Growth of global air passenger demand slows to 2.6% in June

August 05, 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:

Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 3.4% year-on-year. The June load factor was 84.5% (-0.6 ppt compared to June 2024).

International demand rose 3.2% compared to June 2024. Capacity was up 4.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.4% (-0.8 ppt compared to June 2024).

Domestic demand increased 1.6% compared to June 2024. Capacity was up 2.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 84.7% (-0.4 ppt compared to June 2024).

"In June, demand for air travel grew by 2.6%. That's a slower pace than we have seen in previous months and reflects disruptions around military conflict in the Middle East, said Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General.

Source: IATA