Asia-Pacific airlines continue to lead passenger demand growth at 9.9%
Meanwhile, load factors fell in every region, for a -1.7 ppt overall decline.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w [...]
Catch-up podcast: Trump’s tariffs. Saudi Arabia’s tourism surge. Global airline demand slows.
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Air passenger demand slows slightly in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers ( [...]
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Record-breaking 2024 for air travel with Asia-Pacific leading the charge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand.
Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic [...]
APAC leads growth with a 19.9% expansion in passenger demand
Passenger demand up 8.1% in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, m [...]
Rising load factors reflect aviation’s progress amid calls for passenger taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (AS [...]
Airlines demand up 18.5% in APAC, reaches September all-time high globally
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time high for September. Total capacity, measu [...]
With fully digital travel experience closer to reality, passengers want convenience and tech to improve processes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and complete some travel processes bef [...]
Asia-Pacific airlines’ demand up by 19.1%, inching closer to 2019 levels
Overall passenger demand up 8% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measure [...]