March Passenger Demand Grows 3.3%
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), was up 3.3% compared to March 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 80.7% (-1.6 ppt […]
LATAM Airlines Group reports preliminary monthly statistics for February 2025
During February, LATAM group transported over 6.5 million passengers across its global network, which spans 151 destinations in 27 countries. This represents a 1.8% increase compared to the same month of 2024, within the context of the high season in South America. Additionally, LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by […]
Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to10% in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 ppt compared to January […]
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024
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 (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. […]
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, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.7% year-on-year. The November load factor was 83.4% (+1.9 ppt compared to November […]
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for November 2024
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that passenger traffic for November 2024 reached a total of 5.8 million passengers, representing a decrease of 1.2% compared to November 2023. Passenger traffic increased by 8.7% in […]
Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October
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 (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October 2023). […]
Air Canada Earns Passenger-Rated Five Star Global Airline Award at the APEX 2025 Awards
Air Canada is honoured to have been recognized once again with a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2025 Awards, recognizing its continued commitment to excellence. This is the sixth time in seven years that the airline has been awarded an APEX Five Star rating, which is based on […]
Fully Digital Travel Experience Closer to Reality
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience. This was achieved in a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round-trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. IATA partnered with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong […]
Passengers Want Convenience and Technology to Improve Processes, Regional Preferences Diverging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritize convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and complete some travel processes before reaching the airport. «Passengers want flexibility and transparency when planning and booking travel, […]
