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Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
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Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
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For each question, rank the airlines from 1-10 based on the stated metric. For a perfect score you'll need to place all ten airlines correctly for each question.
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Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
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Put your aviation industry knowledge to the test with our Oneworld alliance airlines quiz. Test how well you know the alliance’s leading carriers across three key metrics: Frequency, Capacity, and Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
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We’ve analysed average economy class airfare data for some of the largest routes in three major regional markets – North America, Europe and Asia - to see exactly what has been happening.
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The routes are very large with lots of competition, so you would expect airfares to be competitive, and that does seem to be the case. For each route we’ve taken the average price for city to city (rather than airport), so for instance rather than New York JFK and New York Newark the average fare quoted is for NYC as a whole.
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North American Airfares Reduce Slightly
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Across the ten largest markets in the US, six city pairs have seen fares reduce year-on-year:
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LAX-NYC (-1%)
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LAS-LAX (-7%)
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DFW-LAX (-6%)
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All the airfares we looked at to Los Angeles reduced, with Las Vegas seeing the largest reduction of 7% followed by Dallas/Ft Worth with a 6% drop. Interestingly Las Vegas has been under pressure in recent months as visitor numbers have fallen year-on-year but average airfares from the city to all US destinations have only fallen by 1% for economy travel.
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New York features in eight of the ten largest markets with fares rising on Chicago (5%) and Atlanta (6%), Orlando (2%) and Dallas (1%). On the other hand, fares from NYC to San Francisco are down by 3% and for all US domestic cities served from the New York airports, fares year-on-year are overall down by 3% to an average of US$586.
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European Airfares Still Rising
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For anyone who has travelled through Europe this summer it will come as no surprise that airline ticket prices have been rising: six of the ten largest routes report increases year-on-year:
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BCN-PMI (+2%)
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CPH-OSL (+6%)
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Though in some cases, such as BCN-PMI where there are on average twenty-one flights a day, an increase of less than one dollar is not too off-putting.
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The single largest increase was recorded on Dublin – London where average economy fares increased by 24% to US$58 one-way. Still cheaper than learning how to walk on water or more realistically, taking the ferry between the two islands. In contrast to the increase on the London route, average economy fares from Dublin to the whole of Europe fell by 5% to an average of US$99, while from London to Europe they increased by 2% to US$101.
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Five of the top ten largest European markets tracked featured a Spanish city, with a mix of increases and a few reductions, all within 5%. Across all routes from Spain average economy fares fell by 5% year-on-year to an average of US$119, so it will be interesting to see how this changes as Ryanair has withdrawn millions of seats from the market.
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Asian Airfares Falling as Capacity Recovers
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Capacity across Asia (excluding China) has increased by 4% year-on-year which may be one of the major factors in eight of the ten largest city pairs seeing airfare reductions. Prices in Japan are noticeably lower, with Fukuoka – Tokyo down by 13% year-on-year and Sapporo – Tokyo 10% lower; domestic air fares through the whole of Japan are down by 7% year-on-year in a market that appears to be showing signs of softening demand.
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The opening of two new airports in Mumbai and Delhi will increase the competition between these two Indian cities, especially when the two largest airlines in the market have new aircraft deliveries scheduled for the next few years. year-on-year, average economy fares have fallen by 10% across the country, which has one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
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This snapshot of average economy airfares across the largest markets in the world shows a mixed set of results, but eighteen of the thirty city pairs report year-on-year reductions. This may reflect additional capacity coming into the market as much as airlines stimulating demand.
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As always, a snapshot is just that and there will certainly be higher airfares on sale, and occasionally perhaps even lower ones than those we’ve included. Ultimately, if an airfare feels like a bargain to you then it probably is - grab it if you can!
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
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We’ve analysed average economy class airfare data for some of the largest routes in three major regional markets – North America, Europe and Asia - to see exactly what has been happening.
\n
The routes are very large with lots of competition, so you would expect airfares to be competitive, and that does seem to be the case. For each route we’ve taken the average price for city to city (rather than airport), so for instance rather than New York JFK and New York Newark the average fare quoted is for NYC as a whole.
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North American Airfares Reduce Slightly
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Across the ten largest markets in the US, six city pairs have seen fares reduce year-on-year:
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LAX-NYC (-1%)
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MIA-NYC (-1%)
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FLL-NYC (-5%)
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LAS-LAX (-7%)
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NYC-SFO (-3%)
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DFW-LAX (-6%)
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All the airfares we looked at to Los Angeles reduced, with Las Vegas seeing the largest reduction of 7% followed by Dallas/Ft Worth with a 6% drop. Interestingly Las Vegas has been under pressure in recent months as visitor numbers have fallen year-on-year but average airfares from the city to all US destinations have only fallen by 1% for economy travel.
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New York features in eight of the ten largest markets with fares rising on Chicago (5%) and Atlanta (6%), Orlando (2%) and Dallas (1%). On the other hand, fares from NYC to San Francisco are down by 3% and for all US domestic cities served from the New York airports, fares year-on-year are overall down by 3% to an average of US$586.
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European Airfares Still Rising
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For anyone who has travelled through Europe this summer it will come as no surprise that airline ticket prices have been rising: six of the ten largest routes report increases year-on-year:
\n
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BCN-PMI (+2%)
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OSL-TRD (+4%)
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LIS-MAD (+1%
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CTA-ROM(+14%)
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DUB-LON (+24%)
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CPH-OSL (+6%)
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Though in some cases, such as BCN-PMI where there are on average twenty-one flights a day, an increase of less than one dollar is not too off-putting.
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The single largest increase was recorded on Dublin – London where average economy fares increased by 24% to US$58 one-way. Still cheaper than learning how to walk on water or more realistically, taking the ferry between the two islands. In contrast to the increase on the London route, average economy fares from Dublin to the whole of Europe fell by 5% to an average of US$99, while from London to Europe they increased by 2% to US$101.
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Five of the top ten largest European markets tracked featured a Spanish city, with a mix of increases and a few reductions, all within 5%. Across all routes from Spain average economy fares fell by 5% year-on-year to an average of US$119, so it will be interesting to see how this changes as Ryanair has withdrawn millions of seats from the market.
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Asian Airfares Falling as Capacity Recovers
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Capacity across Asia (excluding China) has increased by 4% year-on-year which may be one of the major factors in eight of the ten largest city pairs seeing airfare reductions. Prices in Japan are noticeably lower, with Fukuoka – Tokyo down by 13% year-on-year and Sapporo – Tokyo 10% lower; domestic air fares through the whole of Japan are down by 7% year-on-year in a market that appears to be showing signs of softening demand.
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The opening of two new airports in Mumbai and Delhi will increase the competition between these two Indian cities, especially when the two largest airlines in the market have new aircraft deliveries scheduled for the next few years. year-on-year, average economy fares have fallen by 10% across the country, which has one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
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This snapshot of average economy airfares across the largest markets in the world shows a mixed set of results, but eighteen of the thirty city pairs report year-on-year reductions. This may reflect additional capacity coming into the market as much as airlines stimulating demand.
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As always, a snapshot is just that and there will certainly be higher airfares on sale, and occasionally perhaps even lower ones than those we’ve included. Ultimately, if an airfare feels like a bargain to you then it probably is - grab it if you can!
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
\n
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We’ve analysed average economy class airfare data for some of the largest routes in three major regional markets – North America, Europe and Asia - to see exactly what has been happening.
\n
The routes are very large with lots of competition, so you would expect airfares to be competitive, and that does seem to be the case. For each route we’ve taken the average price for city to city (rather than airport), so for instance rather than New York JFK and New York Newark the average fare quoted is for NYC as a whole.
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North American Airfares Reduce Slightly
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Across the ten largest markets in the US, six city pairs have seen fares reduce year-on-year:
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LAX-NYC (-1%)
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MIA-NYC (-1%)
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FLL-NYC (-5%)
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LAS-LAX (-7%)
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NYC-SFO (-3%)
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DFW-LAX (-6%)
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All the airfares we looked at to Los Angeles reduced, with Las Vegas seeing the largest reduction of 7% followed by Dallas/Ft Worth with a 6% drop. Interestingly Las Vegas has been under pressure in recent months as visitor numbers have fallen year-on-year but average airfares from the city to all US destinations have only fallen by 1% for economy travel.
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New York features in eight of the ten largest markets with fares rising on Chicago (5%) and Atlanta (6%), Orlando (2%) and Dallas (1%). On the other hand, fares from NYC to San Francisco are down by 3% and for all US domestic cities served from the New York airports, fares year-on-year are overall down by 3% to an average of US$586.
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European Airfares Still Rising
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For anyone who has travelled through Europe this summer it will come as no surprise that airline ticket prices have been rising: six of the ten largest routes report increases year-on-year:
\n
\n
BCN-PMI (+2%)
\n
OSL-TRD (+4%)
\n
LIS-MAD (+1%
\n
CTA-ROM(+14%)
\n
DUB-LON (+24%)
\n
CPH-OSL (+6%)
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Though in some cases, such as BCN-PMI where there are on average twenty-one flights a day, an increase of less than one dollar is not too off-putting.
\n
The single largest increase was recorded on Dublin – London where average economy fares increased by 24% to US$58 one-way. Still cheaper than learning how to walk on water or more realistically, taking the ferry between the two islands. In contrast to the increase on the London route, average economy fares from Dublin to the whole of Europe fell by 5% to an average of US$99, while from London to Europe they increased by 2% to US$101.
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Five of the top ten largest European markets tracked featured a Spanish city, with a mix of increases and a few reductions, all within 5%. Across all routes from Spain average economy fares fell by 5% year-on-year to an average of US$119, so it will be interesting to see how this changes as Ryanair has withdrawn millions of seats from the market.
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Asian Airfares Falling as Capacity Recovers
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Capacity across Asia (excluding China) has increased by 4% year-on-year which may be one of the major factors in eight of the ten largest city pairs seeing airfare reductions. Prices in Japan are noticeably lower, with Fukuoka – Tokyo down by 13% year-on-year and Sapporo – Tokyo 10% lower; domestic air fares through the whole of Japan are down by 7% year-on-year in a market that appears to be showing signs of softening demand.
\n
The opening of two new airports in Mumbai and Delhi will increase the competition between these two Indian cities, especially when the two largest airlines in the market have new aircraft deliveries scheduled for the next few years. year-on-year, average economy fares have fallen by 10% across the country, which has one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
\n
This snapshot of average economy airfares across the largest markets in the world shows a mixed set of results, but eighteen of the thirty city pairs report year-on-year reductions. This may reflect additional capacity coming into the market as much as airlines stimulating demand.
\n
As always, a snapshot is just that and there will certainly be higher airfares on sale, and occasionally perhaps even lower ones than those we’ve included. Ultimately, if an airfare feels like a bargain to you then it probably is - grab it if you can!
\n
\n
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
\n
\n
We’ve analysed average economy class airfare data for some of the largest routes in three major regional markets – North America, Europe and Asia - to see exactly what has been happening.
\n
The routes are very large with lots of competition, so you would expect airfares to be competitive, and that does seem to be the case. For each route we’ve taken the average price for city to city (rather than airport), so for instance rather than New York JFK and New York Newark the average fare quoted is for NYC as a whole.
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North American Airfares Reduce Slightly
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\n
\n
\n
\n
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Across the ten largest markets in the US, six city pairs have seen fares reduce year-on-year:
\n
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LAX-NYC (-1%)
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MIA-NYC (-1%)
\n
FLL-NYC (-5%)
\n
LAS-LAX (-7%)
\n
NYC-SFO (-3%)
\n
DFW-LAX (-6%)
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All the airfares we looked at to Los Angeles reduced, with Las Vegas seeing the largest reduction of 7% followed by Dallas/Ft Worth with a 6% drop. Interestingly Las Vegas has been under pressure in recent months as visitor numbers have fallen year-on-year but average airfares from the city to all US destinations have only fallen by 1% for economy travel.
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New York features in eight of the ten largest markets with fares rising on Chicago (5%) and Atlanta (6%), Orlando (2%) and Dallas (1%). On the other hand, fares from NYC to San Francisco are down by 3% and for all US domestic cities served from the New York airports, fares year-on-year are overall down by 3% to an average of US$586.
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European Airfares Still Rising
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For anyone who has travelled through Europe this summer it will come as no surprise that airline ticket prices have been rising: six of the ten largest routes report increases year-on-year:
\n
\n
BCN-PMI (+2%)
\n
OSL-TRD (+4%)
\n
LIS-MAD (+1%
\n
CTA-ROM(+14%)
\n
DUB-LON (+24%)
\n
CPH-OSL (+6%)
\n
\n
Though in some cases, such as BCN-PMI where there are on average twenty-one flights a day, an increase of less than one dollar is not too off-putting.
\n
The single largest increase was recorded on Dublin – London where average economy fares increased by 24% to US$58 one-way. Still cheaper than learning how to walk on water or more realistically, taking the ferry between the two islands. In contrast to the increase on the London route, average economy fares from Dublin to the whole of Europe fell by 5% to an average of US$99, while from London to Europe they increased by 2% to US$101.
\n
Five of the top ten largest European markets tracked featured a Spanish city, with a mix of increases and a few reductions, all within 5%. Across all routes from Spain average economy fares fell by 5% year-on-year to an average of US$119, so it will be interesting to see how this changes as Ryanair has withdrawn millions of seats from the market.
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Asian Airfares Falling as Capacity Recovers
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\n
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\n
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Capacity across Asia (excluding China) has increased by 4% year-on-year which may be one of the major factors in eight of the ten largest city pairs seeing airfare reductions. Prices in Japan are noticeably lower, with Fukuoka – Tokyo down by 13% year-on-year and Sapporo – Tokyo 10% lower; domestic air fares through the whole of Japan are down by 7% year-on-year in a market that appears to be showing signs of softening demand.
\n
The opening of two new airports in Mumbai and Delhi will increase the competition between these two Indian cities, especially when the two largest airlines in the market have new aircraft deliveries scheduled for the next few years. year-on-year, average economy fares have fallen by 10% across the country, which has one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
\n
This snapshot of average economy airfares across the largest markets in the world shows a mixed set of results, but eighteen of the thirty city pairs report year-on-year reductions. This may reflect additional capacity coming into the market as much as airlines stimulating demand.
\n
As always, a snapshot is just that and there will certainly be higher airfares on sale, and occasionally perhaps even lower ones than those we’ve included. Ultimately, if an airfare feels like a bargain to you then it probably is - grab it if you can!
\n
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
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When we book a flight or speak to friends, it may feel as if the cost of air travel is increasing year-on-year, and this is certainly the message in the media as air travel is often referenced as a major contributor to inflation. Supply in the aviation industry has certainly been constrained in recent years as supply chain shortages have impacted capacity. But is air travel really more expensive than ever?
\n
\n
We’ve analysed average economy class airfare data for some of the largest routes in three major regional markets – North America, Europe and Asia - to see exactly what has been happening.
\n
The routes are very large with lots of competition, so you would expect airfares to be competitive, and that does seem to be the case. For each route we’ve taken the average price for city to city (rather than airport), so for instance rather than New York JFK and New York Newark the average fare quoted is for NYC as a whole.
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North American Airfares Reduce Slightly
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\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
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Across the ten largest markets in the US, six city pairs have seen fares reduce year-on-year:
\n
\n
LAX-NYC (-1%)
\n
MIA-NYC (-1%)
\n
FLL-NYC (-5%)
\n
LAS-LAX (-7%)
\n
NYC-SFO (-3%)
\n
DFW-LAX (-6%)
\n
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All the airfares we looked at to Los Angeles reduced, with Las Vegas seeing the largest reduction of 7% followed by Dallas/Ft Worth with a 6% drop. Interestingly Las Vegas has been under pressure in recent months as visitor numbers have fallen year-on-year but average airfares from the city to all US destinations have only fallen by 1% for economy travel.
\n
New York features in eight of the ten largest markets with fares rising on Chicago (5%) and Atlanta (6%), Orlando (2%) and Dallas (1%). On the other hand, fares from NYC to San Francisco are down by 3% and for all US domestic cities served from the New York airports, fares year-on-year are overall down by 3% to an average of US$586.
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European Airfares Still Rising
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For anyone who has travelled through Europe this summer it will come as no surprise that airline ticket prices have been rising: six of the ten largest routes report increases year-on-year:
\n
\n
BCN-PMI (+2%)
\n
OSL-TRD (+4%)
\n
LIS-MAD (+1%
\n
CTA-ROM(+14%)
\n
DUB-LON (+24%)
\n
CPH-OSL (+6%)
\n
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Though in some cases, such as BCN-PMI where there are on average twenty-one flights a day, an increase of less than one dollar is not too off-putting.
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The single largest increase was recorded on Dublin – London where average economy fares increased by 24% to US$58 one-way. Still cheaper than learning how to walk on water or more realistically, taking the ferry between the two islands. In contrast to the increase on the London route, average economy fares from Dublin to the whole of Europe fell by 5% to an average of US$99, while from London to Europe they increased by 2% to US$101.
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Five of the top ten largest European markets tracked featured a Spanish city, with a mix of increases and a few reductions, all within 5%. Across all routes from Spain average economy fares fell by 5% year-on-year to an average of US$119, so it will be interesting to see how this changes as Ryanair has withdrawn millions of seats from the market.
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Asian Airfares Falling as Capacity Recovers
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Capacity across Asia (excluding China) has increased by 4% year-on-year which may be one of the major factors in eight of the ten largest city pairs seeing airfare reductions. Prices in Japan are noticeably lower, with Fukuoka – Tokyo down by 13% year-on-year and Sapporo – Tokyo 10% lower; domestic air fares through the whole of Japan are down by 7% year-on-year in a market that appears to be showing signs of softening demand.
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The opening of two new airports in Mumbai and Delhi will increase the competition between these two Indian cities, especially when the two largest airlines in the market have new aircraft deliveries scheduled for the next few years. year-on-year, average economy fares have fallen by 10% across the country, which has one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
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This snapshot of average economy airfares across the largest markets in the world shows a mixed set of results, but eighteen of the thirty city pairs report year-on-year reductions. This may reflect additional capacity coming into the market as much as airlines stimulating demand.
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As always, a snapshot is just that and there will certainly be higher airfares on sale, and occasionally perhaps even lower ones than those we’ve included. Ultimately, if an airfare feels like a bargain to you then it probably is - grab it if you can!
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
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Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
Most regions have now matched or exceeded Winter 2019 capacity levels, with one exception - South-East Asia. Indonesia’s recovery continues its struggle and has kept the region slightly below 2019 benchmarks. However, with 5.2% growth on this year’s planned winter capacity there is perhaps hope that the market will break back above 2019 levels by the end of 2026 – making it a seven-year loss of capacity growth in that region from the pandemic.
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North-East Asia remains the largest global region, with 4.7% winter season growth year-on-year. While there are concerns about China’s market growth, capacity has increased by 6.2% compared to last winter, though distributed across a different mix of destinations than served in 2019.
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North America, as usual, takes second place with 2.1% growth, while Europe with a slightly faster 4.6% growth is catching up on North America with “just” a five million seat differential between the two. Meanwhile, South Asia has been the strongest growth market since 2019 driven by the power of the Indian market in recent years, now stretching away from the Middle East market in terms of size.
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Top Country Markets Continue to Drive Growth
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With the pandemic beginning to affect capacity from around February of 2020 the capacity changes against the winter 2019 season look perhaps higher than we would normally expect, this winter’s planned growth versus 2024 paints a clearer picture at country level.
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Türkiye is the strongest growing market year-on-year (9.3%), as their domestic carriers continue to add more capacity - building both the hub operation in Istanbul, as well as the low-cost markets from Sabiha Gocken. Brazil is once again on a strong growth curve (7.2%), although from experience we know how quickly that market can shift.
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The United Kingdom (2.7%) just beats Spain (2.2%) into fifth spot, Ryanair’s ongoing grievances with AENA a major contributing factor in the regular swapping of positions between those two countries.
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Japan presents a more complex picture, an increasingly popular tourism destination yet with slightly less capacity than last year, with the loss of some two million domestic seats not quite covered by the 1.2 million more international seats on offer this winter.
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International Capacity Outpaces Domestic Growth
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International capacity continues to grow faster than domestic, with 5.8% capacity growth on international markets compared to 2.6% on domestic routes. As a result, total international capacity now accounts for 40% of all seats, up from 38% in Winter 2019.
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The United States remains the largest international country market and has growth of 3% in Winter 2025 compared to Winter 2024. Numerous new routes have been added to winter sun destinations such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
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In second spot is the United Kingdom from where international capacity continues to grow, and despite Ryanair’s disputes in Spain, Spanish overall international winter capacity is up by over 6% confirming that most airlines like the market even if one carrier no longer does!
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Domestic Capacity Growth Driven by China and India
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There has been much talk of domestic demand softening in the largest market, the United States, and at less than 2% growth season-on-season (Winter 2025 vs Winter 2024) that may well be the case, especially since we can expect more capacity to be removed by Spirit Airlines over the coming months.
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In contrast, China’sdomestic markets are looking to add nearly 6%, while India’s domestic markets - which is one quarter the size of China’s - expects domestic capacity growth of 7.6% in Winter 2025.
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Major Airlines Capacity in Winter 2025
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The major carriers from the largest country markets dominate the top ten ranking of scheduled airlines this coming winter season.
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American Airlines is the largest carrier with 118.2 million seats planned, a perhaps bullish 5.1% more than in 2024. Although, third placed United Airlines are even more optimistic with a 6.3% growth expectation.
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That said, the “Big three” Chinese airlines are all planning on higher growth rates than that, with Air China planning an 8.6% increase, adding over four million seats compared to last winter.
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Outlook: A Year of Balance and Opportunity
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Inevitably over the next few months there will be changes to capacity, the outlooks is broadly positive. Most global markets are well beyond the challenges of the pandemic, and are even beginning to see some of the more recent supply chain challenges easing.
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If city demand can keep pace with capacity, then 2025 may turn out to have been a good year for the aviation industry.
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What is the Winter season in Aviation?
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In aviation, the winter season as defined by IATA starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday of March. Therefore, capacity in January 2020, for example, is included in figures for winter 2019.
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Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
Most regions have now matched or exceeded Winter 2019 capacity levels, with one exception - South-East Asia. Indonesia’s recovery continues its struggle and has kept the region slightly below 2019 benchmarks. However, with 5.2% growth on this year’s planned winter capacity there is perhaps hope that the market will break back above 2019 levels by the end of 2026 – making it a seven-year loss of capacity growth in that region from the pandemic.
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North-East Asia remains the largest global region, with 4.7% winter season growth year-on-year. While there are concerns about China’s market growth, capacity has increased by 6.2% compared to last winter, though distributed across a different mix of destinations than served in 2019.
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North America, as usual, takes second place with 2.1% growth, while Europe with a slightly faster 4.6% growth is catching up on North America with “just” a five million seat differential between the two. Meanwhile, South Asia has been the strongest growth market since 2019 driven by the power of the Indian market in recent years, now stretching away from the Middle East market in terms of size.
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Top Country Markets Continue to Drive Growth
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With the pandemic beginning to affect capacity from around February of 2020 the capacity changes against the winter 2019 season look perhaps higher than we would normally expect, this winter’s planned growth versus 2024 paints a clearer picture at country level.
\n
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Türkiye is the strongest growing market year-on-year (9.3%), as their domestic carriers continue to add more capacity - building both the hub operation in Istanbul, as well as the low-cost markets from Sabiha Gocken. Brazil is once again on a strong growth curve (7.2%), although from experience we know how quickly that market can shift.
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The United Kingdom (2.7%) just beats Spain (2.2%) into fifth spot, Ryanair’s ongoing grievances with AENA a major contributing factor in the regular swapping of positions between those two countries.
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Japan presents a more complex picture, an increasingly popular tourism destination yet with slightly less capacity than last year, with the loss of some two million domestic seats not quite covered by the 1.2 million more international seats on offer this winter.
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International Capacity Outpaces Domestic Growth
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International capacity continues to grow faster than domestic, with 5.8% capacity growth on international markets compared to 2.6% on domestic routes. As a result, total international capacity now accounts for 40% of all seats, up from 38% in Winter 2019.
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The United States remains the largest international country market and has growth of 3% in Winter 2025 compared to Winter 2024. Numerous new routes have been added to winter sun destinations such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
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In second spot is the United Kingdom from where international capacity continues to grow, and despite Ryanair’s disputes in Spain, Spanish overall international winter capacity is up by over 6% confirming that most airlines like the market even if one carrier no longer does!
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Domestic Capacity Growth Driven by China and India
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There has been much talk of domestic demand softening in the largest market, the United States, and at less than 2% growth season-on-season (Winter 2025 vs Winter 2024) that may well be the case, especially since we can expect more capacity to be removed by Spirit Airlines over the coming months.
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In contrast, China’sdomestic markets are looking to add nearly 6%, while India’s domestic markets - which is one quarter the size of China’s - expects domestic capacity growth of 7.6% in Winter 2025.
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Major Airlines Capacity in Winter 2025
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The major carriers from the largest country markets dominate the top ten ranking of scheduled airlines this coming winter season.
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American Airlines is the largest carrier with 118.2 million seats planned, a perhaps bullish 5.1% more than in 2024. Although, third placed United Airlines are even more optimistic with a 6.3% growth expectation.
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That said, the “Big three” Chinese airlines are all planning on higher growth rates than that, with Air China planning an 8.6% increase, adding over four million seats compared to last winter.
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Outlook: A Year of Balance and Opportunity
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Inevitably over the next few months there will be changes to capacity, the outlooks is broadly positive. Most global markets are well beyond the challenges of the pandemic, and are even beginning to see some of the more recent supply chain challenges easing.
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If city demand can keep pace with capacity, then 2025 may turn out to have been a good year for the aviation industry.
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What is the Winter season in Aviation?
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In aviation, the winter season as defined by IATA starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday of March. Therefore, capacity in January 2020, for example, is included in figures for winter 2019.
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
Most regions have now matched or exceeded Winter 2019 capacity levels, with one exception - South-East Asia. Indonesia’s recovery continues its struggle and has kept the region slightly below 2019 benchmarks. However, with 5.2% growth on this year’s planned winter capacity there is perhaps hope that the market will break back above 2019 levels by the end of 2026 – making it a seven-year loss of capacity growth in that region from the pandemic.
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North-East Asia remains the largest global region, with 4.7% winter season growth year-on-year. While there are concerns about China’s market growth, capacity has increased by 6.2% compared to last winter, though distributed across a different mix of destinations than served in 2019.
\n
North America, as usual, takes second place with 2.1% growth, while Europe with a slightly faster 4.6% growth is catching up on North America with “just” a five million seat differential between the two. Meanwhile, South Asia has been the strongest growth market since 2019 driven by the power of the Indian market in recent years, now stretching away from the Middle East market in terms of size.
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Top Country Markets Continue to Drive Growth
\n
With the pandemic beginning to affect capacity from around February of 2020 the capacity changes against the winter 2019 season look perhaps higher than we would normally expect, this winter’s planned growth versus 2024 paints a clearer picture at country level.
\n
\n
Türkiye is the strongest growing market year-on-year (9.3%), as their domestic carriers continue to add more capacity - building both the hub operation in Istanbul, as well as the low-cost markets from Sabiha Gocken. Brazil is once again on a strong growth curve (7.2%), although from experience we know how quickly that market can shift.
\n
The United Kingdom (2.7%) just beats Spain (2.2%) into fifth spot, Ryanair’s ongoing grievances with AENA a major contributing factor in the regular swapping of positions between those two countries.
\n
Japan presents a more complex picture, an increasingly popular tourism destination yet with slightly less capacity than last year, with the loss of some two million domestic seats not quite covered by the 1.2 million more international seats on offer this winter.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
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International Capacity Outpaces Domestic Growth
\n
International capacity continues to grow faster than domestic, with 5.8% capacity growth on international markets compared to 2.6% on domestic routes. As a result, total international capacity now accounts for 40% of all seats, up from 38% in Winter 2019.
\n
\n
The United States remains the largest international country market and has growth of 3% in Winter 2025 compared to Winter 2024. Numerous new routes have been added to winter sun destinations such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
\n
In second spot is the United Kingdom from where international capacity continues to grow, and despite Ryanair’s disputes in Spain, Spanish overall international winter capacity is up by over 6% confirming that most airlines like the market even if one carrier no longer does!
\n
\n
\n
Domestic Capacity Growth Driven by China and India
\n
There has been much talk of domestic demand softening in the largest market, the United States, and at less than 2% growth season-on-season (Winter 2025 vs Winter 2024) that may well be the case, especially since we can expect more capacity to be removed by Spirit Airlines over the coming months.
\n
In contrast, China’sdomestic markets are looking to add nearly 6%, while India’s domestic markets - which is one quarter the size of China’s - expects domestic capacity growth of 7.6% in Winter 2025.
\n
\n
Major Airlines Capacity in Winter 2025
\n
The major carriers from the largest country markets dominate the top ten ranking of scheduled airlines this coming winter season.
\n
\n
American Airlines is the largest carrier with 118.2 million seats planned, a perhaps bullish 5.1% more than in 2024. Although, third placed United Airlines are even more optimistic with a 6.3% growth expectation.
\n
That said, the “Big three” Chinese airlines are all planning on higher growth rates than that, with Air China planning an 8.6% increase, adding over four million seats compared to last winter.
\n
\n
\n
Outlook: A Year of Balance and Opportunity
\n
Inevitably over the next few months there will be changes to capacity, the outlooks is broadly positive. Most global markets are well beyond the challenges of the pandemic, and are even beginning to see some of the more recent supply chain challenges easing.
\n\n
If city demand can keep pace with capacity, then 2025 may turn out to have been a good year for the aviation industry.
\n\n
What is the Winter season in Aviation?
\n
In aviation, the winter season as defined by IATA starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday of March. Therefore, capacity in January 2020, for example, is included in figures for winter 2019.
\n\n
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
Most regions have now matched or exceeded Winter 2019 capacity levels, with one exception - South-East Asia. Indonesia’s recovery continues its struggle and has kept the region slightly below 2019 benchmarks. However, with 5.2% growth on this year’s planned winter capacity there is perhaps hope that the market will break back above 2019 levels by the end of 2026 – making it a seven-year loss of capacity growth in that region from the pandemic.
\n
\n
North-East Asia remains the largest global region, with 4.7% winter season growth year-on-year. While there are concerns about China’s market growth, capacity has increased by 6.2% compared to last winter, though distributed across a different mix of destinations than served in 2019.
\n
North America, as usual, takes second place with 2.1% growth, while Europe with a slightly faster 4.6% growth is catching up on North America with “just” a five million seat differential between the two. Meanwhile, South Asia has been the strongest growth market since 2019 driven by the power of the Indian market in recent years, now stretching away from the Middle East market in terms of size.
\n
\n
\n
Top Country Markets Continue to Drive Growth
\n
With the pandemic beginning to affect capacity from around February of 2020 the capacity changes against the winter 2019 season look perhaps higher than we would normally expect, this winter’s planned growth versus 2024 paints a clearer picture at country level.
\n
\n
Türkiye is the strongest growing market year-on-year (9.3%), as their domestic carriers continue to add more capacity - building both the hub operation in Istanbul, as well as the low-cost markets from Sabiha Gocken. Brazil is once again on a strong growth curve (7.2%), although from experience we know how quickly that market can shift.
\n
The United Kingdom (2.7%) just beats Spain (2.2%) into fifth spot, Ryanair’s ongoing grievances with AENA a major contributing factor in the regular swapping of positions between those two countries.
\n
Japan presents a more complex picture, an increasingly popular tourism destination yet with slightly less capacity than last year, with the loss of some two million domestic seats not quite covered by the 1.2 million more international seats on offer this winter.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
International Capacity Outpaces Domestic Growth
\n
International capacity continues to grow faster than domestic, with 5.8% capacity growth on international markets compared to 2.6% on domestic routes. As a result, total international capacity now accounts for 40% of all seats, up from 38% in Winter 2019.
\n
\n
The United States remains the largest international country market and has growth of 3% in Winter 2025 compared to Winter 2024. Numerous new routes have been added to winter sun destinations such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
\n
In second spot is the United Kingdom from where international capacity continues to grow, and despite Ryanair’s disputes in Spain, Spanish overall international winter capacity is up by over 6% confirming that most airlines like the market even if one carrier no longer does!
\n
\n
\n
Domestic Capacity Growth Driven by China and India
\n
There has been much talk of domestic demand softening in the largest market, the United States, and at less than 2% growth season-on-season (Winter 2025 vs Winter 2024) that may well be the case, especially since we can expect more capacity to be removed by Spirit Airlines over the coming months.
\n
In contrast, China’sdomestic markets are looking to add nearly 6%, while India’s domestic markets - which is one quarter the size of China’s - expects domestic capacity growth of 7.6% in Winter 2025.
\n
\n
Major Airlines Capacity in Winter 2025
\n
The major carriers from the largest country markets dominate the top ten ranking of scheduled airlines this coming winter season.
\n
\n
American Airlines is the largest carrier with 118.2 million seats planned, a perhaps bullish 5.1% more than in 2024. Although, third placed United Airlines are even more optimistic with a 6.3% growth expectation.
\n
That said, the “Big three” Chinese airlines are all planning on higher growth rates than that, with Air China planning an 8.6% increase, adding over four million seats compared to last winter.
\n
\n
\n
Outlook: A Year of Balance and Opportunity
\n
Inevitably over the next few months there will be changes to capacity, the outlooks is broadly positive. Most global markets are well beyond the challenges of the pandemic, and are even beginning to see some of the more recent supply chain challenges easing.
\n\n
If city demand can keep pace with capacity, then 2025 may turn out to have been a good year for the aviation industry.
\n\n
What is the Winter season in Aviation?
\n
In aviation, the winter season as defined by IATA starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday of March. Therefore, capacity in January 2020, for example, is included in figures for winter 2019.
\n\n
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
As the Northern Hemisphere heads into shorter days and colder nights - and in the Southern Hemisphere nights draw out and Australia braces for another Ashes season - attention turns to the IATA winter schedule. We’ve analysed the latest data and, as ever, compared it to Winter 2019 (apologies for the inevitable reference point).
\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
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\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
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\n
Before diving into winter, let’s look back to the summer season. Global airline capacity finished at 3.626 billion seats, up 2.3% from 3.542 billion seats in 2024 – a modest but positive gain. Now, let’s look forward to winter capacity...
Most regions have now matched or exceeded Winter 2019 capacity levels, with one exception - South-East Asia. Indonesia’s recovery continues its struggle and has kept the region slightly below 2019 benchmarks. However, with 5.2% growth on this year’s planned winter capacity there is perhaps hope that the market will break back above 2019 levels by the end of 2026 – making it a seven-year loss of capacity growth in that region from the pandemic.
\n
\n
North-East Asia remains the largest global region, with 4.7% winter season growth year-on-year. While there are concerns about China’s market growth, capacity has increased by 6.2% compared to last winter, though distributed across a different mix of destinations than served in 2019.
\n
North America, as usual, takes second place with 2.1% growth, while Europe with a slightly faster 4.6% growth is catching up on North America with “just” a five million seat differential between the two. Meanwhile, South Asia has been the strongest growth market since 2019 driven by the power of the Indian market in recent years, now stretching away from the Middle East market in terms of size.
\n
\n
\n
Top Country Markets Continue to Drive Growth
\n
With the pandemic beginning to affect capacity from around February of 2020 the capacity changes against the winter 2019 season look perhaps higher than we would normally expect, this winter’s planned growth versus 2024 paints a clearer picture at country level.
\n
\n
Türkiye is the strongest growing market year-on-year (9.3%), as their domestic carriers continue to add more capacity - building both the hub operation in Istanbul, as well as the low-cost markets from Sabiha Gocken. Brazil is once again on a strong growth curve (7.2%), although from experience we know how quickly that market can shift.
\n
The United Kingdom (2.7%) just beats Spain (2.2%) into fifth spot, Ryanair’s ongoing grievances with AENA a major contributing factor in the regular swapping of positions between those two countries.
\n
Japan presents a more complex picture, an increasingly popular tourism destination yet with slightly less capacity than last year, with the loss of some two million domestic seats not quite covered by the 1.2 million more international seats on offer this winter.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
International Capacity Outpaces Domestic Growth
\n
International capacity continues to grow faster than domestic, with 5.8% capacity growth on international markets compared to 2.6% on domestic routes. As a result, total international capacity now accounts for 40% of all seats, up from 38% in Winter 2019.
\n
\n
The United States remains the largest international country market and has growth of 3% in Winter 2025 compared to Winter 2024. Numerous new routes have been added to winter sun destinations such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
\n
In second spot is the United Kingdom from where international capacity continues to grow, and despite Ryanair’s disputes in Spain, Spanish overall international winter capacity is up by over 6% confirming that most airlines like the market even if one carrier no longer does!
\n
\n
\n
Domestic Capacity Growth Driven by China and India
\n
There has been much talk of domestic demand softening in the largest market, the United States, and at less than 2% growth season-on-season (Winter 2025 vs Winter 2024) that may well be the case, especially since we can expect more capacity to be removed by Spirit Airlines over the coming months.
\n
In contrast, China’sdomestic markets are looking to add nearly 6%, while India’s domestic markets - which is one quarter the size of China’s - expects domestic capacity growth of 7.6% in Winter 2025.
\n
\n
Major Airlines Capacity in Winter 2025
\n
The major carriers from the largest country markets dominate the top ten ranking of scheduled airlines this coming winter season.
\n
\n
American Airlines is the largest carrier with 118.2 million seats planned, a perhaps bullish 5.1% more than in 2024. Although, third placed United Airlines are even more optimistic with a 6.3% growth expectation.
\n
That said, the “Big three” Chinese airlines are all planning on higher growth rates than that, with Air China planning an 8.6% increase, adding over four million seats compared to last winter.
\n
\n
\n
Outlook: A Year of Balance and Opportunity
\n
Inevitably over the next few months there will be changes to capacity, the outlooks is broadly positive. Most global markets are well beyond the challenges of the pandemic, and are even beginning to see some of the more recent supply chain challenges easing.
\n\n
If city demand can keep pace with capacity, then 2025 may turn out to have been a good year for the aviation industry.
\n\n
What is the Winter season in Aviation?
\n
In aviation, the winter season as defined by IATA starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday of March. Therefore, capacity in January 2020, for example, is included in figures for winter 2019.
\n\n
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\n
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After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
\n\n
\n
Expedia just partnered with Perplexity on its new AI-powered browser, a move that could redefine how travelers book flights altogether.
\n
LATAM launched an AI virtual agent for more personalized trip planning.
\n
Korea’s Yanolja became the first travel company in the country to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise, embedding GenAI across its operations.
\n
And Trip.com unveiled Trip.Biz, an AI-driven corporate travel recommendation service ranking the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and destinations across 15,000 cities.
\n
\n
So it’s not that there’s a shortage of AI news. Quite the opposite: the floodgates are wide open. However, few of these latest announcements truly move beyond the use cases we’ve already seen take shape over the past few months (with Expedia’s Perplexity partnership being the notable exception).
\n
That’s why, this month, we’re taking a deliberate pause from the AI hype. October’s Airline-Tech Innovation Radar zooms in on the other side of the innovation spectrum: the advances in aviation technology that aren’t primarily powered by AI but are equally reshaping how the industry operates.
\n\n
Key Summary:
\n\n
JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027 - helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented a LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
IT provider SITA has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access.
\n\n\n
\n
Innovation #1: JetBlue Partners with Amazon to Power the Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi
\n
In-flight connectivity has long been one of aviation’s most inconsistent promises: fast in theory, frustrating in practice. Now, JetBlue aims to change the game - the airline has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027.
\n
How does it work?
\n
\n
The service will rely on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide faster, more reliable internet than traditional geostationary systems.
\n
For passengers, that means fewer connection drops on long-haul flights and better coverage over remote regions – a much-needed upgrade from JetBlue’s current Viasat-powered free Wi-Fi service.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
JetBlue isn’t the first airline to adopt satellite-based in-flight internet. Several U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JSX, already use SpaceX’s Starlink. What makes JetBlue’s move stand out is its choice of partner.
\n
By teaming up with Amazon instead of following the Starlink trend, JetBlue is helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Competition at the satellite level is good news for both airlines and travelers:
\n
\n
As passenger expectations rise – with most travelers now bringing their own devices onboard to stream movies or work online – sluggish, patchy Wi-Fi is no longer acceptable.
\n
For airlines, more competition also means greater bargaining power when negotiating future satellite internet deals.
\n
\n
JetBlue’s partnership with Amazon signals that the race for in-flight connectivity supremacy is heating up, and it’s no longer a one-player game.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
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Innovation #2: Queenstown Airport Uses LiDAR to Predict Passenger Congestion Before It Happens
\n
From JetBlue’s New York headquarters, we travel halfway around the world to Queenstown, New Zealand, where one of the world’s most scenic airports is quietly testing one of the smartest crowd-management tools in aviation.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented an AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
\n
The technology creates detailed 3D models of terminal environments, tracking movement patterns without capturing any personal data.
\n
The system provides real-time insights into queue performance, occupancy levels, and even predicts congestion before it occurs, allowing airport staff to respond proactively rather than reactively.
\n
\n
How does it work, and what makes LiDAR different?
\n
LiDAR (short for Light Detection and Ranging) is best known from the world of autonomous vehicles, where it measures distance by sending out laser pulses and analyzing how they bounce back.
\n
The same principle applies here. Instead of using cameras, which record identifiable video footage, LiDAR sensors build an anonymized 3D “point cloud” that represents moving objects (in this case, passengers) as dots rather than faces.
\n
Here’s why that distinction matters:
\n
\n
Traditional camera-based crowd analytics can raise serious privacy and compliance issues, requiring measures like facial blurring and complex data governance frameworks, especially in Europe.
\n
LiDAR, by contrast, never captures biometric data in the first place, offering a privacy-preserving way to measure occupancy and movement with high precision.
\n
It’s a costlier and more complex setup than simply installing cameras, but it’s a far more responsible one.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
First, airports are becoming the true bottlenecks in our global air travel networks. Passenger volumes continue to climb worldwide, but airport infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep pace. Peak-hour congestion remains one of the industry’s biggest operational headaches, and Queenstown’s approach shows how predictive analytics can help manage flows before queues even form.
\n
Secondly, in an era of growing concern over surveillance, Queenstown’s LiDAR deployment demonstrates that smarter airports don’t have to mean more intrusive ones. By combining accuracy with anonymity, this model could set a new global standard for airport crowd monitoring.
\n
Last but not least: a better experience means better business. Constant queueing and waiting are among the biggest pain points for travelers. When passengers spend less time in line, they have more time to spend in shops, cafés, or lounges. Therefore, a smoother journey is not only a service upgrade but also a commercial one.
\n
In short, Queenstown Airport’s LiDAR system makes the terminal fairer, calmer, and more efficient. It’s a small airport showing big airports how to innovate responsibly.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: SITA Upgrades Airline Connectivity with Cloud-Native SD-WAN Technology
\n
From an airline to an airport, and now to the IT backbone of the air transport industry: SITA.
\n
The company has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution powered by Versa’s VersaONE platform. It’s designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access, essentially modernizing the digital infrastructure that keeps aviation running.
\n
How does it work?
\n
At its core, Connect Fly uses software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), a technology that dynamically manages data traffic across multiple connection types, including 5G, fiber, and standard internet links.
\n
Instead of relying on fixed, hardware-heavy networks, SD-WAN enables airlines to connect mission-critical systems, such as departure control systems (DCS), check-in counters, and boarding gates, through cloud-native infrastructure.
\n
That shift brings several tangible benefits:
\n\n
Speed: Setting up new stations or remote outposts can now take weeks instead of months, a major advantage for airlines expanding to new destinations or operating seasonal routes.
\n
Resilience: The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically reroutes traffic if a link fails, which is crucial for keeping check-in kiosks, baggage systems, and crew operations online.
\n
Flexibility: Because Connect Fly supports multiple connectivity layers (from traditional ISP connections to emerging 5G networks), airports and airlines can tailor bandwidth based on local availability and cost.
\n\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
At first glance, this might sound like incremental IT housekeeping, but its multiplier effect across the industry is anything but minor.
\n
\n
The aviation ecosystem relies on thousands of interconnected systems that must talk to each other in real time, from airport kiosks and gate readers to crew apps and flight management software.
\n
A more robust, flexible, and faster communication layer means fewer outages, faster recovery times, and smoother passenger processing everywhere.
\n
\n
For airlines, this also unlocks more agile operations. Imagine an airline launching a new route to a remote airport:
\n
\n
Previously, network setup alone could delay the first flight by months.
\n
With Connect Fly’s cloud-native SD-WAN, connectivity can be established in weeks, potentially speeding up route launches, reducing setup costs, and enabling temporary or pop-up operations during peak seasons.
\n
\n
In short, SITA’s Connect Fly may not have the same flash as passenger-facing AI tools (which we will cover again next month), but its industry-wide impact could be far greater.
\n
Strengthening the network backbone of aviation means every system above it (including AI operations) runs faster, safer, and smarter.
\n
\n
Speak to you again next month, when AI will surely make its comeback.
After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
\n\n
\n
Expedia just partnered with Perplexity on its new AI-powered browser, a move that could redefine how travelers book flights altogether.
\n
LATAM launched an AI virtual agent for more personalized trip planning.
\n
Korea’s Yanolja became the first travel company in the country to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise, embedding GenAI across its operations.
\n
And Trip.com unveiled Trip.Biz, an AI-driven corporate travel recommendation service ranking the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and destinations across 15,000 cities.
\n
\n
So it’s not that there’s a shortage of AI news. Quite the opposite: the floodgates are wide open. However, few of these latest announcements truly move beyond the use cases we’ve already seen take shape over the past few months (with Expedia’s Perplexity partnership being the notable exception).
\n
That’s why, this month, we’re taking a deliberate pause from the AI hype. October’s Airline-Tech Innovation Radar zooms in on the other side of the innovation spectrum: the advances in aviation technology that aren’t primarily powered by AI but are equally reshaping how the industry operates.
\n\n
Key Summary:
\n\n
JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027 - helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented a LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
IT provider SITA has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access.
\n\n\n
\n
Innovation #1: JetBlue Partners with Amazon to Power the Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi
\n
In-flight connectivity has long been one of aviation’s most inconsistent promises: fast in theory, frustrating in practice. Now, JetBlue aims to change the game - the airline has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027.
\n
How does it work?
\n
\n
The service will rely on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide faster, more reliable internet than traditional geostationary systems.
\n
For passengers, that means fewer connection drops on long-haul flights and better coverage over remote regions – a much-needed upgrade from JetBlue’s current Viasat-powered free Wi-Fi service.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
JetBlue isn’t the first airline to adopt satellite-based in-flight internet. Several U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JSX, already use SpaceX’s Starlink. What makes JetBlue’s move stand out is its choice of partner.
\n
By teaming up with Amazon instead of following the Starlink trend, JetBlue is helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Competition at the satellite level is good news for both airlines and travelers:
\n
\n
As passenger expectations rise – with most travelers now bringing their own devices onboard to stream movies or work online – sluggish, patchy Wi-Fi is no longer acceptable.
\n
For airlines, more competition also means greater bargaining power when negotiating future satellite internet deals.
\n
\n
JetBlue’s partnership with Amazon signals that the race for in-flight connectivity supremacy is heating up, and it’s no longer a one-player game.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Queenstown Airport Uses LiDAR to Predict Passenger Congestion Before It Happens
\n
From JetBlue’s New York headquarters, we travel halfway around the world to Queenstown, New Zealand, where one of the world’s most scenic airports is quietly testing one of the smartest crowd-management tools in aviation.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented an AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
\n
The technology creates detailed 3D models of terminal environments, tracking movement patterns without capturing any personal data.
\n
The system provides real-time insights into queue performance, occupancy levels, and even predicts congestion before it occurs, allowing airport staff to respond proactively rather than reactively.
\n
\n
How does it work, and what makes LiDAR different?
\n
LiDAR (short for Light Detection and Ranging) is best known from the world of autonomous vehicles, where it measures distance by sending out laser pulses and analyzing how they bounce back.
\n
The same principle applies here. Instead of using cameras, which record identifiable video footage, LiDAR sensors build an anonymized 3D “point cloud” that represents moving objects (in this case, passengers) as dots rather than faces.
\n
Here’s why that distinction matters:
\n
\n
Traditional camera-based crowd analytics can raise serious privacy and compliance issues, requiring measures like facial blurring and complex data governance frameworks, especially in Europe.
\n
LiDAR, by contrast, never captures biometric data in the first place, offering a privacy-preserving way to measure occupancy and movement with high precision.
\n
It’s a costlier and more complex setup than simply installing cameras, but it’s a far more responsible one.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
First, airports are becoming the true bottlenecks in our global air travel networks. Passenger volumes continue to climb worldwide, but airport infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep pace. Peak-hour congestion remains one of the industry’s biggest operational headaches, and Queenstown’s approach shows how predictive analytics can help manage flows before queues even form.
\n
Secondly, in an era of growing concern over surveillance, Queenstown’s LiDAR deployment demonstrates that smarter airports don’t have to mean more intrusive ones. By combining accuracy with anonymity, this model could set a new global standard for airport crowd monitoring.
\n
Last but not least: a better experience means better business. Constant queueing and waiting are among the biggest pain points for travelers. When passengers spend less time in line, they have more time to spend in shops, cafés, or lounges. Therefore, a smoother journey is not only a service upgrade but also a commercial one.
\n
In short, Queenstown Airport’s LiDAR system makes the terminal fairer, calmer, and more efficient. It’s a small airport showing big airports how to innovate responsibly.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: SITA Upgrades Airline Connectivity with Cloud-Native SD-WAN Technology
\n
From an airline to an airport, and now to the IT backbone of the air transport industry: SITA.
\n
The company has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution powered by Versa’s VersaONE platform. It’s designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access, essentially modernizing the digital infrastructure that keeps aviation running.
\n
How does it work?
\n
At its core, Connect Fly uses software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), a technology that dynamically manages data traffic across multiple connection types, including 5G, fiber, and standard internet links.
\n
Instead of relying on fixed, hardware-heavy networks, SD-WAN enables airlines to connect mission-critical systems, such as departure control systems (DCS), check-in counters, and boarding gates, through cloud-native infrastructure.
\n
That shift brings several tangible benefits:
\n\n
Speed: Setting up new stations or remote outposts can now take weeks instead of months, a major advantage for airlines expanding to new destinations or operating seasonal routes.
\n
Resilience: The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically reroutes traffic if a link fails, which is crucial for keeping check-in kiosks, baggage systems, and crew operations online.
\n
Flexibility: Because Connect Fly supports multiple connectivity layers (from traditional ISP connections to emerging 5G networks), airports and airlines can tailor bandwidth based on local availability and cost.
\n\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
At first glance, this might sound like incremental IT housekeeping, but its multiplier effect across the industry is anything but minor.
\n
\n
The aviation ecosystem relies on thousands of interconnected systems that must talk to each other in real time, from airport kiosks and gate readers to crew apps and flight management software.
\n
A more robust, flexible, and faster communication layer means fewer outages, faster recovery times, and smoother passenger processing everywhere.
\n
\n
For airlines, this also unlocks more agile operations. Imagine an airline launching a new route to a remote airport:
\n
\n
Previously, network setup alone could delay the first flight by months.
\n
With Connect Fly’s cloud-native SD-WAN, connectivity can be established in weeks, potentially speeding up route launches, reducing setup costs, and enabling temporary or pop-up operations during peak seasons.
\n
\n
In short, SITA’s Connect Fly may not have the same flash as passenger-facing AI tools (which we will cover again next month), but its industry-wide impact could be far greater.
\n
Strengthening the network backbone of aviation means every system above it (including AI operations) runs faster, safer, and smarter.
\n
\n
Speak to you again next month, when AI will surely make its comeback.
\n
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After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
\n\n
\n
Expedia just partnered with Perplexity on its new AI-powered browser, a move that could redefine how travelers book flights altogether.
\n
LATAM launched an AI virtual agent for more personalized trip planning.
\n
Korea’s Yanolja became the first travel company in the country to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise, embedding GenAI across its operations.
\n
And Trip.com unveiled Trip.Biz, an AI-driven corporate travel recommendation service ranking the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and destinations across 15,000 cities.
\n
\n
So it’s not that there’s a shortage of AI news. Quite the opposite: the floodgates are wide open. However, few of these latest announcements truly move beyond the use cases we’ve already seen take shape over the past few months (with Expedia’s Perplexity partnership being the notable exception).
\n
That’s why, this month, we’re taking a deliberate pause from the AI hype. October’s Airline-Tech Innovation Radar zooms in on the other side of the innovation spectrum: the advances in aviation technology that aren’t primarily powered by AI but are equally reshaping how the industry operates.
\n\n
Key Summary:
\n\n
JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027 - helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented a LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
IT provider SITA has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access.
\n\n\n
\n
Innovation #1: JetBlue Partners with Amazon to Power the Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi
\n
In-flight connectivity has long been one of aviation’s most inconsistent promises: fast in theory, frustrating in practice. Now, JetBlue aims to change the game - the airline has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027.
\n
How does it work?
\n
\n
The service will rely on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide faster, more reliable internet than traditional geostationary systems.
\n
For passengers, that means fewer connection drops on long-haul flights and better coverage over remote regions – a much-needed upgrade from JetBlue’s current Viasat-powered free Wi-Fi service.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
JetBlue isn’t the first airline to adopt satellite-based in-flight internet. Several U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JSX, already use SpaceX’s Starlink. What makes JetBlue’s move stand out is its choice of partner.
\n
By teaming up with Amazon instead of following the Starlink trend, JetBlue is helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Competition at the satellite level is good news for both airlines and travelers:
\n
\n
As passenger expectations rise – with most travelers now bringing their own devices onboard to stream movies or work online – sluggish, patchy Wi-Fi is no longer acceptable.
\n
For airlines, more competition also means greater bargaining power when negotiating future satellite internet deals.
\n
\n
JetBlue’s partnership with Amazon signals that the race for in-flight connectivity supremacy is heating up, and it’s no longer a one-player game.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Queenstown Airport Uses LiDAR to Predict Passenger Congestion Before It Happens
\n
From JetBlue’s New York headquarters, we travel halfway around the world to Queenstown, New Zealand, where one of the world’s most scenic airports is quietly testing one of the smartest crowd-management tools in aviation.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented an AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
\n
The technology creates detailed 3D models of terminal environments, tracking movement patterns without capturing any personal data.
\n
The system provides real-time insights into queue performance, occupancy levels, and even predicts congestion before it occurs, allowing airport staff to respond proactively rather than reactively.
\n
\n
How does it work, and what makes LiDAR different?
\n
LiDAR (short for Light Detection and Ranging) is best known from the world of autonomous vehicles, where it measures distance by sending out laser pulses and analyzing how they bounce back.
\n
The same principle applies here. Instead of using cameras, which record identifiable video footage, LiDAR sensors build an anonymized 3D “point cloud” that represents moving objects (in this case, passengers) as dots rather than faces.
\n
Here’s why that distinction matters:
\n
\n
Traditional camera-based crowd analytics can raise serious privacy and compliance issues, requiring measures like facial blurring and complex data governance frameworks, especially in Europe.
\n
LiDAR, by contrast, never captures biometric data in the first place, offering a privacy-preserving way to measure occupancy and movement with high precision.
\n
It’s a costlier and more complex setup than simply installing cameras, but it’s a far more responsible one.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
First, airports are becoming the true bottlenecks in our global air travel networks. Passenger volumes continue to climb worldwide, but airport infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep pace. Peak-hour congestion remains one of the industry’s biggest operational headaches, and Queenstown’s approach shows how predictive analytics can help manage flows before queues even form.
\n
Secondly, in an era of growing concern over surveillance, Queenstown’s LiDAR deployment demonstrates that smarter airports don’t have to mean more intrusive ones. By combining accuracy with anonymity, this model could set a new global standard for airport crowd monitoring.
\n
Last but not least: a better experience means better business. Constant queueing and waiting are among the biggest pain points for travelers. When passengers spend less time in line, they have more time to spend in shops, cafés, or lounges. Therefore, a smoother journey is not only a service upgrade but also a commercial one.
\n
In short, Queenstown Airport’s LiDAR system makes the terminal fairer, calmer, and more efficient. It’s a small airport showing big airports how to innovate responsibly.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: SITA Upgrades Airline Connectivity with Cloud-Native SD-WAN Technology
\n
From an airline to an airport, and now to the IT backbone of the air transport industry: SITA.
\n
The company has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution powered by Versa’s VersaONE platform. It’s designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access, essentially modernizing the digital infrastructure that keeps aviation running.
\n
How does it work?
\n
At its core, Connect Fly uses software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), a technology that dynamically manages data traffic across multiple connection types, including 5G, fiber, and standard internet links.
\n
Instead of relying on fixed, hardware-heavy networks, SD-WAN enables airlines to connect mission-critical systems, such as departure control systems (DCS), check-in counters, and boarding gates, through cloud-native infrastructure.
\n
That shift brings several tangible benefits:
\n\n
Speed: Setting up new stations or remote outposts can now take weeks instead of months, a major advantage for airlines expanding to new destinations or operating seasonal routes.
\n
Resilience: The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically reroutes traffic if a link fails, which is crucial for keeping check-in kiosks, baggage systems, and crew operations online.
\n
Flexibility: Because Connect Fly supports multiple connectivity layers (from traditional ISP connections to emerging 5G networks), airports and airlines can tailor bandwidth based on local availability and cost.
\n\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
At first glance, this might sound like incremental IT housekeeping, but its multiplier effect across the industry is anything but minor.
\n
\n
The aviation ecosystem relies on thousands of interconnected systems that must talk to each other in real time, from airport kiosks and gate readers to crew apps and flight management software.
\n
A more robust, flexible, and faster communication layer means fewer outages, faster recovery times, and smoother passenger processing everywhere.
\n
\n
For airlines, this also unlocks more agile operations. Imagine an airline launching a new route to a remote airport:
\n
\n
Previously, network setup alone could delay the first flight by months.
\n
With Connect Fly’s cloud-native SD-WAN, connectivity can be established in weeks, potentially speeding up route launches, reducing setup costs, and enabling temporary or pop-up operations during peak seasons.
\n
\n
In short, SITA’s Connect Fly may not have the same flash as passenger-facing AI tools (which we will cover again next month), but its industry-wide impact could be far greater.
\n
Strengthening the network backbone of aviation means every system above it (including AI operations) runs faster, safer, and smarter.
\n
\n
Speak to you again next month, when AI will surely make its comeback.
\n
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After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
\n\n
\n
Expedia just partnered with Perplexity on its new AI-powered browser, a move that could redefine how travelers book flights altogether.
\n
LATAM launched an AI virtual agent for more personalized trip planning.
\n
Korea’s Yanolja became the first travel company in the country to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise, embedding GenAI across its operations.
\n
And Trip.com unveiled Trip.Biz, an AI-driven corporate travel recommendation service ranking the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and destinations across 15,000 cities.
\n
\n
So it’s not that there’s a shortage of AI news. Quite the opposite: the floodgates are wide open. However, few of these latest announcements truly move beyond the use cases we’ve already seen take shape over the past few months (with Expedia’s Perplexity partnership being the notable exception).
\n
That’s why, this month, we’re taking a deliberate pause from the AI hype. October’s Airline-Tech Innovation Radar zooms in on the other side of the innovation spectrum: the advances in aviation technology that aren’t primarily powered by AI but are equally reshaping how the industry operates.
\n\n
Key Summary:
\n\n
JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027 - helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented a LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
IT provider SITA has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access.
\n\n\n
\n
Innovation #1: JetBlue Partners with Amazon to Power the Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi
\n
In-flight connectivity has long been one of aviation’s most inconsistent promises: fast in theory, frustrating in practice. Now, JetBlue aims to change the game - the airline has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027.
\n
How does it work?
\n
\n
The service will rely on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide faster, more reliable internet than traditional geostationary systems.
\n
For passengers, that means fewer connection drops on long-haul flights and better coverage over remote regions – a much-needed upgrade from JetBlue’s current Viasat-powered free Wi-Fi service.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
JetBlue isn’t the first airline to adopt satellite-based in-flight internet. Several U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JSX, already use SpaceX’s Starlink. What makes JetBlue’s move stand out is its choice of partner.
\n
By teaming up with Amazon instead of following the Starlink trend, JetBlue is helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Competition at the satellite level is good news for both airlines and travelers:
\n
\n
As passenger expectations rise – with most travelers now bringing their own devices onboard to stream movies or work online – sluggish, patchy Wi-Fi is no longer acceptable.
\n
For airlines, more competition also means greater bargaining power when negotiating future satellite internet deals.
\n
\n
JetBlue’s partnership with Amazon signals that the race for in-flight connectivity supremacy is heating up, and it’s no longer a one-player game.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Queenstown Airport Uses LiDAR to Predict Passenger Congestion Before It Happens
\n
From JetBlue’s New York headquarters, we travel halfway around the world to Queenstown, New Zealand, where one of the world’s most scenic airports is quietly testing one of the smartest crowd-management tools in aviation.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented an AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
\n
The technology creates detailed 3D models of terminal environments, tracking movement patterns without capturing any personal data.
\n
The system provides real-time insights into queue performance, occupancy levels, and even predicts congestion before it occurs, allowing airport staff to respond proactively rather than reactively.
\n
\n
How does it work, and what makes LiDAR different?
\n
LiDAR (short for Light Detection and Ranging) is best known from the world of autonomous vehicles, where it measures distance by sending out laser pulses and analyzing how they bounce back.
\n
The same principle applies here. Instead of using cameras, which record identifiable video footage, LiDAR sensors build an anonymized 3D “point cloud” that represents moving objects (in this case, passengers) as dots rather than faces.
\n
Here’s why that distinction matters:
\n
\n
Traditional camera-based crowd analytics can raise serious privacy and compliance issues, requiring measures like facial blurring and complex data governance frameworks, especially in Europe.
\n
LiDAR, by contrast, never captures biometric data in the first place, offering a privacy-preserving way to measure occupancy and movement with high precision.
\n
It’s a costlier and more complex setup than simply installing cameras, but it’s a far more responsible one.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
First, airports are becoming the true bottlenecks in our global air travel networks. Passenger volumes continue to climb worldwide, but airport infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep pace. Peak-hour congestion remains one of the industry’s biggest operational headaches, and Queenstown’s approach shows how predictive analytics can help manage flows before queues even form.
\n
Secondly, in an era of growing concern over surveillance, Queenstown’s LiDAR deployment demonstrates that smarter airports don’t have to mean more intrusive ones. By combining accuracy with anonymity, this model could set a new global standard for airport crowd monitoring.
\n
Last but not least: a better experience means better business. Constant queueing and waiting are among the biggest pain points for travelers. When passengers spend less time in line, they have more time to spend in shops, cafés, or lounges. Therefore, a smoother journey is not only a service upgrade but also a commercial one.
\n
In short, Queenstown Airport’s LiDAR system makes the terminal fairer, calmer, and more efficient. It’s a small airport showing big airports how to innovate responsibly.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: SITA Upgrades Airline Connectivity with Cloud-Native SD-WAN Technology
\n
From an airline to an airport, and now to the IT backbone of the air transport industry: SITA.
\n
The company has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution powered by Versa’s VersaONE platform. It’s designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access, essentially modernizing the digital infrastructure that keeps aviation running.
\n
How does it work?
\n
At its core, Connect Fly uses software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), a technology that dynamically manages data traffic across multiple connection types, including 5G, fiber, and standard internet links.
\n
Instead of relying on fixed, hardware-heavy networks, SD-WAN enables airlines to connect mission-critical systems, such as departure control systems (DCS), check-in counters, and boarding gates, through cloud-native infrastructure.
\n
That shift brings several tangible benefits:
\n\n
Speed: Setting up new stations or remote outposts can now take weeks instead of months, a major advantage for airlines expanding to new destinations or operating seasonal routes.
\n
Resilience: The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically reroutes traffic if a link fails, which is crucial for keeping check-in kiosks, baggage systems, and crew operations online.
\n
Flexibility: Because Connect Fly supports multiple connectivity layers (from traditional ISP connections to emerging 5G networks), airports and airlines can tailor bandwidth based on local availability and cost.
\n\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
At first glance, this might sound like incremental IT housekeeping, but its multiplier effect across the industry is anything but minor.
\n
\n
The aviation ecosystem relies on thousands of interconnected systems that must talk to each other in real time, from airport kiosks and gate readers to crew apps and flight management software.
\n
A more robust, flexible, and faster communication layer means fewer outages, faster recovery times, and smoother passenger processing everywhere.
\n
\n
For airlines, this also unlocks more agile operations. Imagine an airline launching a new route to a remote airport:
\n
\n
Previously, network setup alone could delay the first flight by months.
\n
With Connect Fly’s cloud-native SD-WAN, connectivity can be established in weeks, potentially speeding up route launches, reducing setup costs, and enabling temporary or pop-up operations during peak seasons.
\n
\n
In short, SITA’s Connect Fly may not have the same flash as passenger-facing AI tools (which we will cover again next month), but its industry-wide impact could be far greater.
\n
Strengthening the network backbone of aviation means every system above it (including AI operations) runs faster, safer, and smarter.
\n
\n
Speak to you again next month, when AI will surely make its comeback.
\n
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After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
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After months of back-to-back AI breakthroughs, it feels like every headline in the airline industry and wider Travel Tech is powered by a large language model. Our September edition alone was proof of that. And the momentum hasn’t slowed.
\n\n
\n
Expedia just partnered with Perplexity on its new AI-powered browser, a move that could redefine how travelers book flights altogether.
\n
LATAM launched an AI virtual agent for more personalized trip planning.
\n
Korea’s Yanolja became the first travel company in the country to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise, embedding GenAI across its operations.
\n
And Trip.com unveiled Trip.Biz, an AI-driven corporate travel recommendation service ranking the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and destinations across 15,000 cities.
\n
\n
So it’s not that there’s a shortage of AI news. Quite the opposite: the floodgates are wide open. However, few of these latest announcements truly move beyond the use cases we’ve already seen take shape over the past few months (with Expedia’s Perplexity partnership being the notable exception).
\n
That’s why, this month, we’re taking a deliberate pause from the AI hype. October’s Airline-Tech Innovation Radar zooms in on the other side of the innovation spectrum: the advances in aviation technology that aren’t primarily powered by AI but are equally reshaping how the industry operates.
\n\n
Key Summary:
\n\n
JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027 - helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Queenstown Airport has implemented a LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
\n
IT provider SITA has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access.
\n\n\n
\n
Innovation #1: JetBlue Partners with Amazon to Power the Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi
\n
In-flight connectivity has long been one of aviation’s most inconsistent promises: fast in theory, frustrating in practice. Now, JetBlue aims to change the game - the airline has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027.
\n
How does it work?
\n
\n
The service will rely on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide faster, more reliable internet than traditional geostationary systems.
\n
For passengers, that means fewer connection drops on long-haul flights and better coverage over remote regions – a much-needed upgrade from JetBlue’s current Viasat-powered free Wi-Fi service.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation matter so much?
\n
JetBlue isn’t the first airline to adopt satellite-based in-flight internet. Several U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JSX, already use SpaceX’s Starlink. What makes JetBlue’s move stand out is its choice of partner.
\n
By teaming up with Amazon instead of following the Starlink trend, JetBlue is helping to diversify an increasingly Starlink-dominated market.
\n
Competition at the satellite level is good news for both airlines and travelers:
\n
\n
As passenger expectations rise – with most travelers now bringing their own devices onboard to stream movies or work online – sluggish, patchy Wi-Fi is no longer acceptable.
\n
For airlines, more competition also means greater bargaining power when negotiating future satellite internet deals.
\n
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JetBlue’s partnership with Amazon signals that the race for in-flight connectivity supremacy is heating up, and it’s no longer a one-player game.
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Innovation #2: Queenstown Airport Uses LiDAR to Predict Passenger Congestion Before It Happens
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From JetBlue’s New York headquarters, we travel halfway around the world to Queenstown, New Zealand, where one of the world’s most scenic airports is quietly testing one of the smartest crowd-management tools in aviation.
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Queenstown Airport has implemented an AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas to monitor passenger flow and reduce congestion.
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The technology creates detailed 3D models of terminal environments, tracking movement patterns without capturing any personal data.
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The system provides real-time insights into queue performance, occupancy levels, and even predicts congestion before it occurs, allowing airport staff to respond proactively rather than reactively.
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How does it work, and what makes LiDAR different?
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LiDAR (short for Light Detection and Ranging) is best known from the world of autonomous vehicles, where it measures distance by sending out laser pulses and analyzing how they bounce back.
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The same principle applies here. Instead of using cameras, which record identifiable video footage, LiDAR sensors build an anonymized 3D “point cloud” that represents moving objects (in this case, passengers) as dots rather than faces.
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Here’s why that distinction matters:
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Traditional camera-based crowd analytics can raise serious privacy and compliance issues, requiring measures like facial blurring and complex data governance frameworks, especially in Europe.
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LiDAR, by contrast, never captures biometric data in the first place, offering a privacy-preserving way to measure occupancy and movement with high precision.
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It’s a costlier and more complex setup than simply installing cameras, but it’s a far more responsible one.
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Why does this innovation matter so much?
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First, airports are becoming the true bottlenecks in our global air travel networks. Passenger volumes continue to climb worldwide, but airport infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep pace. Peak-hour congestion remains one of the industry’s biggest operational headaches, and Queenstown’s approach shows how predictive analytics can help manage flows before queues even form.
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Secondly, in an era of growing concern over surveillance, Queenstown’s LiDAR deployment demonstrates that smarter airports don’t have to mean more intrusive ones. By combining accuracy with anonymity, this model could set a new global standard for airport crowd monitoring.
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Last but not least: a better experience means better business. Constant queueing and waiting are among the biggest pain points for travelers. When passengers spend less time in line, they have more time to spend in shops, cafés, or lounges. Therefore, a smoother journey is not only a service upgrade but also a commercial one.
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In short, Queenstown Airport’s LiDAR system makes the terminal fairer, calmer, and more efficient. It’s a small airport showing big airports how to innovate responsibly.
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Innovation #3: SITA Upgrades Airline Connectivity with Cloud-Native SD-WAN Technology
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From an airline to an airport, and now to the IT backbone of the air transport industry: SITA.
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The company has recently introduced Connect Fly, a next-generation connectivity solution powered by Versa’s VersaONE platform. It’s designed to provide airlines and airports with faster, more secure, and more flexible network access, essentially modernizing the digital infrastructure that keeps aviation running.
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How does it work?
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At its core, Connect Fly uses software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), a technology that dynamically manages data traffic across multiple connection types, including 5G, fiber, and standard internet links.
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Instead of relying on fixed, hardware-heavy networks, SD-WAN enables airlines to connect mission-critical systems, such as departure control systems (DCS), check-in counters, and boarding gates, through cloud-native infrastructure.
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That shift brings several tangible benefits:
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Speed: Setting up new stations or remote outposts can now take weeks instead of months, a major advantage for airlines expanding to new destinations or operating seasonal routes.
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Resilience: The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically reroutes traffic if a link fails, which is crucial for keeping check-in kiosks, baggage systems, and crew operations online.
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Flexibility: Because Connect Fly supports multiple connectivity layers (from traditional ISP connections to emerging 5G networks), airports and airlines can tailor bandwidth based on local availability and cost.
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Why does this innovation matter so much?
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At first glance, this might sound like incremental IT housekeeping, but its multiplier effect across the industry is anything but minor.
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The aviation ecosystem relies on thousands of interconnected systems that must talk to each other in real time, from airport kiosks and gate readers to crew apps and flight management software.
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A more robust, flexible, and faster communication layer means fewer outages, faster recovery times, and smoother passenger processing everywhere.
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For airlines, this also unlocks more agile operations. Imagine an airline launching a new route to a remote airport:
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Previously, network setup alone could delay the first flight by months.
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With Connect Fly’s cloud-native SD-WAN, connectivity can be established in weeks, potentially speeding up route launches, reducing setup costs, and enabling temporary or pop-up operations during peak seasons.
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In short, SITA’s Connect Fly may not have the same flash as passenger-facing AI tools (which we will cover again next month), but its industry-wide impact could be far greater.
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Strengthening the network backbone of aviation means every system above it (including AI operations) runs faster, safer, and smarter.
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Speak to you again next month, when AI will surely make its comeback.
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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.
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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.
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The panel discussed:
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The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
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How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
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What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
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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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Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
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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.
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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.
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exploring the Superconnectors
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Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
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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%).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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So, how do the superconnectors compare?
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How has connectivity evolved?
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Next, the panel explored the data to examine how connectivity has evolved for major hubs:
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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What does the future hold?
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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.
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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.
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The big question is, will passenger shares across these global hubs remain the same, or are there big changes to come?
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Watch the full webinar
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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
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Watch the full webinar
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For more in depth insights and analysis, watch the full panel discussion below:
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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
\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.
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.
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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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.
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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
\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.
\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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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
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In the second half of the webinar, the panel discussed the US - is the domestic market softening?
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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.
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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%.
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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%.
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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 Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
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The live panel discussed:
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Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
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What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
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With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
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A look at growth trends
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The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
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Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
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For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
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Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
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Tariff impacts
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Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
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The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
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This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
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Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
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Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
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Geopolitics and aviation
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In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
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Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
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TOURISM TARGETS
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With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
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What next?
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Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
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Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
\n
What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
\n
With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
\n
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A look at growth trends
\n
The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
\n
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Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
\n
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Tariff impacts
\n
Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
\n
\n
The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
\n
This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
\n
Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
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Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
\n
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Geopolitics and aviation
\n
In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
\n
Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
\n
\n
TOURISM TARGETS
\n
With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
\n
\n
What next?
\n
Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
\n
What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
\n
With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
\n
\n
\n
Tariff impacts
\n
Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
\n
\n
The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
\n
This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
\n
Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
\n
\n
Geopolitics and aviation
\n
In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
\n
Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
\n
\n
TOURISM TARGETS
\n
With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
\n
\n
What next?
\n
Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
\n
What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
\n
With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
\n
\n
\n
Tariff impacts
\n
Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
\n
\n
The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
\n
This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
\n
Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
\n
\n
Geopolitics and aviation
\n
In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
\n
Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
\n
\n
TOURISM TARGETS
\n
With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
\n
\n
What next?
\n
Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
\n
What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
\n
With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
\n
\n
\n
Tariff impacts
\n
Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
\n
\n
The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
\n
This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
\n
Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
\n
\n
Geopolitics and aviation
\n
In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
\n
Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
\n
\n
TOURISM TARGETS
\n
With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
\n
\n
What next?
\n
Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
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The live panel discussed:
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Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
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What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
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With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
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A look at growth trends
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The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
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Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
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For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
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Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
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Tariff impacts
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Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
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The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
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This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
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Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
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Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
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Geopolitics and aviation
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In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
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Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
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TOURISM TARGETS
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With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
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What next?
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Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
Are tourism patterns changing? Where is everyone going this year?
\n
What impact, if any, might tariffs be having on tourism?
\n
With a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets being announced this year, where will we all be going in the next 5 years?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
The panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.2% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (Jan - June 25), capacity is 3.2% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
Spain-UK is the top country pair in terms of summer capacity.
\n
\n
\n
Tariff impacts
\n
Next, the panel discussed one of the key topics of this month's webinar - tariffs - and began by examining the latest US visitor statistics, which had been published at the end of the previous week. (Preliminary, so subject to change).
\n
\n
The results show a fall in arrivals from the Top 20 countries, with big reductions from Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ecuador.
\n
This time last year (May 2024), year-on-year growth for the top 20 visitor markets was +12.4%, with strong growth from all of the above countries.
\n
Year-to-date position shows that 11 of the Top 20 markets are flat or contracting.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Oliver gave his thoughts on how much impact tariffs and evolving tariff policies will have on consumers' travel decisions:
\n
\n
Geopolitics and aviation
\n
In the last two months alone the industry has been impacted by a number of geopolitical events, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran which resulted in the closure of airspace in a number of neighbouring countries.
\n
Whilst the industry navigates unpredictable events such as short-notice airspace closures, and makes decisions about whether to fly to areas where conflict may escalate, what is the lasting impact on consumer sentiment and decisions to fly?
\n
\n
TOURISM TARGETS
\n
With 5 years to go until the end of the decade, a flurry of new 2030 tourism targets have been announced this year. The panel gave their thoughts:
\n
\n
What next?
\n
Having just spent 7 years leading the research team at Visit Florida, Jacob gave an insightful round-up to summarise the panel discussion:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Oliver Martin (Senior Director, Skift Inc) and Jacob Pewitt Yancey (Head of Analytics, Arrivalist) to dive into the latest global tourism trends.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
\n
\n
The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
\n
Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
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How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
\n
\n
Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
\n
For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
\n
\n
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Infrastructure bottlenecks
\n
Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
\n
\n
The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
\n
Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
\n
\n
How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
\n
\n
Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
\n
For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
\n
\n
\n
Infrastructure bottlenecks
\n
Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
\n
\n
The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
\n
Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
\n
\n
How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
\n
\n
Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
\n
For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
\n
\n
\n
Infrastructure bottlenecks
\n
Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
\n\n
The live panel discussed:
\n
\n
With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
\n
\n
The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
\n
Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
\n
\n
How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
\n
\n
Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
\n
For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
\n
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Infrastructure bottlenecks
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Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
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The live panel discussed:
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With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
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How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
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Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
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Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
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A look at growth trends
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As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
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The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
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For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
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It's a narrowbody world
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Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
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Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
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How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
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Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
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Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
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For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
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Infrastructure bottlenecks
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Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Siddharth Narkhede, Head of Airline Analysis at Ishka, to investigate the current operating environment for airlines.
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The live panel discussed:
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With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
As usual, the panel began by starting at the top and looking at global growth trends before moving on to this month's subject matter:
\n
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The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
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Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
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How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
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Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
\n
For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
\n
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Infrastructure bottlenecks
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With some recent big orders, how are airline fleets evolving? Who is leading in terms of growth, and where?
\n
How will future orders shape global fleets going forward?
\n
Can airlines accurately forecast demand in the current era of tariffs and geopolitical turmoil?
\n
Is lack of investment in infrastructure holding airlines back?
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
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\n
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The data shows capacity for this summer is expected to be 3.1% ahead of 2024.
\n
For the year to date so far (January - May 2025), capacity is 3.3% ahead of the same months in 2024.
\n
\n
\n
It's a narrowbody world
\n
Next, the panel examined the current composition of capacity from an aircraft group type perspective, grouping current operations into five categories.
\n
\n
Looking at a snapshot of how it breaks down in percentage terms, narrowbodies were almost 70% in 2015, they're now 76% of the market. So while some of the big orders recently have been for widebodies, it's a narrowbody world in terms of how people are travelling.
\n
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How will today's orders shape tomorrow's fleets?
\n
Next, the panel looked forward to analyse what is on order as of now, across the same fleet categories:
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Asia has the largest fleet currently, accounting for a third of all aircraft. It also has the youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of 12 years, meaning that more of the aircraft on order will facilitate growth rather than fleet replacement.
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For North America and Oceania, many more of the aircraft on order will be for replacement.
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Infrastructure bottlenecks
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Next, the panel discussed some of the key infrastructure investment challenges emerging, citing ATC as a key example:
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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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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...
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 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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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.
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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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.
\n
With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
\n
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.
\n
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.
\n
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.
\n
With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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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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With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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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.
\n
With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
\n
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.
\n
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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With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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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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With so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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