital ID the future of travel, says new IATA study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience:
▪ Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using [...]
Intra-Asia traffic up 9.4%, driving strongest regional gains in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers [...]
Asia Pacific leads global air travel surge as premium flyers hit record 116.9 million
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.
Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airl [...]
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), wa [...]
Global air travel climbs 5%, Asia-Pacific leads the way
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was [...]
Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM
In an address that oscillated between optimism and urgency, Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, took the stage at the 81st Annual General Meeting in Delhi to rally the aviation industry behind a future that is digital, data-driven and sustainably delivered or risk falling dangerously behind.
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Airline profitability to strengthen in 2025 despite headwinds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts.
Highlights from the expected 2025 financial performance include:
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