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airBaltic Reports 11% Passenger Increase in October 2024

airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, reported an impressive 11% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for October 2024, totaling 470,800 passengers. This growth aligns with the airline’s ongoing efforts to expand its network and increase flight frequency on popular routes. Additionally, airBaltic’s load factor (LF) saw a notable improvement, rising 5.7 percentage points to reach 84.1%. This higher load factor reflects increased demand and efficient capacity management,…

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Viva Reports 2.8% Increase in October 2024 Passengers to 2.4 Million

Viva, the Mexican low-cost carrier, recorded a 2.8% increase in passenger numbers for October 2024, reaching 2.4 million passengers. Despite the growth in traffic, the airline’s load factor (LF) dropped by 2.1 points to 87.7%, indicating a slight decrease in seat occupancy compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Viva’s Available Seat Miles (ASMs) rose by 5.0%, and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) increased by 2.9%, reflecting the airline’s expanded capacity and sustained…

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Turkish Airlines Reports 2.9% Drop in October 2024 Passenger Numbers

Turkish Airlines has announced its performance statistics for October 2024, revealing a 2.9% decline in passenger numbers compared to the previous year, totaling 7.1 million passengers. Despite this decrease in traffic, the airline maintained a load factor (LF) of 82.7%, indicating stable occupancy on its flights. Additionally, the airline reported a 4.8% increase in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), reflecting expanded capacity and route offerings.

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IAG Considers Future Asia Routes for Level, Pending Market Conditions

IAG (International Airlines Group), based in the UK, has indicated that its low-cost subsidiary Level, headquartered in Spain, could consider launching flights to Asia in the future. However, according to IAG, the current market conditions are not suitable for such an expansion. While IAG has not ruled out the possibility, it has emphasized that the decision will depend on improvements…

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Ryanair Expands Reggio Emilia Base with Second Aircraft, Adds Seven Routes

Ryanair, Ireland’s leading low-cost airline, has expanded its operations at Reggio Emilia Airport with the addition of a second based aircraft. This move coincides with the launch of seven new winter routes, strengthening Ryanair’s connectivity across Europe from its Italian base. The airline’s strategic expansion in Reggio Emilia is aimed at meeting increasing demand for affordable travel options, particularly…

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Norwegian Group Reports 2.6 Million Passengers in October 2024

The Norwegian Group has announced its October 2024 traffic results, reporting a total of 2.6 million passengers. This figure reflects sustained growth for the group, which includes both Norwegian and Wideroe airlines. Norwegian’s own metrics saw Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) increase by 10% year-over-year, while Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) rose by 11%, indicating strong demand. Additionally, Norwegian’s load factor (LF) improved by 0.6 points to reach 86.8%, showcasing efficient capacity management during…

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KlasJet Sees 134% YoY Growth with Nearly 5,000 Flights in Summer 2024

KlasJet, a Lithuania-based provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services, reported a significant increase in its operations from May through October 2024. During this period, KlasJet operated almost 5,000 flights, marking a 134% year-over-year (YoY) growth compared to the same months in 2023. This surge in flights reflects record demand for ACMI services over the summer season,…

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Icelandair Sees 12% YoY Passenger Growth in October 2024

Icelandair has reported significant growth in its October 2024 traffic data, with 409,000 passengers transported, reflecting a 12% increase year-over-year (YoY). The airline also saw an improvement in load factor (LF), which rose by 3.1 points to 84.6%. The rise in passenger numbers highlights Icelandair’s strong recovery and increased demand for its routes, further supported by strategic capacity adjustments to optimize passenger loads and…

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IBA Reports Global Airline Capacity Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

IBA, a leading aviation consultancy based in the UK, has reported that airline capacity in 2024 has surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels across all regions. Key metrics show significant growth, reflecting a robust recovery in global air travel. Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) rose by an impressive 104%, highlighting a substantial increase in capacity compared to the previous year. Additionally, revenue grew by an average of 23.1% in…

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Wizz Air Achieves 4.1% Increase in October 2024 Passenger Traffic

Wizz Air Holdings, the Hungarian low-cost carrier, reported notable growth in passenger traffic for October 2024, with a 4.1% increase to 5.6 million passengers. Alongside this rise in passenger numbers, Wizz Air also achieved a slight increase in load factor, reaching 92.9%, up by 0.4 percentage points from the previous year. The airline expanded its…