Asia-Pacific airline passenger demand up 22% in June; global demand up by 9%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% compared to June 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers [...]
Passenger demand up 10.7%, with Asia once again in the lead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global passenger demand in May 2024, highlighting growth across all regions.
Total global demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available [...]
APAC leads global airline demand growth as industry eyes $30.5b in profits for 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a positive forecast for the global airline industry's profitability in 2024, which also marks an improvement compared to the predictions made in June and December of 2023.
However, the report also emphasises that the industry is st [...]
Asia-Pacific charts 32.1% surge in airline demand, despite China and Japan slump
According to The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in April 2024, total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 11.0% compared to April 2023. The total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose by 9.6% year-on-year, resulting in [...]
53.2% increase in demand for international flights in APAC, highest load factor among all regions
The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows continued growth in global passenger demand for February 2024, indicating a strong start to the year for the aviation industry.
According to the report, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), sur [...]
45% surge in APAC air traffic, China’s reopening a big contributor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data, revealing a positive start for global air passenger demand in January 2024. The statistics, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) and available seat kilometers (ASK), demonstrate significant growth across key [...]
Global air travel up 37% in 2023, yet challenges remain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released data indicating a continued rebound in global air travel throughout 2023, inching closer to pre-pandemic levels. Let's delve into the numbers and trends shaping this recovery.
In 2023, total air traffic, measured in revenue pass [...]
APAC air travel strongest among all regions, global demand hits 99% of 2019 levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the global air travel demand in November 2023 surged past 99% of 2019 levels, showcasing yet another milestone in the rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2023 witnessed an increase of 29.7% in to [...]
With 31% surge in passenger demand, air travel shows continuous recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an increase in passenger demand for October 2023, indicating a continued recovery in the aviation sector.
According to the latest data, total traffic for October, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), witnessed a rise of 31. [...]
Smart baggage at Munich. Booking.com ‘frustrated’. Traveloka eyes Thailand. More.
First smart baggage trolleys for Munich Airport
Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience before departure.
Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travellers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight in [...]
