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Kazakhstan Leads the Region
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Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market in Central Asia, accounting for over half of all airline seat capacity - although it accounts for just 25% of the region’s population (according to the latest UN population data). Uzbekistan is the region’s second-largest aviation market with 25% of total capacity. It is also the most populous country in Central Asia, with 37.1 million residents - accounting for 44% of the region’s population. The region’s population is not only growing rapidly but it is also relatively young, with an average age of 26.6 years - meaning demand for air travel is likely to continue to be strong as the region’s economy continues to develop.
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Low-Cost and Foreign Carriers Are Reshaping the Market
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Liberalisation across Central Asian countries has opened the door for both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and foreign airlines, dramatically changing market dynamics. Growth has also been influenced by Russian outbound travellers routing through Central Asia to reach other markets, a consequence of airspace closures imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with direct air access to Europe remaining closed to Russian carriers.
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Today, 125 airlines operate in the region, though 71% of all capacity is still provided by carriers domiciled in Central Asia.
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LCC capacity has surged:
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In 2015, Central Asia had the lowest LCC penetration rate globally, at just 4.6%. In 2025, this reached 21% and this is likely to continue to grow.
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This shift has broadened access to air travel and made it more affordable for growing middle-class populations.
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Comparison with other regions highlights the potential for LCCs in Central Asia.
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FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s LCC, has rapidly become the region’s largest airline, operating 10 million seats and commanding 15% of the Central Asian market.
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Meanwhile, sister carrier Air Astana now holds 14% of the market.
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Other major players include Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and foreign competitors such as Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aeroflot.
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Different Countries, Different Network Strategies
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Domestic aviation dominates in some markets: 71% of Kazakhstan’s capacity and 66% of Turkmenistan’s is domestic, reflecting geography and state priorities.
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In contrast, East and Central Europe is the most important international region for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Despite shared borders, only 4% of Central Asia’s seat capacity is intra-regional, highlighting underdeveloped cross-Central-Asian connectivity.
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Top Country Pairs Reveal Diverging Network Focus
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Russia remains the most significant market for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Capacity between these pairs is driven by:
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labour migration flows,
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expanded aviation freedoms,
\n
and Russian carriers forced to reorient toward eastern markets.
\n
\n
Kazakhstan, however, has taken a distinctly more strategic path -proactively diversifying away from Russia, increasing capacity to Turkey, the UAE, and wider Asia. With more competition from non-Russian international airlines, many routes that once transited Russia are rerouting through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
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The 376% increase in air capacity between Uzbekistan and the UAE since 2019, driven by a new bilateral agreement and rapidly rising travel demand, indicates that Uzbekistan may also be adopting a broader geographic focus in its aviation strategy.
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What is Driving Central Asia’s Aviation Boom?
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Several factors are converging to create ideal conditions for growth:
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\n
Liberalised aviation markets replacing state-controlled national airlines and providing greater competition
\n
Expansion of low-cost carriers, unlocking previously untapped demand
\n
Modernisation of airport infrastructure across key cities
\n
Economic development and tourism growth, increasing mobility and international flows
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With large populations, rising incomes, and underserved air networks, Central Asia holds substantial latent demand, making it one of the most promising aviation markets in the world.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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Key Summary:
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Central Asia is the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, with capacity up nearly 500% in 20 years and a 7.7% CAGR—well above global averages.
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Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market with over 50% of all airline capacity, followed by Uzbekistan with 25%.
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The rise of low-cost carriers have reshaped competition, pushing LCC share from 4.6% in 2015 to 21% in 2025.
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Growth is fuelled by liberalisation, infrastructure investment, rising incomes, and tourism.
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Explosive Growth in Domestic and International Airline Capacity
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Over the past two decades, Central Asia’s aviation market has expanded by nearly 500%.
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Domestic capacity grew from 4.9 million seats in 2005 to 32.9 million in 2025, an average annual increase of 10%.
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International capacity shows a similarly strong trajectory, rising from 6.4 million to 34.5 million seats, an 8.8% average annual growth rate.
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This acceleration makes Central Asia the fastest-growing region in the world, with a 7.7% CAGR - two percentage points higher than South Asia and five points above the global average.
\n
\n
\n
Kazakhstan Leads the Region
\n
Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market in Central Asia, accounting for over half of all airline seat capacity - although it accounts for just 25% of the region’s population (according to the latest UN population data). Uzbekistan is the region’s second-largest aviation market with 25% of total capacity. It is also the most populous country in Central Asia, with 37.1 million residents - accounting for 44% of the region’s population. The region’s population is not only growing rapidly but it is also relatively young, with an average age of 26.6 years - meaning demand for air travel is likely to continue to be strong as the region’s economy continues to develop.
\n
\n
Low-Cost and Foreign Carriers Are Reshaping the Market
\n
Liberalisation across Central Asian countries has opened the door for both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and foreign airlines, dramatically changing market dynamics. Growth has also been influenced by Russian outbound travellers routing through Central Asia to reach other markets, a consequence of airspace closures imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with direct air access to Europe remaining closed to Russian carriers.
\n
Today, 125 airlines operate in the region, though 71% of all capacity is still provided by carriers domiciled in Central Asia.
\n
LCC capacity has surged:
\n
\n
In 2015, Central Asia had the lowest LCC penetration rate globally, at just 4.6%. In 2025, this reached 21% and this is likely to continue to grow.
\n
This shift has broadened access to air travel and made it more affordable for growing middle-class populations.
\n
Comparison with other regions highlights the potential for LCCs in Central Asia.
\n
\n
\n
\n
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s LCC, has rapidly become the region’s largest airline, operating 10 million seats and commanding 15% of the Central Asian market.
\n
Meanwhile, sister carrier Air Astana now holds 14% of the market.
\n
Other major players include Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and foreign competitors such as Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aeroflot.
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Different Countries, Different Network Strategies
\n
Domestic aviation dominates in some markets: 71% of Kazakhstan’s capacity and 66% of Turkmenistan’s is domestic, reflecting geography and state priorities.
\n
In contrast, East and Central Europe is the most important international region for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Despite shared borders, only 4% of Central Asia’s seat capacity is intra-regional, highlighting underdeveloped cross-Central-Asian connectivity.
\n
\n
Top Country Pairs Reveal Diverging Network Focus
\n
Russia remains the most significant market for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Capacity between these pairs is driven by:
\n
\n
labour migration flows,
\n
expanded aviation freedoms,
\n
and Russian carriers forced to reorient toward eastern markets.
\n
\n
Kazakhstan, however, has taken a distinctly more strategic path -proactively diversifying away from Russia, increasing capacity to Turkey, the UAE, and wider Asia. With more competition from non-Russian international airlines, many routes that once transited Russia are rerouting through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
\n
The 376% increase in air capacity between Uzbekistan and the UAE since 2019, driven by a new bilateral agreement and rapidly rising travel demand, indicates that Uzbekistan may also be adopting a broader geographic focus in its aviation strategy.
\n
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What is Driving Central Asia’s Aviation Boom?
\n
Several factors are converging to create ideal conditions for growth:
\n
\n
Liberalised aviation markets replacing state-controlled national airlines and providing greater competition
\n
Expansion of low-cost carriers, unlocking previously untapped demand
\n
Modernisation of airport infrastructure across key cities
\n
Economic development and tourism growth, increasing mobility and international flows
\n
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With large populations, rising incomes, and underserved air networks, Central Asia holds substantial latent demand, making it one of the most promising aviation markets in the world.
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Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
\n
Key Summary:
\n
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Central Asia is the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, with capacity up nearly 500% in 20 years and a 7.7% CAGR—well above global averages.
\n
Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market with over 50% of all airline capacity, followed by Uzbekistan with 25%.
\n
The rise of low-cost carriers have reshaped competition, pushing LCC share from 4.6% in 2015 to 21% in 2025.
\n
Growth is fuelled by liberalisation, infrastructure investment, rising incomes, and tourism.
\n
\n
\n
Explosive Growth in Domestic and International Airline Capacity
\n
Over the past two decades, Central Asia’s aviation market has expanded by nearly 500%.
\n
\n
Domestic capacity grew from 4.9 million seats in 2005 to 32.9 million in 2025, an average annual increase of 10%.
\n
International capacity shows a similarly strong trajectory, rising from 6.4 million to 34.5 million seats, an 8.8% average annual growth rate.
\n
\n
This acceleration makes Central Asia the fastest-growing region in the world, with a 7.7% CAGR - two percentage points higher than South Asia and five points above the global average.
\n
\n
\n
Kazakhstan Leads the Region
\n
Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market in Central Asia, accounting for over half of all airline seat capacity - although it accounts for just 25% of the region’s population (according to the latest UN population data). Uzbekistan is the region’s second-largest aviation market with 25% of total capacity. It is also the most populous country in Central Asia, with 37.1 million residents - accounting for 44% of the region’s population. The region’s population is not only growing rapidly but it is also relatively young, with an average age of 26.6 years - meaning demand for air travel is likely to continue to be strong as the region’s economy continues to develop.
\n
\n
Low-Cost and Foreign Carriers Are Reshaping the Market
\n
Liberalisation across Central Asian countries has opened the door for both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and foreign airlines, dramatically changing market dynamics. Growth has also been influenced by Russian outbound travellers routing through Central Asia to reach other markets, a consequence of airspace closures imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with direct air access to Europe remaining closed to Russian carriers.
\n
Today, 125 airlines operate in the region, though 71% of all capacity is still provided by carriers domiciled in Central Asia.
\n
LCC capacity has surged:
\n
\n
In 2015, Central Asia had the lowest LCC penetration rate globally, at just 4.6%. In 2025, this reached 21% and this is likely to continue to grow.
\n
This shift has broadened access to air travel and made it more affordable for growing middle-class populations.
\n
Comparison with other regions highlights the potential for LCCs in Central Asia.
\n
\n
\n
\n
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s LCC, has rapidly become the region’s largest airline, operating 10 million seats and commanding 15% of the Central Asian market.
\n
Meanwhile, sister carrier Air Astana now holds 14% of the market.
\n
Other major players include Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and foreign competitors such as Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aeroflot.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Different Countries, Different Network Strategies
\n
Domestic aviation dominates in some markets: 71% of Kazakhstan’s capacity and 66% of Turkmenistan’s is domestic, reflecting geography and state priorities.
\n
In contrast, East and Central Europe is the most important international region for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Despite shared borders, only 4% of Central Asia’s seat capacity is intra-regional, highlighting underdeveloped cross-Central-Asian connectivity.
\n
\n
Top Country Pairs Reveal Diverging Network Focus
\n
Russia remains the most significant market for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Capacity between these pairs is driven by:
\n
\n
labour migration flows,
\n
expanded aviation freedoms,
\n
and Russian carriers forced to reorient toward eastern markets.
\n
\n
Kazakhstan, however, has taken a distinctly more strategic path -proactively diversifying away from Russia, increasing capacity to Turkey, the UAE, and wider Asia. With more competition from non-Russian international airlines, many routes that once transited Russia are rerouting through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
\n
The 376% increase in air capacity between Uzbekistan and the UAE since 2019, driven by a new bilateral agreement and rapidly rising travel demand, indicates that Uzbekistan may also be adopting a broader geographic focus in its aviation strategy.
\n
\n
What is Driving Central Asia’s Aviation Boom?
\n
Several factors are converging to create ideal conditions for growth:
\n
\n
Liberalised aviation markets replacing state-controlled national airlines and providing greater competition
\n
Expansion of low-cost carriers, unlocking previously untapped demand
\n
Modernisation of airport infrastructure across key cities
\n
Economic development and tourism growth, increasing mobility and international flows
\n
\n
With large populations, rising incomes, and underserved air networks, Central Asia holds substantial latent demand, making it one of the most promising aviation markets in the world.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
\n
Key Summary:
\n
\n
Central Asia is the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, with capacity up nearly 500% in 20 years and a 7.7% CAGR—well above global averages.
\n
Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market with over 50% of all airline capacity, followed by Uzbekistan with 25%.
\n
The rise of low-cost carriers have reshaped competition, pushing LCC share from 4.6% in 2015 to 21% in 2025.
\n
Growth is fuelled by liberalisation, infrastructure investment, rising incomes, and tourism.
\n
\n
\n
Explosive Growth in Domestic and International Airline Capacity
\n
Over the past two decades, Central Asia’s aviation market has expanded by nearly 500%.
\n
\n
Domestic capacity grew from 4.9 million seats in 2005 to 32.9 million in 2025, an average annual increase of 10%.
\n
International capacity shows a similarly strong trajectory, rising from 6.4 million to 34.5 million seats, an 8.8% average annual growth rate.
\n
\n
This acceleration makes Central Asia the fastest-growing region in the world, with a 7.7% CAGR - two percentage points higher than South Asia and five points above the global average.
\n
\n
\n
Kazakhstan Leads the Region
\n
Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market in Central Asia, accounting for over half of all airline seat capacity - although it accounts for just 25% of the region’s population (according to the latest UN population data). Uzbekistan is the region’s second-largest aviation market with 25% of total capacity. It is also the most populous country in Central Asia, with 37.1 million residents - accounting for 44% of the region’s population. The region’s population is not only growing rapidly but it is also relatively young, with an average age of 26.6 years - meaning demand for air travel is likely to continue to be strong as the region’s economy continues to develop.
\n
\n
Low-Cost and Foreign Carriers Are Reshaping the Market
\n
Liberalisation across Central Asian countries has opened the door for both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and foreign airlines, dramatically changing market dynamics. Growth has also been influenced by Russian outbound travellers routing through Central Asia to reach other markets, a consequence of airspace closures imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with direct air access to Europe remaining closed to Russian carriers.
\n
Today, 125 airlines operate in the region, though 71% of all capacity is still provided by carriers domiciled in Central Asia.
\n
LCC capacity has surged:
\n
\n
In 2015, Central Asia had the lowest LCC penetration rate globally, at just 4.6%. In 2025, this reached 21% and this is likely to continue to grow.
\n
This shift has broadened access to air travel and made it more affordable for growing middle-class populations.
\n
Comparison with other regions highlights the potential for LCCs in Central Asia.
\n
\n
\n
\n
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s LCC, has rapidly become the region’s largest airline, operating 10 million seats and commanding 15% of the Central Asian market.
\n
Meanwhile, sister carrier Air Astana now holds 14% of the market.
\n
Other major players include Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and foreign competitors such as Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aeroflot.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Different Countries, Different Network Strategies
\n
Domestic aviation dominates in some markets: 71% of Kazakhstan’s capacity and 66% of Turkmenistan’s is domestic, reflecting geography and state priorities.
\n
In contrast, East and Central Europe is the most important international region for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Despite shared borders, only 4% of Central Asia’s seat capacity is intra-regional, highlighting underdeveloped cross-Central-Asian connectivity.
\n
\n
Top Country Pairs Reveal Diverging Network Focus
\n
Russia remains the most significant market for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Capacity between these pairs is driven by:
\n
\n
labour migration flows,
\n
expanded aviation freedoms,
\n
and Russian carriers forced to reorient toward eastern markets.
\n
\n
Kazakhstan, however, has taken a distinctly more strategic path -proactively diversifying away from Russia, increasing capacity to Turkey, the UAE, and wider Asia. With more competition from non-Russian international airlines, many routes that once transited Russia are rerouting through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
\n
The 376% increase in air capacity between Uzbekistan and the UAE since 2019, driven by a new bilateral agreement and rapidly rising travel demand, indicates that Uzbekistan may also be adopting a broader geographic focus in its aviation strategy.
\n
\n
What is Driving Central Asia’s Aviation Boom?
\n
Several factors are converging to create ideal conditions for growth:
\n
\n
Liberalised aviation markets replacing state-controlled national airlines and providing greater competition
\n
Expansion of low-cost carriers, unlocking previously untapped demand
\n
Modernisation of airport infrastructure across key cities
\n
Economic development and tourism growth, increasing mobility and international flows
\n
\n
With large populations, rising incomes, and underserved air networks, Central Asia holds substantial latent demand, making it one of the most promising aviation markets in the world.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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Central Asia is the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, with capacity up nearly 500% in 20 years and a 7.7% CAGR—well above global averages.
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Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market with over 50% of all airline capacity, followed by Uzbekistan with 25%.
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The rise of low-cost carriers have reshaped competition, pushing LCC share from 4.6% in 2015 to 21% in 2025.
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Growth is fuelled by liberalisation, infrastructure investment, rising incomes, and tourism.
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Explosive Growth in Domestic and International Airline Capacity
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Over the past two decades, Central Asia’s aviation market has expanded by nearly 500%.
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Domestic capacity grew from 4.9 million seats in 2005 to 32.9 million in 2025, an average annual increase of 10%.
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International capacity shows a similarly strong trajectory, rising from 6.4 million to 34.5 million seats, an 8.8% average annual growth rate.
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This acceleration makes Central Asia the fastest-growing region in the world, with a 7.7% CAGR - two percentage points higher than South Asia and five points above the global average.
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Kazakhstan Leads the Region
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Kazakhstan is the dominant aviation market in Central Asia, accounting for over half of all airline seat capacity - although it accounts for just 25% of the region’s population (according to the latest UN population data). Uzbekistan is the region’s second-largest aviation market with 25% of total capacity. It is also the most populous country in Central Asia, with 37.1 million residents - accounting for 44% of the region’s population. The region’s population is not only growing rapidly but it is also relatively young, with an average age of 26.6 years - meaning demand for air travel is likely to continue to be strong as the region’s economy continues to develop.
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Low-Cost and Foreign Carriers Are Reshaping the Market
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Liberalisation across Central Asian countries has opened the door for both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and foreign airlines, dramatically changing market dynamics. Growth has also been influenced by Russian outbound travellers routing through Central Asia to reach other markets, a consequence of airspace closures imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with direct air access to Europe remaining closed to Russian carriers.
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Today, 125 airlines operate in the region, though 71% of all capacity is still provided by carriers domiciled in Central Asia.
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LCC capacity has surged:
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In 2015, Central Asia had the lowest LCC penetration rate globally, at just 4.6%. In 2025, this reached 21% and this is likely to continue to grow.
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This shift has broadened access to air travel and made it more affordable for growing middle-class populations.
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Comparison with other regions highlights the potential for LCCs in Central Asia.
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FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s LCC, has rapidly become the region’s largest airline, operating 10 million seats and commanding 15% of the Central Asian market.
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Meanwhile, sister carrier Air Astana now holds 14% of the market.
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Other major players include Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and foreign competitors such as Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aeroflot.
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Different Countries, Different Network Strategies
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Domestic aviation dominates in some markets: 71% of Kazakhstan’s capacity and 66% of Turkmenistan’s is domestic, reflecting geography and state priorities.
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In contrast, East and Central Europe is the most important international region for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Despite shared borders, only 4% of Central Asia’s seat capacity is intra-regional, highlighting underdeveloped cross-Central-Asian connectivity.
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Top Country Pairs Reveal Diverging Network Focus
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Russia remains the most significant market for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Capacity between these pairs is driven by:
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labour migration flows,
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expanded aviation freedoms,
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and Russian carriers forced to reorient toward eastern markets.
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Kazakhstan, however, has taken a distinctly more strategic path -proactively diversifying away from Russia, increasing capacity to Turkey, the UAE, and wider Asia. With more competition from non-Russian international airlines, many routes that once transited Russia are rerouting through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
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The 376% increase in air capacity between Uzbekistan and the UAE since 2019, driven by a new bilateral agreement and rapidly rising travel demand, indicates that Uzbekistan may also be adopting a broader geographic focus in its aviation strategy.
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What is Driving Central Asia’s Aviation Boom?
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Several factors are converging to create ideal conditions for growth:
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Liberalised aviation markets replacing state-controlled national airlines and providing greater competition
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Expansion of low-cost carriers, unlocking previously untapped demand
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Modernisation of airport infrastructure across key cities
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Economic development and tourism growth, increasing mobility and international flows
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With large populations, rising incomes, and underserved air networks, Central Asia holds substantial latent demand, making it one of the most promising aviation markets in the world.
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
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Highlights from the latest OTP monthly data:
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Hainan Airlines tops the major airline* OTP rankings, achieving 88.65% on-time performance, and operating 21,863 flights in the month.
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Latin America's Aeromexico are the large airline** achieving the highest OTP (91.67%), operating 15,223 flights of which only eight were cancelled.
ITA Airways were the standout performer in November with only two flights cancelled and an OTP rate of 88.49%.
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Turkish carrier SunExpress reported no cancellations in the month and an OTP level of 88.13%.
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Among the low-cost carriers (LCCs), Wizz Air had the highest OTP level at 86.72% with only 19 cancellations in the month.
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With FAA-imposed restrictions on flights in November many of the US major airlines reported higher than normal rates of cancellations - American Airlines cancelled nearly 5,500 flights (2.99%) and United Airlines 4,043 services (2.81%).
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*Major airline = operating more than 20,000 flights in the month **Large airline = operating between 10,000 and 20,000 flights in the month
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Congratulations to the top three major airlines achieving the best OTP in November:
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🥇 Hainan Airlines 🥈 China Southern Airlines 🥉 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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View the full airline rankings by clicking on the button below
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How is Airline OTP Calculated?
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Airline on-time performance is based on actual gatearrivaltimes. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on time.
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Cancellations are included in our data and are considered not on-time.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
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Highlights from the latest OTP monthly data:
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Hainan Airlines tops the major airline* OTP rankings, achieving 88.65% on-time performance, and operating 21,863 flights in the month.
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Latin America's Aeromexico are the large airline** achieving the highest OTP (91.67%), operating 15,223 flights of which only eight were cancelled.
ITA Airways were the standout performer in November with only two flights cancelled and an OTP rate of 88.49%.
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Turkish carrier SunExpress reported no cancellations in the month and an OTP level of 88.13%.
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Among the low-cost carriers (LCCs), Wizz Air had the highest OTP level at 86.72% with only 19 cancellations in the month.
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With FAA-imposed restrictions on flights in November many of the US major airlines reported higher than normal rates of cancellations - American Airlines cancelled nearly 5,500 flights (2.99%) and United Airlines 4,043 services (2.81%).
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*Major airline = operating more than 20,000 flights in the month **Large airline = operating between 10,000 and 20,000 flights in the month
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Congratulations to the top three major airlines achieving the best OTP in November:
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🥇 Hainan Airlines 🥈 China Southern Airlines 🥉 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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View the full airline rankings by clicking on the button below
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How is Airline OTP Calculated?
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Airline on-time performance is based on actual gatearrivaltimes. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on time.
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Cancellations are included in our data and are considered not on-time.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
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Highlights from the latest OTP monthly data:
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Hainan Airlines tops the major airline* OTP rankings, achieving 88.65% on-time performance, and operating 21,863 flights in the month.
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Latin America's Aeromexico are the large airline** achieving the highest OTP (91.67%), operating 15,223 flights of which only eight were cancelled.
ITA Airways were the standout performer in November with only two flights cancelled and an OTP rate of 88.49%.
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Turkish carrier SunExpress reported no cancellations in the month and an OTP level of 88.13%.
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Among the low-cost carriers (LCCs), Wizz Air had the highest OTP level at 86.72% with only 19 cancellations in the month.
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With FAA-imposed restrictions on flights in November many of the US major airlines reported higher than normal rates of cancellations - American Airlines cancelled nearly 5,500 flights (2.99%) and United Airlines 4,043 services (2.81%).
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*Major airline = operating more than 20,000 flights in the month **Large airline = operating between 10,000 and 20,000 flights in the month
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Congratulations to the top three major airlines achieving the best OTP in November:
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🥇 Hainan Airlines 🥈 China Southern Airlines 🥉 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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View the full airline rankings by clicking on the button below
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Airline on-time performance is based on actual gatearrivaltimes. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on time.
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Hainan Airlines tops the major airline* OTP rankings, achieving 88.65% on-time performance, and operating 21,863 flights in the month.
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Latin America's Aeromexico are the large airline** achieving the highest OTP (91.67%), operating 15,223 flights of which only eight were cancelled.
ITA Airways were the standout performer in November with only two flights cancelled and an OTP rate of 88.49%.
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Turkish carrier SunExpress reported no cancellations in the month and an OTP level of 88.13%.
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Among the low-cost carriers (LCCs), Wizz Air had the highest OTP level at 86.72% with only 19 cancellations in the month.
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With FAA-imposed restrictions on flights in November many of the US major airlines reported higher than normal rates of cancellations - American Airlines cancelled nearly 5,500 flights (2.99%) and United Airlines 4,043 services (2.81%).
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*Major airline = operating more than 20,000 flights in the month **Large airline = operating between 10,000 and 20,000 flights in the month
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Congratulations to the top three major airlines achieving the best OTP in November:
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🥇 Hainan Airlines 🥈 China Southern Airlines 🥉 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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View the full airline rankings by clicking on the button below
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How is Airline OTP Calculated?
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Airline on-time performance is based on actual gatearrivaltimes. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on time.
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Cancellations are included in our data and are considered not on-time.
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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
ITA Airways were the standout performer in November with only two flights cancelled and an OTP rate of 88.49%.
\n
Turkish carrier SunExpress reported no cancellations in the month and an OTP level of 88.13%.
\n
Among the low-cost carriers (LCCs), Wizz Air had the highest OTP level at 86.72% with only 19 cancellations in the month.
\n
\n
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With FAA-imposed restrictions on flights in November many of the US major airlines reported higher than normal rates of cancellations - American Airlines cancelled nearly 5,500 flights (2.99%) and United Airlines 4,043 services (2.81%).
\n
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*Major airline = operating more than 20,000 flights in the month **Large airline = operating between 10,000 and 20,000 flights in the month
\n
Congratulations to the top three major airlines achieving the best OTP in November:
\n
🥇 Hainan Airlines 🥈 China Southern Airlines 🥉 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
\n
\n
View the full airline rankings by clicking on the button below
\n
\n
How is Airline OTP Calculated?
\n
\n
Airline on-time performance is based on actual gatearrivaltimes. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on time.
\n
Cancellations are included in our data and are considered not on-time.
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
\n\n
Across the past few weeks, we saw four major moves from Google and Apple alone, each one pushing deeper into core parts of the traveler journey. What’s especially interesting is that these innovations don’t just benefit passengers. They also open meaningful opportunities for airlines, airports, and travel operators to serve their customers in smarter, more efficient, and more personalized ways.
\n
AI plays a central role in several of these developments, but the story is bigger than AI itself. It’s about global platforms reshaping how travel is searched for, planned, booked, and, most importantly, experienced.
\n
Before teasing anything further, let’s explore each of this month’s standout innovations one by one.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n\n
Qatar Airways partnered with Google to produce, edit, and upload a fully finished commercial during a flight, showing the potential for in-flight connectivity in the very near future.
\n
Google has expanded its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, now covering 200+ countries and territories and supporting 60+ languages.
\n
Apple announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports: \n
\n
A new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools.
\n
A new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights.
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\n
\n\n\n
Innovation #1: Qatar Airways Turns the Aircraft Cabin Into a High-Speed Creative Studio
\n
At first glance, Qatar Airways’ latest announcement with Google looks like a flashy PR stunt: the “first-ever AI-generated commercials created during a flight.”
\n
But underneath the headline lies something far more consequential for the future of travel: a glimpse of what happens when an aircraft cabin becomes a fully functional, high-bandwidth workspace at 35,000 feet.
\n
The airline partnered with Google to test whether Gemini’s AI video-generation capabilities could run end-to-end during an actual flight using Starlink’s high-speed satellite connectivity. The answer was a resounding yes.
\n
How did it work?
\n
Starlink’s ultra-low-latency, gate-to-gate connectivity enabled a full creative workflow that was previously impossible in the air:
\n
\n
High-resolution video and image generation using Google’s Gemini AI models.
\n
Cloud-based editing, rendering, and file transfer (all mid-flight).
\n
Real-time publishing and collaboration while cruising at 35,000 feet.
\n
\n
Two well-known AI filmmakers produced, edited, and uploaded fully finished commercial videos before the aircraft even landed.
\n
But to be clear, this isn’t an innovation story about AI filmmaking. It’s a story about bandwidth.
\n
Qatar’s in-flight connectivity now rivals home internet!
\n
Qatar Airways is quietly becoming the global leader in next-generation in-flight connectivity. The airline now operates over 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, representing more than half its entire fleet (likely the largest Starlink deployment of any airline today).
\n
While many passengers still struggle to send a simple email on many global airlines, Qatar proved that you can produce commercials in the sky.
\n
Why does this matter for the future of travel?
\n
This experiment is a preview of what in-flight connectivity will unlock; not in 2035, but in the very near future.
\n
\n
First, aircraft cabins become fully productive workspaces. If AI video generation, rendering, cloud editing, and high-volume file transfers can run mid-flight, then everyday business use cases (from virtual meetings to coding to collaborative workflows) become trivial. The line between “on the ground” and “in the air” will blur completely.
\n
Secondly, new personalization and retailing opportunities for airlines emerge. If this level of bandwidth becomes mainstream, airlines could generate personalized in-flight ads, offers, ancillaries, and content in real time, tailored to the traveler’s profile, destination, and behavior. Instead of static ad loops, airlines could dynamically generate seat-upgrade prompts, destination-specific retail offers, real-time duty-free suggestions, and content aligned to passenger interest signals.
\n
\n
In other words: AI-powered in-flight connectivity could become a revenue engine, not just a passenger amenity.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Expands Its AI Travel Tools to the Entire World
\n
For our second innovation, we’re staying with Google, because the company’s latest travel updates are simply impossible to ignore.
Travelers can describe what they want (“a warm week-long trip in February, good food, nonstop only”), and Google’s AI surfaces the best matching bargains instantly.
\n
At the same time, Google introduced Canvas in AI Mode, a new all-in-one planning interface that pulls together real-time flights, hotels, Google Maps data, reviews, and web content into a single, coherent trip plan.
\n
AI Mode has also gained agentic booking capabilities, enabling it to already reserve restaurants, events, and appointments, with flight and hotel bookings coming next.
\n
\n
Why does this matter so much?
\n
For the past three years, countless startups and AI tools have promised conversational travel planning, but none have had the scale, distribution, or data to make it stick. Google does. The global rollout of Flight Deals democratizes AI travel search in a way no other player can match (at this point).
\n
Canvas’ ability to merge flights, hotels, maps, reviews, and web results into one plan could replace the multi-tab, multi-site research that travelers do today. And once direct booking becomes available, Google will be sitting directly in the OTA value chain.
\n
For a long time, the industry narrative was that Google wouldn’t seriously threaten OTAs because the market simply wasn’t lucrative enough for them.
\n
That fear is now resurfacing. With search dominance, integrated tools, and billions of users, this is a bold move into the heart of travel tech.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Apple Deepens Its Travel Push With Smarter Bags and Digital Passports
\n
For our final innovation, we’re switching to another tech giant doubling down on travel. This time, not in the booking flow, but in the on-the-go part of the journey where most traveler frustration actually occurs.
\n
Apple quietly announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports.
\n
1. Apple x Delta: AirTag data enters airline baggage systems
\n
Apple and Delta co-developed a new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools. Built on Apple’s Share Item Location feature, the integration removes manual steps required by ground workers when locating lost bags. The tech was finalized only weeks ago, and although built with Delta, the API is not exclusive, meaning it can scale across other airlines in the future (as long as travelers use Apple devices).
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
Airlines have struggled for decades to build reliable bag-tracking solutions. Travelers, frustrated, solved the problem themselves, and AirTags quickly became the de facto global standard.
\n
In many cases, passengers knew their bag’s location long before the airline did.
\n
Delta deserves credit for accepting this reality and integrating the tool travelers already trust. And Apple deserves credit for putting engineering resources behind something as unglamorous (but vital) as baggage operations.
\n
\n
2. Digital passports enter Apple Wallet (U.S. domestic flights first)
\n
Apple also announced a new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights. The feature digitizes ID documents and makes them accessible through the iPhone’s wallet app, laying the groundwork for deeper travel identity integration.
\n
What makes this innovation so important?
\n
Digital passports are a key building block for the coming shift toward paperless travel and biometric verification.
\n
\n
By placing travel documents in a widely used consumer interface, Apple reduces friction in the airport experience and positions itself as the user-facing layer for digital identity.
\n
As airports invest heavily in biometrics and automated border systems, Apple Wallet could become the bridge between travelers and those airport infrastructures, and eventually expand into international travel as standards evolve.
\n
\n
\n
If Google is transforming how we plan and book, and Apple is steadily reshaping how we move through airports, then together they signal a fundamental shift in the traveler journey.
\n
The future of travel won’t be defined by airlines or airports alone. It will be shaped by the tech ecosystems that increasingly power every step in between.
\n
","head_html":null,"post_body":"
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
\n\n
Across the past few weeks, we saw four major moves from Google and Apple alone, each one pushing deeper into core parts of the traveler journey. What’s especially interesting is that these innovations don’t just benefit passengers. They also open meaningful opportunities for airlines, airports, and travel operators to serve their customers in smarter, more efficient, and more personalized ways.
\n
AI plays a central role in several of these developments, but the story is bigger than AI itself. It’s about global platforms reshaping how travel is searched for, planned, booked, and, most importantly, experienced.
\n
Before teasing anything further, let’s explore each of this month’s standout innovations one by one.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n\n
Qatar Airways partnered with Google to produce, edit, and upload a fully finished commercial during a flight, showing the potential for in-flight connectivity in the very near future.
\n
Google has expanded its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, now covering 200+ countries and territories and supporting 60+ languages.
\n
Apple announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports: \n
\n
A new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools.
\n
A new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights.
\n
\n
\n\n\n
Innovation #1: Qatar Airways Turns the Aircraft Cabin Into a High-Speed Creative Studio
\n
At first glance, Qatar Airways’ latest announcement with Google looks like a flashy PR stunt: the “first-ever AI-generated commercials created during a flight.”
\n
But underneath the headline lies something far more consequential for the future of travel: a glimpse of what happens when an aircraft cabin becomes a fully functional, high-bandwidth workspace at 35,000 feet.
\n
The airline partnered with Google to test whether Gemini’s AI video-generation capabilities could run end-to-end during an actual flight using Starlink’s high-speed satellite connectivity. The answer was a resounding yes.
\n
How did it work?
\n
Starlink’s ultra-low-latency, gate-to-gate connectivity enabled a full creative workflow that was previously impossible in the air:
\n
\n
High-resolution video and image generation using Google’s Gemini AI models.
\n
Cloud-based editing, rendering, and file transfer (all mid-flight).
\n
Real-time publishing and collaboration while cruising at 35,000 feet.
\n
\n
Two well-known AI filmmakers produced, edited, and uploaded fully finished commercial videos before the aircraft even landed.
\n
But to be clear, this isn’t an innovation story about AI filmmaking. It’s a story about bandwidth.
\n
Qatar’s in-flight connectivity now rivals home internet!
\n
Qatar Airways is quietly becoming the global leader in next-generation in-flight connectivity. The airline now operates over 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, representing more than half its entire fleet (likely the largest Starlink deployment of any airline today).
\n
While many passengers still struggle to send a simple email on many global airlines, Qatar proved that you can produce commercials in the sky.
\n
Why does this matter for the future of travel?
\n
This experiment is a preview of what in-flight connectivity will unlock; not in 2035, but in the very near future.
\n
\n
First, aircraft cabins become fully productive workspaces. If AI video generation, rendering, cloud editing, and high-volume file transfers can run mid-flight, then everyday business use cases (from virtual meetings to coding to collaborative workflows) become trivial. The line between “on the ground” and “in the air” will blur completely.
\n
Secondly, new personalization and retailing opportunities for airlines emerge. If this level of bandwidth becomes mainstream, airlines could generate personalized in-flight ads, offers, ancillaries, and content in real time, tailored to the traveler’s profile, destination, and behavior. Instead of static ad loops, airlines could dynamically generate seat-upgrade prompts, destination-specific retail offers, real-time duty-free suggestions, and content aligned to passenger interest signals.
\n
\n
In other words: AI-powered in-flight connectivity could become a revenue engine, not just a passenger amenity.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Expands Its AI Travel Tools to the Entire World
\n
For our second innovation, we’re staying with Google, because the company’s latest travel updates are simply impossible to ignore.
Travelers can describe what they want (“a warm week-long trip in February, good food, nonstop only”), and Google’s AI surfaces the best matching bargains instantly.
\n
At the same time, Google introduced Canvas in AI Mode, a new all-in-one planning interface that pulls together real-time flights, hotels, Google Maps data, reviews, and web content into a single, coherent trip plan.
\n
AI Mode has also gained agentic booking capabilities, enabling it to already reserve restaurants, events, and appointments, with flight and hotel bookings coming next.
\n
\n
Why does this matter so much?
\n
For the past three years, countless startups and AI tools have promised conversational travel planning, but none have had the scale, distribution, or data to make it stick. Google does. The global rollout of Flight Deals democratizes AI travel search in a way no other player can match (at this point).
\n
Canvas’ ability to merge flights, hotels, maps, reviews, and web results into one plan could replace the multi-tab, multi-site research that travelers do today. And once direct booking becomes available, Google will be sitting directly in the OTA value chain.
\n
For a long time, the industry narrative was that Google wouldn’t seriously threaten OTAs because the market simply wasn’t lucrative enough for them.
\n
That fear is now resurfacing. With search dominance, integrated tools, and billions of users, this is a bold move into the heart of travel tech.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Apple Deepens Its Travel Push With Smarter Bags and Digital Passports
\n
For our final innovation, we’re switching to another tech giant doubling down on travel. This time, not in the booking flow, but in the on-the-go part of the journey where most traveler frustration actually occurs.
\n
Apple quietly announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports.
\n
1. Apple x Delta: AirTag data enters airline baggage systems
\n
Apple and Delta co-developed a new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools. Built on Apple’s Share Item Location feature, the integration removes manual steps required by ground workers when locating lost bags. The tech was finalized only weeks ago, and although built with Delta, the API is not exclusive, meaning it can scale across other airlines in the future (as long as travelers use Apple devices).
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
Airlines have struggled for decades to build reliable bag-tracking solutions. Travelers, frustrated, solved the problem themselves, and AirTags quickly became the de facto global standard.
\n
In many cases, passengers knew their bag’s location long before the airline did.
\n
Delta deserves credit for accepting this reality and integrating the tool travelers already trust. And Apple deserves credit for putting engineering resources behind something as unglamorous (but vital) as baggage operations.
\n
\n
2. Digital passports enter Apple Wallet (U.S. domestic flights first)
\n
Apple also announced a new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights. The feature digitizes ID documents and makes them accessible through the iPhone’s wallet app, laying the groundwork for deeper travel identity integration.
\n
What makes this innovation so important?
\n
Digital passports are a key building block for the coming shift toward paperless travel and biometric verification.
\n
\n
By placing travel documents in a widely used consumer interface, Apple reduces friction in the airport experience and positions itself as the user-facing layer for digital identity.
\n
As airports invest heavily in biometrics and automated border systems, Apple Wallet could become the bridge between travelers and those airport infrastructures, and eventually expand into international travel as standards evolve.
\n
\n
\n
If Google is transforming how we plan and book, and Apple is steadily reshaping how we move through airports, then together they signal a fundamental shift in the traveler journey.
\n
The future of travel won’t be defined by airlines or airports alone. It will be shaped by the tech ecosystems that increasingly power every step in between.
\n
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
\n\n
Across the past few weeks, we saw four major moves from Google and Apple alone, each one pushing deeper into core parts of the traveler journey. What’s especially interesting is that these innovations don’t just benefit passengers. They also open meaningful opportunities for airlines, airports, and travel operators to serve their customers in smarter, more efficient, and more personalized ways.
\n
AI plays a central role in several of these developments, but the story is bigger than AI itself. It’s about global platforms reshaping how travel is searched for, planned, booked, and, most importantly, experienced.
\n
Before teasing anything further, let’s explore each of this month’s standout innovations one by one.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n\n
Qatar Airways partnered with Google to produce, edit, and upload a fully finished commercial during a flight, showing the potential for in-flight connectivity in the very near future.
\n
Google has expanded its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, now covering 200+ countries and territories and supporting 60+ languages.
\n
Apple announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports: \n
\n
A new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools.
\n
A new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights.
\n
\n
\n\n\n
Innovation #1: Qatar Airways Turns the Aircraft Cabin Into a High-Speed Creative Studio
\n
At first glance, Qatar Airways’ latest announcement with Google looks like a flashy PR stunt: the “first-ever AI-generated commercials created during a flight.”
\n
But underneath the headline lies something far more consequential for the future of travel: a glimpse of what happens when an aircraft cabin becomes a fully functional, high-bandwidth workspace at 35,000 feet.
\n
The airline partnered with Google to test whether Gemini’s AI video-generation capabilities could run end-to-end during an actual flight using Starlink’s high-speed satellite connectivity. The answer was a resounding yes.
\n
How did it work?
\n
Starlink’s ultra-low-latency, gate-to-gate connectivity enabled a full creative workflow that was previously impossible in the air:
\n
\n
High-resolution video and image generation using Google’s Gemini AI models.
\n
Cloud-based editing, rendering, and file transfer (all mid-flight).
\n
Real-time publishing and collaboration while cruising at 35,000 feet.
\n
\n
Two well-known AI filmmakers produced, edited, and uploaded fully finished commercial videos before the aircraft even landed.
\n
But to be clear, this isn’t an innovation story about AI filmmaking. It’s a story about bandwidth.
\n
Qatar’s in-flight connectivity now rivals home internet!
\n
Qatar Airways is quietly becoming the global leader in next-generation in-flight connectivity. The airline now operates over 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, representing more than half its entire fleet (likely the largest Starlink deployment of any airline today).
\n
While many passengers still struggle to send a simple email on many global airlines, Qatar proved that you can produce commercials in the sky.
\n
Why does this matter for the future of travel?
\n
This experiment is a preview of what in-flight connectivity will unlock; not in 2035, but in the very near future.
\n
\n
First, aircraft cabins become fully productive workspaces. If AI video generation, rendering, cloud editing, and high-volume file transfers can run mid-flight, then everyday business use cases (from virtual meetings to coding to collaborative workflows) become trivial. The line between “on the ground” and “in the air” will blur completely.
\n
Secondly, new personalization and retailing opportunities for airlines emerge. If this level of bandwidth becomes mainstream, airlines could generate personalized in-flight ads, offers, ancillaries, and content in real time, tailored to the traveler’s profile, destination, and behavior. Instead of static ad loops, airlines could dynamically generate seat-upgrade prompts, destination-specific retail offers, real-time duty-free suggestions, and content aligned to passenger interest signals.
\n
\n
In other words: AI-powered in-flight connectivity could become a revenue engine, not just a passenger amenity.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Expands Its AI Travel Tools to the Entire World
\n
For our second innovation, we’re staying with Google, because the company’s latest travel updates are simply impossible to ignore.
Travelers can describe what they want (“a warm week-long trip in February, good food, nonstop only”), and Google’s AI surfaces the best matching bargains instantly.
\n
At the same time, Google introduced Canvas in AI Mode, a new all-in-one planning interface that pulls together real-time flights, hotels, Google Maps data, reviews, and web content into a single, coherent trip plan.
\n
AI Mode has also gained agentic booking capabilities, enabling it to already reserve restaurants, events, and appointments, with flight and hotel bookings coming next.
\n
\n
Why does this matter so much?
\n
For the past three years, countless startups and AI tools have promised conversational travel planning, but none have had the scale, distribution, or data to make it stick. Google does. The global rollout of Flight Deals democratizes AI travel search in a way no other player can match (at this point).
\n
Canvas’ ability to merge flights, hotels, maps, reviews, and web results into one plan could replace the multi-tab, multi-site research that travelers do today. And once direct booking becomes available, Google will be sitting directly in the OTA value chain.
\n
For a long time, the industry narrative was that Google wouldn’t seriously threaten OTAs because the market simply wasn’t lucrative enough for them.
\n
That fear is now resurfacing. With search dominance, integrated tools, and billions of users, this is a bold move into the heart of travel tech.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Apple Deepens Its Travel Push With Smarter Bags and Digital Passports
\n
For our final innovation, we’re switching to another tech giant doubling down on travel. This time, not in the booking flow, but in the on-the-go part of the journey where most traveler frustration actually occurs.
\n
Apple quietly announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports.
\n
1. Apple x Delta: AirTag data enters airline baggage systems
\n
Apple and Delta co-developed a new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools. Built on Apple’s Share Item Location feature, the integration removes manual steps required by ground workers when locating lost bags. The tech was finalized only weeks ago, and although built with Delta, the API is not exclusive, meaning it can scale across other airlines in the future (as long as travelers use Apple devices).
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
Airlines have struggled for decades to build reliable bag-tracking solutions. Travelers, frustrated, solved the problem themselves, and AirTags quickly became the de facto global standard.
\n
In many cases, passengers knew their bag’s location long before the airline did.
\n
Delta deserves credit for accepting this reality and integrating the tool travelers already trust. And Apple deserves credit for putting engineering resources behind something as unglamorous (but vital) as baggage operations.
\n
\n
2. Digital passports enter Apple Wallet (U.S. domestic flights first)
\n
Apple also announced a new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights. The feature digitizes ID documents and makes them accessible through the iPhone’s wallet app, laying the groundwork for deeper travel identity integration.
\n
What makes this innovation so important?
\n
Digital passports are a key building block for the coming shift toward paperless travel and biometric verification.
\n
\n
By placing travel documents in a widely used consumer interface, Apple reduces friction in the airport experience and positions itself as the user-facing layer for digital identity.
\n
As airports invest heavily in biometrics and automated border systems, Apple Wallet could become the bridge between travelers and those airport infrastructures, and eventually expand into international travel as standards evolve.
\n
\n
\n
If Google is transforming how we plan and book, and Apple is steadily reshaping how we move through airports, then together they signal a fundamental shift in the traveler journey.
\n
The future of travel won’t be defined by airlines or airports alone. It will be shaped by the tech ecosystems that increasingly power every step in between.
\n
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
\n\n
Across the past few weeks, we saw four major moves from Google and Apple alone, each one pushing deeper into core parts of the traveler journey. What’s especially interesting is that these innovations don’t just benefit passengers. They also open meaningful opportunities for airlines, airports, and travel operators to serve their customers in smarter, more efficient, and more personalized ways.
\n
AI plays a central role in several of these developments, but the story is bigger than AI itself. It’s about global platforms reshaping how travel is searched for, planned, booked, and, most importantly, experienced.
\n
Before teasing anything further, let’s explore each of this month’s standout innovations one by one.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n\n
Qatar Airways partnered with Google to produce, edit, and upload a fully finished commercial during a flight, showing the potential for in-flight connectivity in the very near future.
\n
Google has expanded its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, now covering 200+ countries and territories and supporting 60+ languages.
\n
Apple announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports: \n
\n
A new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools.
\n
A new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights.
\n
\n
\n\n\n
Innovation #1: Qatar Airways Turns the Aircraft Cabin Into a High-Speed Creative Studio
\n
At first glance, Qatar Airways’ latest announcement with Google looks like a flashy PR stunt: the “first-ever AI-generated commercials created during a flight.”
\n
But underneath the headline lies something far more consequential for the future of travel: a glimpse of what happens when an aircraft cabin becomes a fully functional, high-bandwidth workspace at 35,000 feet.
\n
The airline partnered with Google to test whether Gemini’s AI video-generation capabilities could run end-to-end during an actual flight using Starlink’s high-speed satellite connectivity. The answer was a resounding yes.
\n
How did it work?
\n
Starlink’s ultra-low-latency, gate-to-gate connectivity enabled a full creative workflow that was previously impossible in the air:
\n
\n
High-resolution video and image generation using Google’s Gemini AI models.
\n
Cloud-based editing, rendering, and file transfer (all mid-flight).
\n
Real-time publishing and collaboration while cruising at 35,000 feet.
\n
\n
Two well-known AI filmmakers produced, edited, and uploaded fully finished commercial videos before the aircraft even landed.
\n
But to be clear, this isn’t an innovation story about AI filmmaking. It’s a story about bandwidth.
\n
Qatar’s in-flight connectivity now rivals home internet!
\n
Qatar Airways is quietly becoming the global leader in next-generation in-flight connectivity. The airline now operates over 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, representing more than half its entire fleet (likely the largest Starlink deployment of any airline today).
\n
While many passengers still struggle to send a simple email on many global airlines, Qatar proved that you can produce commercials in the sky.
\n
Why does this matter for the future of travel?
\n
This experiment is a preview of what in-flight connectivity will unlock; not in 2035, but in the very near future.
\n
\n
First, aircraft cabins become fully productive workspaces. If AI video generation, rendering, cloud editing, and high-volume file transfers can run mid-flight, then everyday business use cases (from virtual meetings to coding to collaborative workflows) become trivial. The line between “on the ground” and “in the air” will blur completely.
\n
Secondly, new personalization and retailing opportunities for airlines emerge. If this level of bandwidth becomes mainstream, airlines could generate personalized in-flight ads, offers, ancillaries, and content in real time, tailored to the traveler’s profile, destination, and behavior. Instead of static ad loops, airlines could dynamically generate seat-upgrade prompts, destination-specific retail offers, real-time duty-free suggestions, and content aligned to passenger interest signals.
\n
\n
In other words: AI-powered in-flight connectivity could become a revenue engine, not just a passenger amenity.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Expands Its AI Travel Tools to the Entire World
\n
For our second innovation, we’re staying with Google, because the company’s latest travel updates are simply impossible to ignore.
Travelers can describe what they want (“a warm week-long trip in February, good food, nonstop only”), and Google’s AI surfaces the best matching bargains instantly.
\n
At the same time, Google introduced Canvas in AI Mode, a new all-in-one planning interface that pulls together real-time flights, hotels, Google Maps data, reviews, and web content into a single, coherent trip plan.
\n
AI Mode has also gained agentic booking capabilities, enabling it to already reserve restaurants, events, and appointments, with flight and hotel bookings coming next.
\n
\n
Why does this matter so much?
\n
For the past three years, countless startups and AI tools have promised conversational travel planning, but none have had the scale, distribution, or data to make it stick. Google does. The global rollout of Flight Deals democratizes AI travel search in a way no other player can match (at this point).
\n
Canvas’ ability to merge flights, hotels, maps, reviews, and web results into one plan could replace the multi-tab, multi-site research that travelers do today. And once direct booking becomes available, Google will be sitting directly in the OTA value chain.
\n
For a long time, the industry narrative was that Google wouldn’t seriously threaten OTAs because the market simply wasn’t lucrative enough for them.
\n
That fear is now resurfacing. With search dominance, integrated tools, and billions of users, this is a bold move into the heart of travel tech.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: Apple Deepens Its Travel Push With Smarter Bags and Digital Passports
\n
For our final innovation, we’re switching to another tech giant doubling down on travel. This time, not in the booking flow, but in the on-the-go part of the journey where most traveler frustration actually occurs.
\n
Apple quietly announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports.
\n
1. Apple x Delta: AirTag data enters airline baggage systems
\n
Apple and Delta co-developed a new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools. Built on Apple’s Share Item Location feature, the integration removes manual steps required by ground workers when locating lost bags. The tech was finalized only weeks ago, and although built with Delta, the API is not exclusive, meaning it can scale across other airlines in the future (as long as travelers use Apple devices).
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
Airlines have struggled for decades to build reliable bag-tracking solutions. Travelers, frustrated, solved the problem themselves, and AirTags quickly became the de facto global standard.
\n
In many cases, passengers knew their bag’s location long before the airline did.
\n
Delta deserves credit for accepting this reality and integrating the tool travelers already trust. And Apple deserves credit for putting engineering resources behind something as unglamorous (but vital) as baggage operations.
\n
\n
2. Digital passports enter Apple Wallet (U.S. domestic flights first)
\n
Apple also announced a new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights. The feature digitizes ID documents and makes them accessible through the iPhone’s wallet app, laying the groundwork for deeper travel identity integration.
\n
What makes this innovation so important?
\n
Digital passports are a key building block for the coming shift toward paperless travel and biometric verification.
\n
\n
By placing travel documents in a widely used consumer interface, Apple reduces friction in the airport experience and positions itself as the user-facing layer for digital identity.
\n
As airports invest heavily in biometrics and automated border systems, Apple Wallet could become the bridge between travelers and those airport infrastructures, and eventually expand into international travel as standards evolve.
\n
\n
\n
If Google is transforming how we plan and book, and Apple is steadily reshaping how we move through airports, then together they signal a fundamental shift in the traveler journey.
\n
The future of travel won’t be defined by airlines or airports alone. It will be shaped by the tech ecosystems that increasingly power every step in between.
\n
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
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If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
\n\n
Across the past few weeks, we saw four major moves from Google and Apple alone, each one pushing deeper into core parts of the traveler journey. What’s especially interesting is that these innovations don’t just benefit passengers. They also open meaningful opportunities for airlines, airports, and travel operators to serve their customers in smarter, more efficient, and more personalized ways.
\n
AI plays a central role in several of these developments, but the story is bigger than AI itself. It’s about global platforms reshaping how travel is searched for, planned, booked, and, most importantly, experienced.
\n
Before teasing anything further, let’s explore each of this month’s standout innovations one by one.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n\n
Qatar Airways partnered with Google to produce, edit, and upload a fully finished commercial during a flight, showing the potential for in-flight connectivity in the very near future.
\n
Google has expanded its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, now covering 200+ countries and territories and supporting 60+ languages.
\n
Apple announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports: \n
\n
A new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools.
\n
A new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights.
\n
\n
\n\n\n
Innovation #1: Qatar Airways Turns the Aircraft Cabin Into a High-Speed Creative Studio
\n
At first glance, Qatar Airways’ latest announcement with Google looks like a flashy PR stunt: the “first-ever AI-generated commercials created during a flight.”
\n
But underneath the headline lies something far more consequential for the future of travel: a glimpse of what happens when an aircraft cabin becomes a fully functional, high-bandwidth workspace at 35,000 feet.
\n
The airline partnered with Google to test whether Gemini’s AI video-generation capabilities could run end-to-end during an actual flight using Starlink’s high-speed satellite connectivity. The answer was a resounding yes.
\n
How did it work?
\n
Starlink’s ultra-low-latency, gate-to-gate connectivity enabled a full creative workflow that was previously impossible in the air:
\n
\n
High-resolution video and image generation using Google’s Gemini AI models.
\n
Cloud-based editing, rendering, and file transfer (all mid-flight).
\n
Real-time publishing and collaboration while cruising at 35,000 feet.
\n
\n
Two well-known AI filmmakers produced, edited, and uploaded fully finished commercial videos before the aircraft even landed.
\n
But to be clear, this isn’t an innovation story about AI filmmaking. It’s a story about bandwidth.
\n
Qatar’s in-flight connectivity now rivals home internet!
\n
Qatar Airways is quietly becoming the global leader in next-generation in-flight connectivity. The airline now operates over 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, representing more than half its entire fleet (likely the largest Starlink deployment of any airline today).
\n
While many passengers still struggle to send a simple email on many global airlines, Qatar proved that you can produce commercials in the sky.
\n
Why does this matter for the future of travel?
\n
This experiment is a preview of what in-flight connectivity will unlock; not in 2035, but in the very near future.
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First, aircraft cabins become fully productive workspaces. If AI video generation, rendering, cloud editing, and high-volume file transfers can run mid-flight, then everyday business use cases (from virtual meetings to coding to collaborative workflows) become trivial. The line between “on the ground” and “in the air” will blur completely.
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Secondly, new personalization and retailing opportunities for airlines emerge. If this level of bandwidth becomes mainstream, airlines could generate personalized in-flight ads, offers, ancillaries, and content in real time, tailored to the traveler’s profile, destination, and behavior. Instead of static ad loops, airlines could dynamically generate seat-upgrade prompts, destination-specific retail offers, real-time duty-free suggestions, and content aligned to passenger interest signals.
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In other words: AI-powered in-flight connectivity could become a revenue engine, not just a passenger amenity.
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Innovation #2: Google Expands Its AI Travel Tools to the Entire World
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For our second innovation, we’re staying with Google, because the company’s latest travel updates are simply impossible to ignore.
Travelers can describe what they want (“a warm week-long trip in February, good food, nonstop only”), and Google’s AI surfaces the best matching bargains instantly.
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At the same time, Google introduced Canvas in AI Mode, a new all-in-one planning interface that pulls together real-time flights, hotels, Google Maps data, reviews, and web content into a single, coherent trip plan.
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AI Mode has also gained agentic booking capabilities, enabling it to already reserve restaurants, events, and appointments, with flight and hotel bookings coming next.
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Why does this matter so much?
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For the past three years, countless startups and AI tools have promised conversational travel planning, but none have had the scale, distribution, or data to make it stick. Google does. The global rollout of Flight Deals democratizes AI travel search in a way no other player can match (at this point).
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Canvas’ ability to merge flights, hotels, maps, reviews, and web results into one plan could replace the multi-tab, multi-site research that travelers do today. And once direct booking becomes available, Google will be sitting directly in the OTA value chain.
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For a long time, the industry narrative was that Google wouldn’t seriously threaten OTAs because the market simply wasn’t lucrative enough for them.
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That fear is now resurfacing. With search dominance, integrated tools, and billions of users, this is a bold move into the heart of travel tech.
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Innovation #3: Apple Deepens Its Travel Push With Smarter Bags and Digital Passports
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For our final innovation, we’re switching to another tech giant doubling down on travel. This time, not in the booking flow, but in the on-the-go part of the journey where most traveler frustration actually occurs.
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Apple quietly announced two updates in recent weeks that could meaningfully improve how people move through airports.
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1. Apple x Delta: AirTag data enters airline baggage systems
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Apple and Delta co-developed a new API that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage tracking tools. Built on Apple’s Share Item Location feature, the integration removes manual steps required by ground workers when locating lost bags. The tech was finalized only weeks ago, and although built with Delta, the API is not exclusive, meaning it can scale across other airlines in the future (as long as travelers use Apple devices).
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Why does this innovation matter so much?
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Airlines have struggled for decades to build reliable bag-tracking solutions. Travelers, frustrated, solved the problem themselves, and AirTags quickly became the de facto global standard.
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In many cases, passengers knew their bag’s location long before the airline did.
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Delta deserves credit for accepting this reality and integrating the tool travelers already trust. And Apple deserves credit for putting engineering resources behind something as unglamorous (but vital) as baggage operations.
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2. Digital passports enter Apple Wallet (U.S. domestic flights first)
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Apple also announced a new feature allowing users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for domestic U.S. flights. The feature digitizes ID documents and makes them accessible through the iPhone’s wallet app, laying the groundwork for deeper travel identity integration.
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What makes this innovation so important?
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Digital passports are a key building block for the coming shift toward paperless travel and biometric verification.
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By placing travel documents in a widely used consumer interface, Apple reduces friction in the airport experience and positions itself as the user-facing layer for digital identity.
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As airports invest heavily in biometrics and automated border systems, Apple Wallet could become the bridge between travelers and those airport infrastructures, and eventually expand into international travel as standards evolve.
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If Google is transforming how we plan and book, and Apple is steadily reshaping how we move through airports, then together they signal a fundamental shift in the traveler journey.
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The future of travel won’t be defined by airlines or airports alone. It will be shaped by the tech ecosystems that increasingly power every step in between.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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The panel discussed:
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Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
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New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
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The airlines to watch in the year ahead
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A look at growth trends
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First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
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Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
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Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
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Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
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Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
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Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
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Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
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The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
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International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
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Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
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On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
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Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
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What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
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In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
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This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
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Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
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In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
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WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
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Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
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WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
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The Canary Islands are the Most Popular Winter Sun Destination
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To find the most popular warm weather spots for Christmas travel from the UK, we've selected winter sun destinations and sorted the data based on flight frequency (total number of flights) between 20th December 2025-4th January 2026 to create the following list.
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Canaries – 3,685 flights
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UAE – 1,006 flights
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Morocco – 952 flights
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Egypt – 796 flights
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Cyprus – 348 flights
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Portugal – 245 flights
\n
Barbados – 240 flights
\n
Mexico – 146 flights
\n
Cape Verde – 138 flights
\n
USA – 128 flights
\n\n
The top destination for Brits flying out of the UK this Christmas is the Canary Islands; there will be more than three times as many flights heading to the Canaries as to the second most popular destination, the United Arab Emirates.
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Top Airports for British Christmas Sun Seekers
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Tenerife Sur (TFS) – 1,495 flights
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Lanzarote (ACE) – 1,003 flights
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Dubai International (DXB) – 776 flights
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Gran Canaria (LPA) – 628 flights
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Fuerteventura (FUE) – 559 flights
\n
Marrakech (RAK) – 460 flights
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Hurghada (HRG) – 278 flights
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Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) – 276 flights
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Agadir (AGA) – 258 flights
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Funchal (FNC) – 245 flights
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When we consider the data at airport level, Tenerife stands out among the Canary Islands, with Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) recording 1,495 scheduled flights between 20 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 - far ahead of any other winter sun airport. Lanzarote (ACE) follows with 1,003 flights, while Gran Canaria (LPA) and Fuerteventura (FUE) add 628 and 559 respectively. Combined, these figures confirm that the Canaries dominate UK holiday travel at Christmas.
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Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK airport with most flights to the Canaries over Christmas with 523 flights, and London Gatwick (LGW) is second with 461 flights.
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Dubai International (DXB), with 776 flights, remains the most popular long-haul option and the second-most-frequent destination overall. Although well behind the Canaries in total volume, it stands out as the only non-European location in the top tier of UK winter sun travel.
\n
North Africa contributes a strong set of mid-range destinations. Marrakech (RAK) leads with 460 flights, followed by Hurghada (HRG) at 278, Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) at 276, and Agadir (AGA) at 258. These totals show consistent demand for warm, short-haul escapes across Morocco and Egypt.
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Finally, Funchal (FNC) in Madeira records 245 flights, rounding out the list. While smaller in scale, its presence underscores the island’s continued appeal for travellers seeking mild weather and scenic winter breaks.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
\n\n
The Canary Islands are the Most Popular Winter Sun Destination
\n
\n
To find the most popular warm weather spots for Christmas travel from the UK, we've selected winter sun destinations and sorted the data based on flight frequency (total number of flights) between 20th December 2025-4th January 2026 to create the following list.
\n\n
Canaries – 3,685 flights
\n
UAE – 1,006 flights
\n
Morocco – 952 flights
\n
Egypt – 796 flights
\n
Cyprus – 348 flights
\n
Portugal – 245 flights
\n
Barbados – 240 flights
\n
Mexico – 146 flights
\n
Cape Verde – 138 flights
\n
USA – 128 flights
\n\n
The top destination for Brits flying out of the UK this Christmas is the Canary Islands; there will be more than three times as many flights heading to the Canaries as to the second most popular destination, the United Arab Emirates.
\n
Top Airports for British Christmas Sun Seekers
\n\n
Tenerife Sur (TFS) – 1,495 flights
\n
Lanzarote (ACE) – 1,003 flights
\n
Dubai International (DXB) – 776 flights
\n
Gran Canaria (LPA) – 628 flights
\n
Fuerteventura (FUE) – 559 flights
\n
Marrakech (RAK) – 460 flights
\n
Hurghada (HRG) – 278 flights
\n
Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) – 276 flights
\n
Agadir (AGA) – 258 flights
\n
Funchal (FNC) – 245 flights
\n\n
When we consider the data at airport level, Tenerife stands out among the Canary Islands, with Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) recording 1,495 scheduled flights between 20 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 - far ahead of any other winter sun airport. Lanzarote (ACE) follows with 1,003 flights, while Gran Canaria (LPA) and Fuerteventura (FUE) add 628 and 559 respectively. Combined, these figures confirm that the Canaries dominate UK holiday travel at Christmas.
\n
Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK airport with most flights to the Canaries over Christmas with 523 flights, and London Gatwick (LGW) is second with 461 flights.
\n
Dubai International (DXB), with 776 flights, remains the most popular long-haul option and the second-most-frequent destination overall. Although well behind the Canaries in total volume, it stands out as the only non-European location in the top tier of UK winter sun travel.
\n
North Africa contributes a strong set of mid-range destinations. Marrakech (RAK) leads with 460 flights, followed by Hurghada (HRG) at 278, Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) at 276, and Agadir (AGA) at 258. These totals show consistent demand for warm, short-haul escapes across Morocco and Egypt.
\n
Finally, Funchal (FNC) in Madeira records 245 flights, rounding out the list. While smaller in scale, its presence underscores the island’s continued appeal for travellers seeking mild weather and scenic winter breaks.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
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The Canary Islands are the Most Popular Winter Sun Destination
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To find the most popular warm weather spots for Christmas travel from the UK, we've selected winter sun destinations and sorted the data based on flight frequency (total number of flights) between 20th December 2025-4th January 2026 to create the following list.
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Canaries – 3,685 flights
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UAE – 1,006 flights
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Morocco – 952 flights
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Egypt – 796 flights
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Cyprus – 348 flights
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Portugal – 245 flights
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Barbados – 240 flights
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Mexico – 146 flights
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Cape Verde – 138 flights
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USA – 128 flights
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The top destination for Brits flying out of the UK this Christmas is the Canary Islands; there will be more than three times as many flights heading to the Canaries as to the second most popular destination, the United Arab Emirates.
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Top Airports for British Christmas Sun Seekers
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Tenerife Sur (TFS) – 1,495 flights
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Lanzarote (ACE) – 1,003 flights
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Dubai International (DXB) – 776 flights
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Gran Canaria (LPA) – 628 flights
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Fuerteventura (FUE) – 559 flights
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Marrakech (RAK) – 460 flights
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Hurghada (HRG) – 278 flights
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Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) – 276 flights
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Agadir (AGA) – 258 flights
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Funchal (FNC) – 245 flights
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When we consider the data at airport level, Tenerife stands out among the Canary Islands, with Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) recording 1,495 scheduled flights between 20 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 - far ahead of any other winter sun airport. Lanzarote (ACE) follows with 1,003 flights, while Gran Canaria (LPA) and Fuerteventura (FUE) add 628 and 559 respectively. Combined, these figures confirm that the Canaries dominate UK holiday travel at Christmas.
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Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK airport with most flights to the Canaries over Christmas with 523 flights, and London Gatwick (LGW) is second with 461 flights.
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Dubai International (DXB), with 776 flights, remains the most popular long-haul option and the second-most-frequent destination overall. Although well behind the Canaries in total volume, it stands out as the only non-European location in the top tier of UK winter sun travel.
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North Africa contributes a strong set of mid-range destinations. Marrakech (RAK) leads with 460 flights, followed by Hurghada (HRG) at 278, Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) at 276, and Agadir (AGA) at 258. These totals show consistent demand for warm, short-haul escapes across Morocco and Egypt.
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Finally, Funchal (FNC) in Madeira records 245 flights, rounding out the list. While smaller in scale, its presence underscores the island’s continued appeal for travellers seeking mild weather and scenic winter breaks.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
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The Canary Islands are the Most Popular Winter Sun Destination
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To find the most popular warm weather spots for Christmas travel from the UK, we've selected winter sun destinations and sorted the data based on flight frequency (total number of flights) between 20th December 2025-4th January 2026 to create the following list.
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Canaries – 3,685 flights
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UAE – 1,006 flights
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Morocco – 952 flights
\n
Egypt – 796 flights
\n
Cyprus – 348 flights
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Portugal – 245 flights
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Barbados – 240 flights
\n
Mexico – 146 flights
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Cape Verde – 138 flights
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USA – 128 flights
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The top destination for Brits flying out of the UK this Christmas is the Canary Islands; there will be more than three times as many flights heading to the Canaries as to the second most popular destination, the United Arab Emirates.
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Top Airports for British Christmas Sun Seekers
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Tenerife Sur (TFS) – 1,495 flights
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Lanzarote (ACE) – 1,003 flights
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Dubai International (DXB) – 776 flights
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Gran Canaria (LPA) – 628 flights
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Fuerteventura (FUE) – 559 flights
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Marrakech (RAK) – 460 flights
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Hurghada (HRG) – 278 flights
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Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) – 276 flights
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Agadir (AGA) – 258 flights
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Funchal (FNC) – 245 flights
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When we consider the data at airport level, Tenerife stands out among the Canary Islands, with Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) recording 1,495 scheduled flights between 20 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 - far ahead of any other winter sun airport. Lanzarote (ACE) follows with 1,003 flights, while Gran Canaria (LPA) and Fuerteventura (FUE) add 628 and 559 respectively. Combined, these figures confirm that the Canaries dominate UK holiday travel at Christmas.
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Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK airport with most flights to the Canaries over Christmas with 523 flights, and London Gatwick (LGW) is second with 461 flights.
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Dubai International (DXB), with 776 flights, remains the most popular long-haul option and the second-most-frequent destination overall. Although well behind the Canaries in total volume, it stands out as the only non-European location in the top tier of UK winter sun travel.
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North Africa contributes a strong set of mid-range destinations. Marrakech (RAK) leads with 460 flights, followed by Hurghada (HRG) at 278, Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) at 276, and Agadir (AGA) at 258. These totals show consistent demand for warm, short-haul escapes across Morocco and Egypt.
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Finally, Funchal (FNC) in Madeira records 245 flights, rounding out the list. While smaller in scale, its presence underscores the island’s continued appeal for travellers seeking mild weather and scenic winter breaks.
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There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
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\n\n
The Canary Islands are the Most Popular Winter Sun Destination
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To find the most popular warm weather spots for Christmas travel from the UK, we've selected winter sun destinations and sorted the data based on flight frequency (total number of flights) between 20th December 2025-4th January 2026 to create the following list.
\n\n
Canaries – 3,685 flights
\n
UAE – 1,006 flights
\n
Morocco – 952 flights
\n
Egypt – 796 flights
\n
Cyprus – 348 flights
\n
Portugal – 245 flights
\n
Barbados – 240 flights
\n
Mexico – 146 flights
\n
Cape Verde – 138 flights
\n
USA – 128 flights
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The top destination for Brits flying out of the UK this Christmas is the Canary Islands; there will be more than three times as many flights heading to the Canaries as to the second most popular destination, the United Arab Emirates.
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Top Airports for British Christmas Sun Seekers
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Tenerife Sur (TFS) – 1,495 flights
\n
Lanzarote (ACE) – 1,003 flights
\n
Dubai International (DXB) – 776 flights
\n
Gran Canaria (LPA) – 628 flights
\n
Fuerteventura (FUE) – 559 flights
\n
Marrakech (RAK) – 460 flights
\n
Hurghada (HRG) – 278 flights
\n
Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) – 276 flights
\n
Agadir (AGA) – 258 flights
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Funchal (FNC) – 245 flights
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When we consider the data at airport level, Tenerife stands out among the Canary Islands, with Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) recording 1,495 scheduled flights between 20 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 - far ahead of any other winter sun airport. Lanzarote (ACE) follows with 1,003 flights, while Gran Canaria (LPA) and Fuerteventura (FUE) add 628 and 559 respectively. Combined, these figures confirm that the Canaries dominate UK holiday travel at Christmas.
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Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK airport with most flights to the Canaries over Christmas with 523 flights, and London Gatwick (LGW) is second with 461 flights.
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Dubai International (DXB), with 776 flights, remains the most popular long-haul option and the second-most-frequent destination overall. Although well behind the Canaries in total volume, it stands out as the only non-European location in the top tier of UK winter sun travel.
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North Africa contributes a strong set of mid-range destinations. Marrakech (RAK) leads with 460 flights, followed by Hurghada (HRG) at 278, Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH) at 276, and Agadir (AGA) at 258. These totals show consistent demand for warm, short-haul escapes across Morocco and Egypt.
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Finally, Funchal (FNC) in Madeira records 245 flights, rounding out the list. While smaller in scale, its presence underscores the island’s continued appeal for travellers seeking mild weather and scenic winter breaks.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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The panel discussed:
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What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
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Who is travelling internationally and to where
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Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
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A look at growth trends
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First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
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Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
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exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
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The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
\n
\n
exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
\n
\n
Europe’s biggest international hubs are experiencing slower capacity growth (LHR year-on-year capacity growth is just 0.9%, FRA 1.4%, and CDG 3.3%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
\n
The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
\n
\n
So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
\n
How has connectivity evolved?
\n
Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
\n
\n
Doha's share of connecting passengers has grown from 66% in 2015 to 74% in 2025. Istanbul is a close second, increasing from 53% in 2015 to 59% in 2025.
\n
Connecting traffic as an overall share of passengers has fallen at Dubai from 50% in 2015 to 47% now. This means that more than half of Dubai’s passengers start or end their journey in Dubai. Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) has also seen the volume of connecting passengers fall from 67% to 51%.
\n
The level of connecting passengers at Riyadh has not changed significantly in the last decade, but is likely to increase as Riyadh Air offers greater connectivity.
\n
\n
\n
What does the future hold?
\n
\n
Looking ahead to 2050, airports across the region are set to expand their runway and terminal infrastructure to accommodate an estimated 844 million passengers - more than twice today’s volumes.
\n
While this seems a substantial increase, regional growth is projected to exceed 5% annually for the remainder of the decade, easing to around 4% thereafter. Therefore, achieving these passenger volumes by 2050 is well within reach.
\n
\n
The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar
\n
For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
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The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
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If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
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Part one: asia
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Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
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In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Courtney Miller (Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics) and Gary Bowerman (Asia Travel Markets & Consumer Trends Analyst) to give a mid-year aviation recap and discuss predictions for the industry for the second half of 2025.
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\n\n
The live panel discussed global growth trends and also took a deep dive into some of the world's biggest markets:
\n
\n
In Asia, is Japan reaching peak volumes? Why has Thailand’s capacity dropped dramatically this year? Is Vietnam’s aviation market a rising star?
\n
In the US, one of the world’s biggest domestic markets, is more consolidation imminent? And is international travel demand finally softening?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024, a little slower than we expected last month. For the year to date so far (January-July 2025), capacity is 3.1% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
If growth had continued at the underlying rate from 2019 to 2025, capacity would now be at 625m seats in July 2025, rather than 557m.
\n
The equivalent ‘lost’ daily flights in the month of July are almost 19,000.
\n
\n
\n
Part one: asia
\n
Next, the panel began their in-depth analysis with a focus on Asia’s aviation market:
\n
\n
Several of Southeast Asia’s major markets are showing notable capacity gains: Vietnam is up by 16%, Malaysia by 10%, and Cambodia by an impressive 22%.
\n
However, this increase in capacity is not reflected in the latest H1 2025 arrivals data, which indicates that most markets have experienced a decline in visitor arrivals—Vietnam being the key exception.
\n
\n
In this clip, Gary gave his insights into these capacity trends we've seen developing:
\n
\n
vietnam growth takes off
\n
Growth in Vietnam has been on a steady upward trajectory since around 2011, with significant international growth taking place between 2010 and 2019. In the 15 years from 2010-2025, growth has averaged 9%, despite the impact of the pandemic. Is this Vietnam’s moment?
\n
\n
Part two: usa
\n
In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
\n
\n
Domestic capacity in the US is pretty flat – although not contracting – this summer, with capacity growth of just 0.8%, compared to an increase of 2.3% in international capacity.
\n
Looking at the Top 10 carriers (domestic and international capacity) shows mixed performance: United leads with a 6.3% year-on-year increase, Delta has grown by 2.9%, and American by a steadier 1.2%.
\n
In contrast, most low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers are seeing limited growth, with the notable exception of Allegiant, which is up 13.6%.
\n
\n
Courtney gave his insights into the trends we're seeing:
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Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
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Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
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During the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
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In this podcast, John Grant talks to Julian Roberts, President and CEO at Pascan Aviation - an independent regional carrier based in Quebec, Canada.
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The real heart of aviation is the small regional carriers, like Pascan Aviation, that provide connectivity to small cities and make sure that commercial business can continue in those communities.
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Pascan Aviation have worked their way through the pandemic and are now seizing new opportunities as they expand out from Quebec. Listen to this podcast where Julian Roberts explains the difficulties and challenges faced by regional airlines and the importance of being the \"people's regional airline\".
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In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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We also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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We also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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Dethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
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In fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
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We also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
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