Preliminary June 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show continued growth in international passenger markets, underpinned by rising travel demand ahead of the mid-year holiday season. International air cargo volumes also saw further growth, supported by ongoing front-loading and re-routing of shipments amid prevailing trade-related uncertainties.

International air cargo demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), grew by 5.6% year-on-year in June, on the back of a rebound in global manufacturing activity, notably in the consumer and intermediate goods segments.

Offered freight capacity increased by 7.1%, outpacing the rise in demand and resulting in a 0.8 percentage point decline in the international freight load factor, to an average of 62.1% for the month.

For the month, the region's airlines collectively carried 31.2 million international passengers, representing a 7.1% increase compared to the same month last year. Measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), demand grew by 8.0% year-on-year, reflecting the moderation in growth rates in line with long-term trends since 2024. Available seat capacity rose at a slightly faster pace of 8.5%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the average international passenger load factor to 81.7%.

Source: AAPA

 

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