By The Numbers: Asia-Pacific (Q2 2026)

Aviation Week
David Casey
13 Apr 2026

Capacity across the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow steadily. According to OAG Schedules Analyser data, airlines are scheduled to operate about 588.4 million departure seats in Q2 2026, up from 560.9 million a year earlier. Domestic markets remain the largest segment, accounting for more than 422 million seats, with China continuing to dominate regional capacity growth.

China alone accounts for more than 218.9 million domestic seats in the quarter and is scheduled to grow capacity by about 7.2% year on year. Other markets showing strong growth include the Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong, reflecting continued recovery in leisure travel and regional connectivity...

By The Numbers: Asia-Pacific (Q2 2026) | Aviation Week | 13 Apt 2026