Global air passenger demand increased by just over 7%, year-on-year, in October, latest monthly research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows.
International demand rose 9.5%, while domestic flight demand was up 3.5%, the IATA figures show.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh said: “Continued strong and stable demand is good news, but just as important is the steady improvement in load factors. It shows what a great job the industry is doing in flying people more efficiently.
“Average seat factors have risen from around 67% in the 1990’s to over 83% today. Politicians thinking of trying to tax passengers off planes to reduce emissions would do well to note this. Even if fewer people fly because…




























