IATA: Passenger Demand Grows Across All Regions in June

Airlines in June saw global passenger demand up by 9.1 percent compared to June 2023, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

“Demand grew across all regions as the peak Northern summer travel season began in June,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh.

Total capacity in June, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5 percent year-on-year and the load factor was 85.0 percent, up by 0.5 percentage points (ppt) compared to June 2023.

International demand rose 12.3 percent compared to June 2023. Capacity was up 12.7 percent year-on-year and the load factor improved to 85.0 percent (-0.3ppt on June 2023).

Domestic demand rose 4.3 percent compared to June 2023; capacity was up 2.1 percent year-on-year and the load factor was 85.0 percent (+1.7ppt compared to June 2023).

“With overall capacity growth lagging demand we saw a very strong average load factor of 85 percent achieved in both domestic and international operations,” Walsh said, adding that operating with such high load factors is both good and challenging.

“It makes it even more important for all the stakeholders to operate with equal levels of efficiency to minimize delays and get travelers to their destinations on schedule,” he added.

According to IATA, all regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in June 2024 compared to June 2023.

* RPK: Revenue Passenger Kilometers measures actual passenger traffic. ASK: Available Seat Kilometers measures available passenger capacity. PLF: Passenger Load Factor is % of ASKs used.

IATA’s director general highlighted the “pride across the aviation industry” for its role in supporting the Olympic Games in Paris by bringing many of the athletes, fans, and officials together.

“It is a great reminder of how aviation transforms our very big world into a global community,” Walsh added.