Global air travel revenues surged in 2024, with passenger numbers reaching a record 4.89 billion as demand rose 10.4 per cent over the previous year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 3.8 per cent.
This growth pushed the overall load factor to 83.5 per cent, signalling a strong recovery and renewed global appetite for travel, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The association, which represents about 340 airlines covering more
