Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, […]
Airlines Earn $157 Billion In Fees But Passengers Pay 40% Less To Fly
Airlines worldwide are projected to earn an unprecedented $157 billion in ancillary revenue in 2025, according to a new analysis from IdeaWorksCompany, a firm that specializes in airline retail and revenue strategies. The figure marks a sharp increase from $148.4 billion in 2024 and is more than double the $67.4 billion recorded in 2016. The […]
IATA’s 2025 Global Passenger Survey Reveals Mobile and Digital ID as the Future of Travel
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 smartphones. Biometric Adoption Accelerating: Use of biometrics and digital identity is expanding to enable more seamless airport […]
3.6% Air Passenger Growth 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 (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4.6% in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.0% (+0.1 ppt compared to August […]
LATAM Airlines Group reports preliminary monthly statistics for August 2025
During August, LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by 9.4% compared to the same period of 2024. This growth was mainly driven by a 12.0% increase in the group’s international operations, as well as an 11.3% increase in LATAM Airlines Brazil’s domestic capacity. During the month, the Brasilia–Campinas route was […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% compared to July 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 85.5% (-0.4 ppt compared to July […]
Quito Airport joins the Sunflower Program to enhance inclusive support for passengers with hidden disabilities
Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport announced its incorporation into the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, an initiative aimed at improving accessibility and travel experience for people with non-visible disabilities such as autism, anxiety, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, diabetes, among others. Why is it important and how to access the program? In dynamic environments like an airport, people […]
IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report
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 airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled […]
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
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), was also up 3.4% year-on-year. The June load factor was 84.5% (-0.6 ppt compared to […]
