According to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) data for September 2024, global passenger demand , measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time high for September.

Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.6% (+1.0ppt compared to September 2023).

International demand rose 9.2% compared to September 2023. Capacity was up 9.1% year-on-year and the load factor rose to 83.8% (+0.1ppt compared to September 2023).

Domestic demand rose 3.7% compared to September 2023. Capacity was up 0.7% year-on-year and the load factor was 83.3% (+2.4ppt compared to September 2023).

"The year's peak travel season ended with demand at an all-time high. This is good news not just for passengers but also for the global economy," said Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General.

Source: IATA

IATA reports global air passenger demand was up 7.1% in September