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.
In October 2024, Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity compared to the same period in 2023. This decline is attributed to significant engine maintenance challenges, including delays affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity for October 2024 compared to the same period last year, attributing the decline to maintenance requirements, parts shortages, and an ongoing cabin upgrade program.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium) has announced a 10% increase in flights to sub-Saharan Africa for the summer 2024 schedule, bringing the total to 56 weekly flights. This expansion is part of the airline’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the region, supported by the deployment of its 11th long-haul aircraft.
EVA Air, Taiwan’s prominent international carrier, has released its October 2024 traffic results, showcasing a mixed performance. Passenger numbers rose by 2.6% year-over-year to 1.0 million, reflecting steady demand. However, the airline reported a 3.7% decline in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), signaling reduced distance traveled by paying customers.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported strong operational results for October 2024, carrying 1.6 million passengers. The airline also achieved a Passenger Load Factor (PLF) increase of 1.0 percentage point, reaching 87% for the month.
