The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced record-breaking passenger demand in 2024 with total traffic rising 10.4% compared to 2023. Full-year demand surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 3.8% while total capacity grew by 8.7%. The overall load factor reached an historic high of 83.5%.
International traffic increased by 13.6% year-on-year with a 12.8% rise in capacity. Domestic travel grew by 5.7% while capacity rose by 2.5%. December 2024 capped off the year with an 8.6% increase in demand and a 5.6% rise in capacity, resulting in a monthly load factor record of 84%.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh commented on the sustained demand: “On average, 83.5% of all seats on offer were filled – a new record high…
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