European carriers had an 8.6pc year-on-year increase in demand in January 2025. according to IATA. Capacity increased 6.2pc year-on-year, and the load factor was 79.2pc (+1.8 ppt compared to January 2024).
Worldwide air passenger demand showed a 10.0pc increase compared to January 2024, with capacity rising by 7.1pc, and a record load factor of 82.1pc.
The Asia Pacific region experienced a robust 21.8pc increase in international passenger demand with a load factor of 86.7pc, driven by strong traffic from Northeast Asia.
International demand rose by 12.4pc, while domestic markets saw a 6.1pc increase; India showed remarkable domestic growth at 17.1pc.
Middle Eastern carriers noted a 9.6pc increase in demand, benefiting from returning traffic in Israel, while Latin America reported a 12.9pc increase against a declining load factor.
