The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “African airlines saw an 11.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 6.6% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 76.0% (+3.6ppt compared to September 2023).” In its global passenger demand data for September 2024, IATA reports total demand “measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time …
IATA Survey Reveals Industry Makes Progress to Reduce Baggage Mishandling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking.” Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports reveals that: • 44% of airlines have fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% are in progress • …
African Airlines Report 8.1% Growth In Passenger Travel In March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024 global passenger demand. According to the data, “African airlines saw an 8.1% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 11.0% year-on-year. The load factor fell to 70.3% (-1.9ppt compared to March 2023).” IATA says: “Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, …
Air Travel Reaches 99% of 2019 Levels as Recovery Continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for “November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels.” According to the data, “African airlines had a 22.1% rise in November RPKs versus a year ago. November 2023 capacity was up 29.6% and load factor fell 4.3 percentage points to 69.7%, the lowest among regions.” …
African Airlines Air Cargo Volumes Increase By 3.9% In November 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo.” According to the data, “African airlines saw their air cargo volumes increase by …
African Airlines Register 28.1% Increase in Traffic In September 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. According to IATA, “Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels.” Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic rose 28.3% versus …


