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IATA March 2025 Air Passenger Traffic Summary: Growth Continues Amid Capacity Outpacing Demand
- The International Air Transport Association indicated that worldwide air travel demand grew by 3.3% in March 2025 compared to the previous year, supported by increases in both domestic and international sectors.
- This growth followed a 2.7% rise in February 2025 and occurred amid a 5.3% expansion in capacity, which outpaced the increase in demand and caused the global load factor to fall.
- Asia-Pacific airlines led international traffic growth with a 9.9% increase, while North America and the Middle East showed slight declines of 0.1% and 1.0% respectively, partly affected by regional factors like Ramadan.
- IATA Director General Willie Walsh reported that passenger demand increased by 3.3% in March compared to the previous year, showing a modest rise from the 2.7% year-on-year growth seen in February, and emphasized the pressing need to resolve infrastructure and supply chain issues.
- The continued demand rise coupled with capacity growth exceeding demand caused the load factor to drop to 80.7%, underscoring the urgent need to address airport, air traffic management, and supply chain constraints.
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