Airports Council International (ACI) World forecasts global passenger traffic will reach 9.5bn in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reflecting a 10pc growth compared to 2023.
Major records include Heathrow’s July traffic of 7.98m passengers, and Ryanair’s August total of 20.5m passengers, both indicating robust recovery trends in air travel.
The forecast for 2024 marks a decline from pre-pandemic estimates of 10.5bn passengers, with international traffic expected to account for 43pc and domestic traffic 57pc of total passengers.
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci, said: “The release of the 2024 Annual World Airport Traffic Report highlights the resilience and adaptability of the global aviation industry and demonstrates ACI World’s unmatched ability to predict and analyze industry trends. As we continue to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving landscape, ACI World remains committed to supporting our airport members through advocacy and the development of timely resources. The insights provided in this report—reaffirming ACI World’s 99.99 per cent forecasting accuracy—are crucial for aviation stakeholders, policymakers, and industry professionals to make informed, data-driven decisions and strategically plan for the future.”
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