IATA: Demand stays strong in September

Friday, 07 Nov, 2022 0

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says passenger traffic for September 2022 remained strong as the air travel recovery continues.

Total traffic in September 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 57% compared to September 2021.

Globally, traffic is now at 73.8% of September 2019 levels.

Domestic traffic was up 6.9% compared to a year-ago and at 81% of the September 2019 level.

International traffic climbed 122.2%. September 2022 international RPKs reached 69.9% of September 2019 levels with all markets reported strong growth, led by Asia-Pacific.

“Even with economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the demand for air transport continues to recover ground. The outlier is still China keeping borders largely closed and creating a demand roller coaster ride for its domestic market,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

That is in sharp contrast to the rest of Asia-Pacific, which, despite China, posted a 464.8% increase for international traffic compared to the year-ago period,

European traffic climbed 78.3% versus September 2021, as capacity increased 43.8%, and load factor reached 84.1%.

North American carriers saw a 128.9% traffic rise in September versus 2021.

“Strong demand is helping the industry cope with sky high fuel prices. To support that demand in the long-term, we need to pay attention to what travelers are telling us. After nearly three years of pandemic travel complexity, IATA’s 2022 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) shows that travelers want simplification and convenience,” added Walsh.

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