Passenger demand in international air transport increased by 10% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Detailed data for January, which turned into a record month for the industry’s performance:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased by 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 percentage points compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January.
International demand increased by 12.4% compared to January 2024. Capacity increased by 8.7% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.7 percentage points compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January.
Domestic demand increased by 6.1% compared to January 2024. Capacity increased by 4.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.2% (+1.2 percentage points compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January.
All regions experienced growth for international passenger markets in January, with Asia-Pacific demand being particularly strong.
“All markets outside Europe and North America experienced strong acceleration in January compared to December 2024. Load factors increased year-on-year in all markets except Latin America,” IATA said.
Air travel is good value for money
“We have seen a notable acceleration in demand this January, with a particularly strong performance from Asia-Pacific-based carriers. The record-high load factors accompanying this strong demand are yet another reminder of the persistent supply chain challenges in the aerospace sector,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
“The strong demand growth aligns with the results of our latest passenger survey (November 2024) in which 94% of travelers said they planned to travel as much or more in the next 12 months than in the previous year. Airlines are doing a good job of meeting rising demand amid fleet and infrastructure constraints, with satisfaction levels above 95%, and almost 80% of travelers agree that air travel is a good value for money. Choice is a major component of this satisfaction. Around 70% prefer to pay the lowest fare and customize the additional services they need. It is important for regulators to clearly understand that the majority of travelers do not want to automatically pay for services they do not need,” said Walsh.
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