In February 2025, global air passenger demand increased by 2.6pc in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) compared to February 2024, while capacity rose by 2.0pc, resulting in a load factor of 81.1pc.
European carriers had a 5.7pc year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 4.9pc year-on-year, and the load factor was 75.5pc (+0.5 ppt compared to February 2024).
International RPK growth reached 5.6pc, with Asia-Pacific airlines achieving a 9.5pc rise in demand, while European carriers experienced a 5.7pc increase, despite a decline in North American traffic by 1.5pc.
Domestic passenger markets faced a 1.9pc decrease in RPK, attributed to reduced traffic in China and the US, with India showing strong demand growth at 13.2pc.
In February, load factors improved for most regions, with the Middle East reaching 81.9pc, while North America reported a lower load factor at 78.9pc.
The report indicated that outer factors, including the Lunar New Year timing and consumer confidence in the US, contributed to fluctuations in the passenger market, while ongoing scheduled flight increases are expected in March and April.
