IATA has reported that global airlines’ total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 7.1% compared with September 2023, an all-time high for September.
Meanwhile, in September, African airlines saw an 11.9% year-on-year increase in demand.
Global total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year, while African airlines’ capacity increased by 6.6%.
The global industry’s load factor reached 83.6% in September (a percentage point increase on September 2023), while African airlines’ load factor rose to 76% (a 3.6 percentage point increase).
Willie Walsh, IATA DG, said the year’s peak travel season ending with all-time high demand was good news for passengers and the…