Asia Pacific Airlines Reach New Heights with 29.2 Million Passengers Recorded in September

In September 2024, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported substantial growth in both international passenger and cargo traffic, fueled by strong consumer and business demand across the region. AAPA̢۪s latest data reveals an impressive 18.8% year-over-year increase in international passenger numbers, reaching a total of 29.2 million travelers for the month. This figure represents an encouraging recovery, with traffic volumes at 97.5% of the pre-pandemic levels from September 2019. Revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), a key metric for passenger demand, rose by 19.3% year-over-year, highlighting the continued popularity of long-haul travel routes. Meanwhile, international passenger load factors improved slightly, rising 0.4 percentage points to 80.5% amid an 18.7% growth in available seat capacity.