IATA: global air travel demand up 11% in April
Overall air travel demand remains at double digit levels, according to the latest monthly data from the International Air Transport Association.
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 11% last month, compared to April 2023.
Total capacity in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 9.6% year-on-year.
IATA says the April load factor rose slightly to 82.4%.
International demand was 15.8% in April as capacity rose by a similar percentage year-on-year.
Domestic demand rose by 4%.
“Passenger demand has been growing for 36 consecutive months. As we enter the peak northern summer travel season, there is every reason to feel optimistic,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
All regions showed strong growth for international air travel.
The load factor increased to a two-year high, and capacity increases mostly kept pace with demand.
Asia-Pacific airlines continue to lead the way, with a 32.1% year-on-year increase in demand.
European carriers saw a 10.1% year-on-year increase in demand while capacity was up 10% year-on-year.
North American airlines saw a steady 6.5% demand increase but load factors declined by nearly 3%.
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