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Air Passenger Volumes Surge 10.4% in 2024; 4% Higher than Pre-Covid Levels

Total global air passenger volumes surged by 10.4% in 2024 as a whole, and were almost 4% ahead of pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Latest monthly figures from aviation representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) also show that December saw a strong finish to the year with passenger demand up 8.6% year-on-year.

“2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel. With 10.4% demand growth, travel reached record numbers domestically and internationally. Airlines met that strong demand with record efficiency.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh

On average, 83.5% of all seats on offer were filled—a new record high, partially attributable to the supply chain constraints that limited capacity growth. Aviation growth reverberates across societies and economies at all levels through jobs, market development, trade, innovation, exploration, and much more,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Geoff Percival
Geoff Percival
Geoff has worked in business, news, consumer and travel journalism for more than 25 years; having worked for and contributed to the likes of The Irish Examiner, Business & Finance, Business Plus, The Sunday Times, The Irish News, Senior Times, and The Sunday Tribune.
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