IATA
16 January 2025
Slight acceleration in traffic growth in November
- The industry’s total Revenue Passenger-Kilometer (RPK) increased by 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in November, continuing to exceed historical records. Available Seat-Kilometer (ASK) rose by 5.7% YoY lagging demand growth. The Passenger Load Factor (PLF) improved by 1.9 percentage points compared to the previous year, reaching 83.4%, an all-time high for November.
- Domestic traffic overall grew by 3.1% YoY. India led the main markets this month with a 13.3% rise in RPK. All monitored markets showed stable demand growth, although seat capacity in some areas plateaued.
- International passenger traffic for the industry surged by 11.6% YoY in November. Carriers in the Middle East and Asia Pacific experienced higher growth, significantly contributing to global momentum. International RPK in Asia Pacific is now just 0.5% below pre-pandemic levels.
- Major international markets in the Middle East saw a significant increase in traffic demand, supported by the exceptional performance of the region’s largest aviation hubs, despite some countries being affected by geopolitical conflicts.
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