“IATA”: Demand for air travel increased by 11% during April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed today, Friday, that the total demand for travel on an annual basis increased by 11% in April of this year compared to the same period last year.

The Federation said that according to data from the air travel sector in global markets for the month of April 2024, the load factor stabilized at 82.4% last April, recording an increase of 1 percentage point compared to April 2023.

According to “Sky News”, Willie Walsh, Director General of “IATA”, said: “The demand for air travel has achieved continuous growth for 36 months… and with the beginning of the peak summer travel season in the northern half of the world, we are optimistic about recording a strong performance with the airlines providing… A wide range of diverse travel options.”

Walsh added that these results are a strong incentive for the sector and come in conjunction with the influx of IATA members to attend the 80th Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association and the World Air Transport Summit in Dubai next week. They confirm the great capabilities of the aviation sector and its ability to boost the economy and improve people’s lives.

Airlines in the Middle East recorded a 14.2% year-on-year increase in travel demand, and capacity rose by 9.9% year-on-year, while airlines in Asia and the Pacific maintained their lead position, recording a 32.1% year-on-year increase in travel demand. travel.

European airlines achieved a 10.1% year-on-year increase in travel demand, and international travel routes from Europe exceeded levels recorded before the pandemic to all regions except Africa, while North American airlines achieved a 6.5% year-on-year increase in travel demand. .

Latin American airlines achieved a 14.5 percent year-on-year increase in travel demand, while capacity rose by 13.5 percent year-on-year, while African airlines recorded a 15.5 percent year-on-year increase in travel demand.