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, […]
LATAM group’s capacity grew by 14.3% in September compared to the same month of 2023
During September, LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by 14.3% compared to the same month of 2023. This growth was mainly driven by a 19.1% increase in the group’s international capacity. In terms of consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), there was a 14.2% increase compared to the same […]
Passenger Demand Up 8.6% in August: Load Factor Reaches Record High
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August 2023), […]
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, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 86.0% (+0.5ppt compared to July 2023). […]
Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), […]
LATAM Airlines Posts Strong Traffic Growth, Adds U.S. Frequencies
LATAM Airlines Group said it has seen strong traffic growth this year, helped by a surge in returning international passengers. The group’s affiliated airlines—based in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—carried a combined 32.8 million passengers for the first five months of 2024, up 16.6% versus the same period last year. LATAM, meanwhile, unveiled plans to […]
Passenger Demand Up 11% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 11.0% compared to April 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 9.6% year-on-year. The April load factor was 82.4% (+1.0ppt compared to April 2023). […]
