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Asia-Pacific airlines post 19% increase in international passengers
December 2nd 2024
Asia-Pacific airlines flew 31 million international passengers in October, against the 26.1 million international passengers they carried in the same month in 2023. Read More » Capacity was higher by 18.6% year-on-year and passenger load factor was 0.8 of a percentage point better at 81.2%, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said. “October was another strong month for Asia-Pacific airlines,” AAPA director general, Subhas Menon, said. “The outlook for travel markets remains positive buoyed by growing demand in both leisure and business segments. However, challenges remain for carriers in meeting demand, notably due to supply chain disruptions and aircraft delivery delays. Asian airlines remain well-positioned to adapt to evolving global conditions and to navigate these challenges effectively.” AAPA data for the month was 98.6% of the 31.3 million passengers Asia-Pacific airlines transported in pre-COVID October 2019.
