Global passenger growth up 5%, IATA reports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand. Here are the key highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total...
IATA talks blocked funds, SAF and profitability at 2025 AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) covered a wide range of issues during its recent AGM in New Delhi. One of the issues on the agenda was the $1.3 billion in airline funds that are blocked from repatriation by governments as...
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Air passenger demand soars 10% in January, IATA says
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10 per cent compared to January...
Passenger demand up 8.1% in November, IATA data reveals
Recent findings from the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) November 2024 data show that global passenger demand was up 8.1 per cent compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up...
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IATA Outlook: Stronger profitability, despite supply chain issues
IATA released its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which reveals a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights of the industry association’s outlook include: ...
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Passenger demand posts solid growth in October
IATA has released data for global passenger demand for October 2024, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat...
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IATA reports ‘all-time high’ for September passenger demand
The peak travel season ended on an all-time high, with IATA reporting that global passenger demand for September 2024 saw: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time...
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IATA, NACC gear up for Aviation Day Canada
IATA and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) are gearing up for ‘Aviation Day Canada’ which is set for Oct. 29 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The jointly hosted event will provide a forum that will highlight the...
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IATA reports passenger demand up 9.1% in June
In June 2024, IATA reports that global passenger demand posted gains, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 9.1 per cent compared to June 2023. Total capacity, measured in available...
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Outlook improves for airline profitability in 2024
IATA has released strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. Despite this, it notes that an aggregate return above the cost of capital, however, continues to elude the...
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