International and domestic traffic powers Middle East growth
Aviation growth in the Middle East has been so impressive; few regions of the world can match it. In the last decade, travel to from and within the region has quadrupled earning the region the title of today"™s aviation crossroads. Thanks to aircraft like the A380, the A350 XWB, the A330 and A330neo, now well […]
September Shows Continued Strong Traffic Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 7.3% compared to the year-ago period, slightly above the 7.1% growth achieved in August. September capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by […]
Robust Passenger Demand Continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.2%, which was an improvement on the June year-over-year increase of 5.5%. July capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.5%, […]
Air traffic controllers pinned errors on fatigue
Many of America’s air traffic controllers suffer from chronic fatigue, potentially putting fliers at risk, according to a study conducted by NASA. Air traffic controllers are responsible for making sure skies over the United States are safe so commercial planes come in at the right speeds, to the right places, at the right time, and […]
IATA: Premium traffic growing in line with trend, but developing market indicators a concern
IATA issued (May-2015) its Premium Traffic Monitor for Mar-2015: Passenger travel on international markets rose 4.6% year-on-year, in line with Feb-2015 growth. The growth trend over the past several months, particularly for premium travel, has flattened; There was some positive impact from the Lunar New Year. The holiday provided a boost for leisure travel for […]
Lunar New Year Travel Adds to Strong Traffic Growth in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to February 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2%, which was an improvement on the January year-over-year increase of 4.5%. Monthly results were positively impacted by the Lunar New Year holiday which occurred in […]
Passenger Traffic Growth Continues Strong in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to September 2014 and to the year-ago period. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.7% over October 2013, slightly ahead of the 5.2% year-on-year rise recorded in September 2014. October capacity (available seat kilometers or […]
Passenger Traffic Growth Stays Strong in June Slight Slowing from May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing a modest deceleration in demand growth compared to the prior month. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.7% over the year-ago period, which was below the 6.2% year-on-year increase recorded in May 2014. June capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased […]
French Air Traffic Controllers Strike to Keep Borders in the Sky
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strongly condemned the strike action by French air traffic controllers which targets vacationers at the start of the busy summer holiday season. "Unions bent on stopping progress are putting at risk the hard-earned vacations of millions of travelers, and from the public"™s perspective, the timing of the strike could […]
Demand for air travel stays firm but with regional variations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a 3.2% increase in demand over the previous April. Emerging markets are continuing to lead air travel growth, with all regions reporting year-over-year gains. The timing of the Easter holiday (which occurred in March 2013 and in April 2012) is largely […]
