Total global air passenger demand in April 2024 increased by 11.0pc compared to April 2023, with total capacity also rising by 9.6pc, resulting in a load factor of 82.4pc, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
International demand saw a significant increase of 15.8pc compared to April 2023, with capacity up by 14.8pc and a load factor of 82.2pc.
Domestic demand increased by 4.0pc compared to April 2023, with capacity up by 2.1pc and a load factor of 82.6pc.
European carriers saw a 10.1pc year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 10.0pc year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.3pc (up just 0.1ppt compared to April 2023). International routes from Europe have surpassed pre-pandemic levels to all regions except Africa.
IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh said: “that’s an important motivation as our members gather for the IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai next week. This strong endorsement of the power of air connectivity to transform lives and boost economies brings with it a challenge that will also be on the minds of all attending. It is critically important that we achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 so that people can continue to rely on all the benefits of air travel.”
