The global air passenger traffic rose by 5.7% in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), maintaining the positive trend in the aviation sector.
This indicator is calculated using revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), which is an important industry indicator that measures air traffic. The total available seat kilometers (ASKs), which measure airline capacity, also increased by 5.4% year-over-year.
Airlines achieved a record-high load factor of about 83.7 % for November, meaning more seats were filled than in previous years for the month. International travel demand grew 7.7%, outpacing domestic demand growth of 2.7%.
Regionally, the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions recorded strong international demand growth, while Africa led overall with one of the highest increases among areas. Demand in Europe and Latin America also rose, but North America showed a slower increase, with its load factor declining slightly despite growth in passenger numbers.
IATA pointed out that the “current capacity constraints, driven by issues in aircraft manufacturing and supply chain,” are still impacting the ability of airlines to offer more flights, “emphasizing the need for increased manufacturing capacity to keep up with the growing demand for travel.” Passenger traffic is also expected to increase through 2026.
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