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Global Air Traffic Hits 94.1% of Pre-Pandemic Levels: IATA

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Global revenue passenger-kilometres (RPKs) increased 25.3% on the year in December to reach 94.1% of pre-pandemic levels, according to IATA.

  • Available seat-kilometres (ASKs) grew by 24.1% on the year to 94.4% of pre-pandemic capacity.
  • Global passenger load factor was 82.3%, slightly below the 2019 threshold.
  • Domestic markets have surpassed 2019 levels by 3.9%, IATA added, while international traffic was 88.6% of 2019 levels.
  • International traffic remains held back by APAC, remaining 27.3% under pre-pandemic levels as many countries within the region have been late in relaxing covid travel restrictions.
  • However, North America leads in terms of international recovery, exceeding 2019 levels by 1.4%.

Source: IATA

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