Air Transport Demand Up 9.1% in June | Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), rose to 9.1% compared to June 2023, the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for June 2024 has revealed.
The data shows that total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The June load factor was 85 percent compared to June 2023.
International demand rose 12.3% compared to June 2023. Capacity was up 12.7% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 85.0% (-0.3ppt on June 2023).
Domestic demand rose 4.3% compared to June 2023; capacity was up 2.1% year-on-year and the load factor was 85.0% (+1.7ppt compared to June 2023).
Commenting on the improved performance, Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said: “Demand grew across all regions as the peak Northern summer travel season began in June. And with overall capacity growth lagging demand we saw a very strong average load factor of 85% achieved in both domestic and international operations. Operating with such high load factors is both good and challenging. It makes it even more important for all the stakeholders to operate with equal levels of efficiency to minimize delays and get travelers to their destinations on schedule,” said.
“As the Olympic Games unfold in Paris there is pride across the aviation industry for its continuing role in supporting the Olympic story by bringing many of the athletes, fans, and officials together. It is a great reminder of how aviation transforms our very big world into a global community. We wish France every success as the host of the games and cheer all the athletes who will demonstrate the best of human endeavor over the next weeks,” said Walsh.
AviationGhana | Air Transport Demand Up 9.1% in June
