Global passenger demand - measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) - increased 9.1% in June, compared to the same month last year. In addition, according to data from IATA, capacity was up 8.5%.
When looking at international demand, an increase of 12.3% occurred, similarly domestic demand also rose by 4.3%, in comparison to data from June 2023.
“Demand grew across all regions as the peak Northern summer travel season began in June. And with overall capacity growth lagging demand we saw a very strong average load factor of 85% achieved in both domestic and international operations,” said IATA director general Willie Walsh.
Along with global cargo demand for the month, airlines in the Asia/Pacific region also saw the largest increase in passenger demand with an increase of 22.6% when compared to June of last year.
Global passenger demand up 9.1% in June
