The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported that its member airlines collectively carried 31.0 million international passengers in November 2024, representing a 19.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) grew by 21.7% year-on-year, reflecting the ongoing recovery of international travel demand in the region.
Singapore Airlines Group has reported passenger traffic for November 2024, carrying a total of 3.3 million passengers. Despite the increase in passenger numbers, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) experienced a slight dip of 0.8 points, settling at 87%.
China Southern Airlines has announced strong passenger performance for November 2024, reporting a 9.6% increasein total passengers to 12.8 million compared to the same month in 2023. The airline’s Passenger Load Factor (PLF) also showed significant improvement, rising by 5.9 points to 84.8%, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and robust demand.
China Eastern Airlines has reported strong passenger growth for November 2024, with total passengers rising 13.9%year-over-year to 11.2 million. This marks a significant improvement in the airline’s performance, reflecting growing demand for air travel and continued recovery in the aviation sector.
Air China, one of China’s leading airlines, reported robust growth in its operational metrics for November 2024. The airline recorded a 17.5% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 10.4 million travelers. Key performance indicators such as Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), and load factor (LF) also showed notable improvements, highlighting the airline’s strong recovery and operational efficiency.
Turkish Airlines achieved significant growth in November 2024, recording an 8.3% increase in passengers compared to the same period last year. The airline transported a total of 6.5 million passengers during the month, reflecting its robust operational capacity and demand recovery in the aviation sector.
Ryanair (Ireland) has revealed its forecast for European flight operations, stating that its overall offering is expected to remain largely unchanged until 2027. However, the carrier has announced plans to reduce capacity into Germany, citing the impact of elevated taxes and fees on its operations.
PLAY (Iceland) reported carrying 99,393 passengers in November 2024, reflecting a 17% decline compared to the same month last year. Despite the drop in passenger numbers, the airline achieved a 7.9-point increase in load factor (LF), which rose to 82.4%.
Norse Atlantic Airways (Norway) has reported remarkable growth in its operational metrics for November 2024, signaling strong demand and improved efficiency. The airline recorded a 94% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 94,612, compared to the same month in 2023.
Grupo Aeromexico, one of Mexico’s leading carriers, reported a steady rise in passenger numbers for November 2024, highlighting a 0.3% year-on-year increase to reach 2.0 million passengers. The airline also saw notable growth in key operational metrics, reflecting its robust recovery and growing demand for air travel.
