Strong Demand Growth Resumes in June

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8 percent compared to the year-ago period. This was in line with the 7.7 percent growth recorded in May. All regions reported growth. June capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.5 percent, and load factor rose 1.0 percentage point to 81.9 percent.

For the first six months of 2017, the industry experienced a 12-year high in traffic growth (7.9 percent) and a record first half load factor of 80.7 percent.

“A brighter economic picture and lower airfares are keeping demand for travel strong. But as costs rise, this stimulus of lower fares is likely to fade. And uncertainties such as Brexit need to be watched carefully. Nonetheless, we still expect 2017 to see above-trend growth,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

For additional information, visit http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2017-08-03-01.aspx.