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China dominates the top ten with four airports (PVG, CAN, PEK, and SZX), reflecting the sheer scale of its domestic and international aviation network. Japan holds the top spot, while Southeast Asia is well represented with three airports (SIN, KUL, and BKK). India’s sole entry at Delhi is arguably the region’s most compelling growth story, with the subcontinent poised for further gains as new airport infrastructure comes online.
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Compared to 2019, the rankings show a clear trend: Chinese and Indian airports are climbing, while some traditional heavyweights have seen shifts due to infrastructure changes (Beijing) or increased regional competition (Bangkok). The stability of hubs like Incheon, Changi, and Haneda speaks to the enduring strength of their network positions.
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In our annual round-up of the world’s busiest airports based on international and domestic capacity, Tokyo Haneda takes 3rd place globally, while Shanghai Pudong is 7th and Guangzhou Baiyun 9th. This means three of the global top ten busiest airports are in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the immense scale of the market.
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Each month we highlight the busiest airports, airlines, and flight routes across the globe in terms of airline capacity. We’ll let you know when new data is added to our regional aviation market dashboards when you subscribe to our weekly digest of aviation insights, analysis, and global capacity updates.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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2025 Top 10 Busiest Asia Pacific Airports
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1st: Tokyo Intl (Haneda)(HND) | 55,357,501 seats
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2nd: Shanghai Pudong International Apt (PVG) | 51,073,166 seats
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3rd: Baiyun Intl (CAN)| 50,177,572 seats
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4th: Beijing Capital Intl Apt(PEK) | 46,218,654 seats
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5th: Delhi (DEL) | 46,187,658seats
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6th: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) | 43,400,991 seats
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7th: Singapore Changi Apt(SIN) | 42,570,250 seats
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8th: Shenzhen (SZX)| 40,406,220 seats
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9th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 39,497,119 seats
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10th: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Apt (BKK) | 38,943,700 seats
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Tokyo Haneda is the Busiest Airport in Asia Pacific
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In 2025, Tokyo Haneda (HND) was the busiest airport in Asia Pacific with 55.4 million seats. Haneda’s dominance reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic market – one of the world’s largest – as well as the airport’s growing role as an international gateway following its post-pandemic expansion of long-haul routes. The airport sits around 4.3 million seats ahead of the airport in second place.
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Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is second placed on the list of Asia Pacific's busiest airports, with 51.1 million seats, consolidating its position as the primary international hub for mainland China. Pudong’s steady rise from 3rd in 2019 to 2nd today underlines the continued recovery and growth of China’s international air services.
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The third busiest airport for scheduled airline capacity is Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) with 50.2 million seats. Baiyun has climbed two places since 2019, when it ranked 5th, reflecting the rapid expansion of southern China’s aviation market. The gap between Pudong and Baiyun is less than one million seats, making the race for second place one to watch.
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Beijing Capital (PEK),once the region’s busiest airport (ranked 1st in 2019), has settled into 4th place with 46.2 million seats. The redistribution of traffic following the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2019 continues to reshape the capital’s aviation landscape, though Capital remains a formidable hub.
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Perhaps the most notable mover in the top ten is Delhi (DEL), which ranks 5th with 46.2 million seats –a dramatic leap from 9th place in 2019. India’s surging domestic demand, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class and aggressive capacity growth from carriers such as IndiGo, has propelled Delhi into the upper tier of the region’s airport rankings. The gap between Delhi and Beijing Capital is now just 31,000 seats.
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Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Singapore Changi (SIN) hold steady at 6th and 7th respectively, with 43.4 million and 42.6 million seats. Both airports are vital international connecting hubs.
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Shenzhen (SZX), the technology capital of southern China is another significant climber, rising from 13th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 with 40.4 million seats.
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) rounds out the Southeast Asian presence in the top ten at 9th with 39.5 million seats, climbing from 11th in both 2024 and 2019. Malaysia’s push to position KLas a regional aviation hub appears to be gaining traction.
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) completes the list in 10th place with 38.9 million seats. Thailand’s main international gateway has slipped from 8th in 2019, though its capacity continues to grow in absolute terms, supported by the rebound in tourism demand across Southeast Asia.
What Can We Learn From 2025's Busiest Asia Pacific Airports?
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China dominates the top ten with four airports (PVG, CAN, PEK, and SZX), reflecting the sheer scale of its domestic and international aviation network. Japan holds the top spot, while Southeast Asia is well represented with three airports (SIN, KUL, and BKK). India’s sole entry at Delhi is arguably the region’s most compelling growth story, with the subcontinent poised for further gains as new airport infrastructure comes online.
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Compared to 2019, the rankings show a clear trend: Chinese and Indian airports are climbing, while some traditional heavyweights have seen shifts due to infrastructure changes (Beijing) or increased regional competition (Bangkok). The stability of hubs like Incheon, Changi, and Haneda speaks to the enduring strength of their network positions.
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In our annual round-up of the world’s busiest airports based on international and domestic capacity, Tokyo Haneda takes 3rd place globally, while Shanghai Pudong is 7th and Guangzhou Baiyun 9th. This means three of the global top ten busiest airports are in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the immense scale of the market.
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Each month we highlight the busiest airports, airlines, and flight routes across the globe in terms of airline capacity. We’ll let you know when new data is added to our regional aviation market dashboards when you subscribe to our weekly digest of aviation insights, analysis, and global capacity updates.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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2025 Top 10 Busiest Asia Pacific Airports
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1st: Tokyo Intl (Haneda)(HND) | 55,357,501 seats
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2nd: Shanghai Pudong International Apt (PVG) | 51,073,166 seats
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3rd: Baiyun Intl (CAN)| 50,177,572 seats
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4th: Beijing Capital Intl Apt(PEK) | 46,218,654 seats
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5th: Delhi (DEL) | 46,187,658seats
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6th: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) | 43,400,991 seats
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7th: Singapore Changi Apt(SIN) | 42,570,250 seats
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8th: Shenzhen (SZX)| 40,406,220 seats
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9th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 39,497,119 seats
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10th: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Apt (BKK) | 38,943,700 seats
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Tokyo Haneda is the Busiest Airport in Asia Pacific
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In 2025, Tokyo Haneda (HND) was the busiest airport in Asia Pacific with 55.4 million seats. Haneda’s dominance reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic market – one of the world’s largest – as well as the airport’s growing role as an international gateway following its post-pandemic expansion of long-haul routes. The airport sits around 4.3 million seats ahead of the airport in second place.
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Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is second placed on the list of Asia Pacific's busiest airports, with 51.1 million seats, consolidating its position as the primary international hub for mainland China. Pudong’s steady rise from 3rd in 2019 to 2nd today underlines the continued recovery and growth of China’s international air services.
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The third busiest airport for scheduled airline capacity is Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) with 50.2 million seats. Baiyun has climbed two places since 2019, when it ranked 5th, reflecting the rapid expansion of southern China’s aviation market. The gap between Pudong and Baiyun is less than one million seats, making the race for second place one to watch.
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Beijing Capital (PEK),once the region’s busiest airport (ranked 1st in 2019), has settled into 4th place with 46.2 million seats. The redistribution of traffic following the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2019 continues to reshape the capital’s aviation landscape, though Capital remains a formidable hub.
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Perhaps the most notable mover in the top ten is Delhi (DEL), which ranks 5th with 46.2 million seats –a dramatic leap from 9th place in 2019. India’s surging domestic demand, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class and aggressive capacity growth from carriers such as IndiGo, has propelled Delhi into the upper tier of the region’s airport rankings. The gap between Delhi and Beijing Capital is now just 31,000 seats.
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Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Singapore Changi (SIN) hold steady at 6th and 7th respectively, with 43.4 million and 42.6 million seats. Both airports are vital international connecting hubs.
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Shenzhen (SZX), the technology capital of southern China is another significant climber, rising from 13th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 with 40.4 million seats.
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) rounds out the Southeast Asian presence in the top ten at 9th with 39.5 million seats, climbing from 11th in both 2024 and 2019. Malaysia’s push to position KLas a regional aviation hub appears to be gaining traction.
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) completes the list in 10th place with 38.9 million seats. Thailand’s main international gateway has slipped from 8th in 2019, though its capacity continues to grow in absolute terms, supported by the rebound in tourism demand across Southeast Asia.
What Can We Learn From 2025's Busiest Asia Pacific Airports?
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China dominates the top ten with four airports (PVG, CAN, PEK, and SZX), reflecting the sheer scale of its domestic and international aviation network. Japan holds the top spot, while Southeast Asia is well represented with three airports (SIN, KUL, and BKK). India’s sole entry at Delhi is arguably the region’s most compelling growth story, with the subcontinent poised for further gains as new airport infrastructure comes online.
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Compared to 2019, the rankings show a clear trend: Chinese and Indian airports are climbing, while some traditional heavyweights have seen shifts due to infrastructure changes (Beijing) or increased regional competition (Bangkok). The stability of hubs like Incheon, Changi, and Haneda speaks to the enduring strength of their network positions.
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In our annual round-up of the world’s busiest airports based on international and domestic capacity, Tokyo Haneda takes 3rd place globally, while Shanghai Pudong is 7th and Guangzhou Baiyun 9th. This means three of the global top ten busiest airports are in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the immense scale of the market.
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Each month we highlight the busiest airports, airlines, and flight routes across the globe in terms of airline capacity. We’ll let you know when new data is added to our regional aviation market dashboards when you subscribe to our weekly digest of aviation insights, analysis, and global capacity updates.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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2025 Top 10 Busiest Asia Pacific Airports
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1st: Tokyo Intl (Haneda)(HND) | 55,357,501 seats
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2nd: Shanghai Pudong International Apt (PVG) | 51,073,166 seats
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3rd: Baiyun Intl (CAN)| 50,177,572 seats
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4th: Beijing Capital Intl Apt(PEK) | 46,218,654 seats
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5th: Delhi (DEL) | 46,187,658seats
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6th: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) | 43,400,991 seats
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7th: Singapore Changi Apt(SIN) | 42,570,250 seats
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8th: Shenzhen (SZX)| 40,406,220 seats
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9th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 39,497,119 seats
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10th: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Apt (BKK) | 38,943,700 seats
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Tokyo Haneda is the Busiest Airport in Asia Pacific
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In 2025, Tokyo Haneda (HND) was the busiest airport in Asia Pacific with 55.4 million seats. Haneda’s dominance reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic market – one of the world’s largest – as well as the airport’s growing role as an international gateway following its post-pandemic expansion of long-haul routes. The airport sits around 4.3 million seats ahead of the airport in second place.
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Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is second placed on the list of Asia Pacific's busiest airports, with 51.1 million seats, consolidating its position as the primary international hub for mainland China. Pudong’s steady rise from 3rd in 2019 to 2nd today underlines the continued recovery and growth of China’s international air services.
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The third busiest airport for scheduled airline capacity is Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) with 50.2 million seats. Baiyun has climbed two places since 2019, when it ranked 5th, reflecting the rapid expansion of southern China’s aviation market. The gap between Pudong and Baiyun is less than one million seats, making the race for second place one to watch.
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Beijing Capital (PEK),once the region’s busiest airport (ranked 1st in 2019), has settled into 4th place with 46.2 million seats. The redistribution of traffic following the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2019 continues to reshape the capital’s aviation landscape, though Capital remains a formidable hub.
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Perhaps the most notable mover in the top ten is Delhi (DEL), which ranks 5th with 46.2 million seats –a dramatic leap from 9th place in 2019. India’s surging domestic demand, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class and aggressive capacity growth from carriers such as IndiGo, has propelled Delhi into the upper tier of the region’s airport rankings. The gap between Delhi and Beijing Capital is now just 31,000 seats.
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Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Singapore Changi (SIN) hold steady at 6th and 7th respectively, with 43.4 million and 42.6 million seats. Both airports are vital international connecting hubs.
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Shenzhen (SZX), the technology capital of southern China is another significant climber, rising from 13th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 with 40.4 million seats.
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) rounds out the Southeast Asian presence in the top ten at 9th with 39.5 million seats, climbing from 11th in both 2024 and 2019. Malaysia’s push to position KLas a regional aviation hub appears to be gaining traction.
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) completes the list in 10th place with 38.9 million seats. Thailand’s main international gateway has slipped from 8th in 2019, though its capacity continues to grow in absolute terms, supported by the rebound in tourism demand across Southeast Asia.
What Can We Learn From 2025's Busiest Asia Pacific Airports?
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China dominates the top ten with four airports (PVG, CAN, PEK, and SZX), reflecting the sheer scale of its domestic and international aviation network. Japan holds the top spot, while Southeast Asia is well represented with three airports (SIN, KUL, and BKK). India’s sole entry at Delhi is arguably the region’s most compelling growth story, with the subcontinent poised for further gains as new airport infrastructure comes online.
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Compared to 2019, the rankings show a clear trend: Chinese and Indian airports are climbing, while some traditional heavyweights have seen shifts due to infrastructure changes (Beijing) or increased regional competition (Bangkok). The stability of hubs like Incheon, Changi, and Haneda speaks to the enduring strength of their network positions.
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In our annual round-up of the world’s busiest airports based on international and domestic capacity, Tokyo Haneda takes 3rd place globally, while Shanghai Pudong is 7th and Guangzhou Baiyun 9th. This means three of the global top ten busiest airports are in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the immense scale of the market.
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Each month we highlight the busiest airports, airlines, and flight routes across the globe in terms of airline capacity. We’ll let you know when new data is added to our regional aviation market dashboards when you subscribe to our weekly digest of aviation insights, analysis, and global capacity updates.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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Which are the busiest airports in Asia Pacific? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that the region’s aviation market is shaped by a compelling mix of mega-hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In terms of total scheduled seats, Japan’s flagship gateway holds the crown.
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2025 Top 10 Busiest Asia Pacific Airports
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1st: Tokyo Intl (Haneda)(HND) | 55,357,501 seats
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2nd: Shanghai Pudong International Apt (PVG) | 51,073,166 seats
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3rd: Baiyun Intl (CAN)| 50,177,572 seats
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4th: Beijing Capital Intl Apt(PEK) | 46,218,654 seats
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5th: Delhi (DEL) | 46,187,658seats
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6th: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) | 43,400,991 seats
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7th: Singapore Changi Apt(SIN) | 42,570,250 seats
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8th: Shenzhen (SZX)| 40,406,220 seats
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9th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 39,497,119 seats
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10th: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Apt (BKK) | 38,943,700 seats
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Tokyo Haneda is the Busiest Airport in Asia Pacific
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In 2025, Tokyo Haneda (HND) was the busiest airport in Asia Pacific with 55.4 million seats. Haneda’s dominance reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic market – one of the world’s largest – as well as the airport’s growing role as an international gateway following its post-pandemic expansion of long-haul routes. The airport sits around 4.3 million seats ahead of the airport in second place.
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Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is second placed on the list of Asia Pacific's busiest airports, with 51.1 million seats, consolidating its position as the primary international hub for mainland China. Pudong’s steady rise from 3rd in 2019 to 2nd today underlines the continued recovery and growth of China’s international air services.
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The third busiest airport for scheduled airline capacity is Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) with 50.2 million seats. Baiyun has climbed two places since 2019, when it ranked 5th, reflecting the rapid expansion of southern China’s aviation market. The gap between Pudong and Baiyun is less than one million seats, making the race for second place one to watch.
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Beijing Capital (PEK),once the region’s busiest airport (ranked 1st in 2019), has settled into 4th place with 46.2 million seats. The redistribution of traffic following the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2019 continues to reshape the capital’s aviation landscape, though Capital remains a formidable hub.
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Perhaps the most notable mover in the top ten is Delhi (DEL), which ranks 5th with 46.2 million seats –a dramatic leap from 9th place in 2019. India’s surging domestic demand, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class and aggressive capacity growth from carriers such as IndiGo, has propelled Delhi into the upper tier of the region’s airport rankings. The gap between Delhi and Beijing Capital is now just 31,000 seats.
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Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Singapore Changi (SIN) hold steady at 6th and 7th respectively, with 43.4 million and 42.6 million seats. Both airports are vital international connecting hubs.
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Shenzhen (SZX), the technology capital of southern China is another significant climber, rising from 13th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 with 40.4 million seats.
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) rounds out the Southeast Asian presence in the top ten at 9th with 39.5 million seats, climbing from 11th in both 2024 and 2019. Malaysia’s push to position KLas a regional aviation hub appears to be gaining traction.
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) completes the list in 10th place with 38.9 million seats. Thailand’s main international gateway has slipped from 8th in 2019, though its capacity continues to grow in absolute terms, supported by the rebound in tourism demand across Southeast Asia.
What Can We Learn From 2025's Busiest Asia Pacific Airports?
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China dominates the top ten with four airports (PVG, CAN, PEK, and SZX), reflecting the sheer scale of its domestic and international aviation network. Japan holds the top spot, while Southeast Asia is well represented with three airports (SIN, KUL, and BKK). India’s sole entry at Delhi is arguably the region’s most compelling growth story, with the subcontinent poised for further gains as new airport infrastructure comes online.
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Compared to 2019, the rankings show a clear trend: Chinese and Indian airports are climbing, while some traditional heavyweights have seen shifts due to infrastructure changes (Beijing) or increased regional competition (Bangkok). The stability of hubs like Incheon, Changi, and Haneda speaks to the enduring strength of their network positions.
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In our annual round-up of the world’s busiest airports based on international and domestic capacity, Tokyo Haneda takes 3rd place globally, while Shanghai Pudong is 7th and Guangzhou Baiyun 9th. This means three of the global top ten busiest airports are in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the immense scale of the market.
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Each month we highlight the busiest airports, airlines, and flight routes across the globe in terms of airline capacity. We’ll let you know when new data is added to our regional aviation market dashboards when you subscribe to our weekly digest of aviation insights, analysis, and global capacity updates.
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
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As we enter a new year of separating real innovation signal from noise (think press releases, future-gazing keynotes, and hypothetical NDC scenarios), one thing appears very clear: AI continues to be the dominant force behind most airline innovation.
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But there’s a structural constraint. Especially in airline retail, AI can only create meaningful impact if the underlying commercial stack is ready, meaning modernized offer and order management systems, scalable NDC/API distribution layers, and better-connected data. Without that architecture in place, even the most advanced AI models cannot move beyond surface-level enhancements.
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This is precisely what our 2025 Innovation Radar review revealed. When we stepped back and analyzed the 35 most relevant innovations of last year, one domain clearly stood out: distribution. Nearly half of those innovations (14 out of 35) focused on how flights are searched, priced, offered, and booked (spanning conversational discovery, continuous pricing, NDC deployments, and early-stage order transformation).
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Across most of these distribution initiatives, one underlying motivation became visible: Simplification. But what does simplification actually mean in practice? Read on to Innovation #1 for a compelling example.
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Key summary:
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Lufthansa and Amadeus introduce a single “Order ID” that unifies bookings and ancillaries into one record, simplifying operations, supporting ONE Order standards, and enabling more efficient, AI-ready retailing infrastructure.
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Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a standardized framework enabling AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms - positioning Google to power agentic travel bookings while reshaping control over customer experience and commerce infrastructure.
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TSA expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 U.S. airports, allowing eligible passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical ID at security - marking the largest U.S. biometric rollout to date and significantly reducing friction at airport checkpoints.
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Innovation #1: Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Introduce the Order ID
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If “simplification” was the hidden driver behind many 2025 distribution innovations, Lufthansa Group’s latest move proves that point.
Behind every airline booking sits a (surprisingly) complex technical structure. Traditional airline reservation systems were built decades ago around Passenger Name Records (PNRs), e-ticket numbers, and separate Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMDs) for ancillary items such as seats and baggage. For most passengers, this complexity is invisible until something goes wrong.
The fragmentation becomes visible once something changes (think disruptions, rebookings, or when ancillaries are added after the initial purchase). In those cases, the trip results in multiple references, separate records, and different system layers. What looks like a single “trip” to the passenger is often stored as several loosely connected components behind the scenes.
In early January, Lufthansa Group and Amadeus announced a partnership aimed directly at solving this structural problem: the introduction of a unified Order ID.
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Here’s how it works:
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A single Order ID replaces fragmented PNRs and e-ticket numbers, serving as the master reference for the entire trip.
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Allcomponents (flights, seat selections, baggage allowances, ancillaries) are stored in a single unified order record.
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The system runs on Amadeus’ Nevio platform and is aligned with IATA’s ONE Order standard.
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The rollout will gradually extend across all nine Lufthansa Group carriers: Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels, Swiss, Edelweiss, Discover, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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Two things make this partnership significant.
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First, scale. The industry has been discussing Modern Airline Retailing and ONE Order for years. Lufthansa Group is one of the first large airline groups to implement order-based retailing in production, at scale, across multiple carriers and millions of annual passengers (and with a major GDS partner fully embedded).
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Second (and here we return to our original theme): structural simplification. While passengers may not immediately notice the change, airline operations will. A unified order structure dramatically simplifies rebooking, refund processing, and ancillary management, especially during disruptions when speed and clarity matter most. Agents gain a single, consolidated view of the trip instead of toggling between ticket, PNR, and EMD layers.
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And strategically, this shift becomes even more important in the context of AI.
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As AI agents increasingly assist with booking modifications and dynamic retailing, fragmented legacy architectures become a bottleneck.
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Aclean, order-based structure provides the machine-readable clarity required for automated workflows and agentic booking models.
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The key learning: Lufthansa’s Order ID isn’t a flashy front-end feature. It’s a foundational move that aligns perfectly with the simplification thesis and a clear example of how meaningful airline-tech innovation often begins beneath the surface.
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Innovation #2: Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol for Agentic AI
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If Innovation #1 was about structural simplification inside airline systems, Innovation #2 extends that same simplification logic to the broader commerce layer.
If the Order ID is about unifying airline backend systems, UCP is about unifying how AI agents interact with commerce platforms across the entire economy. The protocol establishes a common language for AI agents to handle product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase processes within conversational interfaces.
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Here’s how it works:
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UCP creates a standardized protocol allowing AI agents to operate across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers without requiring individual integrations.
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The protocol supports checkout features in Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, enabling users to complete purchases without leaving the conversation.
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UCPis designed to interoperate with other emerging standards, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent2Agent, and Google's Agent Payments Protocol.
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Google has confirmed that flight and hotel bookings are next in line for agentic capabilities, following the launch of restaurant reservations and event tickets.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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The real question is not whether AI agents will book travel (they will, check out our 10 bets for the AI travel future until 2045), but who will control the infrastructure that enables them to do so. Google is positioning UCP as the operating system for agentic commerce, with major retail and payment partners already on board.
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For travel, this creates both opportunity and challenge.
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On one hand, airlines with modern retailing infrastructure (such as Lufthansa Group's new Order ID system) will be better positioned to participate in agentic booking flows.
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On the other hand, merchants that participate in UCP may cede control over the user experience, checkout flow, and direct customer relationships to the AI interface layer.
The timing of UCP also reflects where consumer behavior is heading. While Skift research shows that travelers are not yet comfortable with fully autonomous AI bookings (only 2% of travelers currently allow AI to book on their behalf), the infrastructure is being built now for when that comfort level increases. Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all staking claims in this space, and the winners will shape how the next generation books travel.
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Innovation #3: TSA Expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 Airports
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If the first two innovations focused on simplifying distribution and commerce infrastructure, Innovation #3 brings that same simplification logic to the physical side of the travel journey.
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It’s about reducing friction not in the booking flow, but at one of the most stressful points of travel: the security checkpoint.
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In mid-January, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a major expansion of its PreCheck Touchless ID program, bringing biometric facial recognition to 50 additional airports during the first quarter of 2026.
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The program enables eligible passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition as their sole form of identification, eliminating the need to present physical documents. With this expansion, a total of 65 U.S. airports will offer the capability.
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Here's how it works:
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Passengers enrolled in TSA PreCheck with an active airline profile and valid passport can opt into biometric verification.
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Thesystem photographs travelers' faces and cross-references images with government-issued photo records in under 10 seconds.
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Participating airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United at select airports.
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Images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance and are deleted within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure.
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Priority airports for expansion include Houston Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles, Boston, Miami, and Orlando, many of which are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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This represents the largest single expansion of biometric airport technology in U.S. history. Adding 50 airports in a single quarter demonstrates aggressive deployment momentum, driven in part by preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With millions of international visitors expected for the tournament, airports in host cities must efficiently process unprecedented volumes without overstressing existing systems.
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The expansion also reflects maturation of the technology and operating model.
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TSA has addressed privacy concerns with 24-hour image deletion policies, opt-in enrollment, and transparency about data handling.
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Studies show the system maintains consistent performance across demographic groups, though civil rights organizations continue to monitor accuracy and potential bias.
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We have tracked similar biometric developments internationally, from Zurich Airport's AI security scanners in July 2024 to Apple's TSA-approved digital passports in July 2025. The difference now is not the technology itself, but its normalization. What began as isolated trials is rapidly becoming standardized airport infrastructure.
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For travelers, the benefit will be very tangible: no fumbling for documents, faster lane processing, and one less friction point in the airport journey.
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Building the Next Era of Air Travel
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What does this early 2026 Radar indicate?
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It shows that the year is kicking off with structural upgrades designed to simplify and standardize the foundations of air travel.
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None of these three innovations are headline-grabbing gimmicks. They are system-level improvements. And history shows that when infrastructure evolves, visible innovation tends to follow.
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We will continue tracking how these foundational shifts translate into measurable change for airlines and travelers alike. Stay tuned.
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
\n","rss_body":"
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
\n\n
As we enter a new year of separating real innovation signal from noise (think press releases, future-gazing keynotes, and hypothetical NDC scenarios), one thing appears very clear: AI continues to be the dominant force behind most airline innovation.
\n
But there’s a structural constraint. Especially in airline retail, AI can only create meaningful impact if the underlying commercial stack is ready, meaning modernized offer and order management systems, scalable NDC/API distribution layers, and better-connected data. Without that architecture in place, even the most advanced AI models cannot move beyond surface-level enhancements.
\n
This is precisely what our 2025 Innovation Radar review revealed. When we stepped back and analyzed the 35 most relevant innovations of last year, one domain clearly stood out: distribution. Nearly half of those innovations (14 out of 35) focused on how flights are searched, priced, offered, and booked (spanning conversational discovery, continuous pricing, NDC deployments, and early-stage order transformation).
\n
\n
Across most of these distribution initiatives, one underlying motivation became visible: Simplification. But what does simplification actually mean in practice? Read on to Innovation #1 for a compelling example.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n
\n
Lufthansa and Amadeus introduce a single “Order ID” that unifies bookings and ancillaries into one record, simplifying operations, supporting ONE Order standards, and enabling more efficient, AI-ready retailing infrastructure.
\n
Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a standardized framework enabling AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms - positioning Google to power agentic travel bookings while reshaping control over customer experience and commerce infrastructure.
\n
TSA expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 U.S. airports, allowing eligible passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical ID at security - marking the largest U.S. biometric rollout to date and significantly reducing friction at airport checkpoints.
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Innovation #1: Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Introduce the Order ID
\n
If “simplification” was the hidden driver behind many 2025 distribution innovations, Lufthansa Group’s latest move proves that point.
Behind every airline booking sits a (surprisingly) complex technical structure. Traditional airline reservation systems were built decades ago around Passenger Name Records (PNRs), e-ticket numbers, and separate Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMDs) for ancillary items such as seats and baggage. For most passengers, this complexity is invisible until something goes wrong.
The fragmentation becomes visible once something changes (think disruptions, rebookings, or when ancillaries are added after the initial purchase). In those cases, the trip results in multiple references, separate records, and different system layers. What looks like a single “trip” to the passenger is often stored as several loosely connected components behind the scenes.
In early January, Lufthansa Group and Amadeus announced a partnership aimed directly at solving this structural problem: the introduction of a unified Order ID.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
A single Order ID replaces fragmented PNRs and e-ticket numbers, serving as the master reference for the entire trip.
\n
Allcomponents (flights, seat selections, baggage allowances, ancillaries) are stored in a single unified order record.
\n
The system runs on Amadeus’ Nevio platform and is aligned with IATA’s ONE Order standard.
\n
The rollout will gradually extend across all nine Lufthansa Group carriers: Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels, Swiss, Edelweiss, Discover, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine.
\n
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Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Two things make this partnership significant.
\n
First, scale. The industry has been discussing Modern Airline Retailing and ONE Order for years. Lufthansa Group is one of the first large airline groups to implement order-based retailing in production, at scale, across multiple carriers and millions of annual passengers (and with a major GDS partner fully embedded).
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Second (and here we return to our original theme): structural simplification. While passengers may not immediately notice the change, airline operations will. A unified order structure dramatically simplifies rebooking, refund processing, and ancillary management, especially during disruptions when speed and clarity matter most. Agents gain a single, consolidated view of the trip instead of toggling between ticket, PNR, and EMD layers.
\n
And strategically, this shift becomes even more important in the context of AI.
\n
\n
As AI agents increasingly assist with booking modifications and dynamic retailing, fragmented legacy architectures become a bottleneck.
\n
Aclean, order-based structure provides the machine-readable clarity required for automated workflows and agentic booking models.
\n
\n
The key learning: Lufthansa’s Order ID isn’t a flashy front-end feature. It’s a foundational move that aligns perfectly with the simplification thesis and a clear example of how meaningful airline-tech innovation often begins beneath the surface.
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Innovation #2: Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol for Agentic AI
\n
If Innovation #1 was about structural simplification inside airline systems, Innovation #2 extends that same simplification logic to the broader commerce layer.
If the Order ID is about unifying airline backend systems, UCP is about unifying how AI agents interact with commerce platforms across the entire economy. The protocol establishes a common language for AI agents to handle product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase processes within conversational interfaces.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
UCP creates a standardized protocol allowing AI agents to operate across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers without requiring individual integrations.
\n
The protocol supports checkout features in Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, enabling users to complete purchases without leaving the conversation.
\n
UCPis designed to interoperate with other emerging standards, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent2Agent, and Google's Agent Payments Protocol.
\n
\n
Google has confirmed that flight and hotel bookings are next in line for agentic capabilities, following the launch of restaurant reservations and event tickets.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real question is not whether AI agents will book travel (they will, check out our 10 bets for the AI travel future until 2045), but who will control the infrastructure that enables them to do so. Google is positioning UCP as the operating system for agentic commerce, with major retail and payment partners already on board.
\n
For travel, this creates both opportunity and challenge.
\n
\n
On one hand, airlines with modern retailing infrastructure (such as Lufthansa Group's new Order ID system) will be better positioned to participate in agentic booking flows.
\n
On the other hand, merchants that participate in UCP may cede control over the user experience, checkout flow, and direct customer relationships to the AI interface layer.
The timing of UCP also reflects where consumer behavior is heading. While Skift research shows that travelers are not yet comfortable with fully autonomous AI bookings (only 2% of travelers currently allow AI to book on their behalf), the infrastructure is being built now for when that comfort level increases. Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all staking claims in this space, and the winners will shape how the next generation books travel.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: TSA Expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 Airports
\n
If the first two innovations focused on simplifying distribution and commerce infrastructure, Innovation #3 brings that same simplification logic to the physical side of the travel journey.
\n
It’s about reducing friction not in the booking flow, but at one of the most stressful points of travel: the security checkpoint.
\n
In mid-January, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a major expansion of its PreCheck Touchless ID program, bringing biometric facial recognition to 50 additional airports during the first quarter of 2026.
\n
The program enables eligible passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition as their sole form of identification, eliminating the need to present physical documents. With this expansion, a total of 65 U.S. airports will offer the capability.
\n
Here's how it works:
\n
\n
Passengers enrolled in TSA PreCheck with an active airline profile and valid passport can opt into biometric verification.
\n
Thesystem photographs travelers' faces and cross-references images with government-issued photo records in under 10 seconds.
\n
Participating airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United at select airports.
\n
Images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance and are deleted within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure.
\n
Priority airports for expansion include Houston Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles, Boston, Miami, and Orlando, many of which are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This represents the largest single expansion of biometric airport technology in U.S. history. Adding 50 airports in a single quarter demonstrates aggressive deployment momentum, driven in part by preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With millions of international visitors expected for the tournament, airports in host cities must efficiently process unprecedented volumes without overstressing existing systems.
\n
The expansion also reflects maturation of the technology and operating model.
\n
\n
TSA has addressed privacy concerns with 24-hour image deletion policies, opt-in enrollment, and transparency about data handling.
\n
Studies show the system maintains consistent performance across demographic groups, though civil rights organizations continue to monitor accuracy and potential bias.
\n
\n
We have tracked similar biometric developments internationally, from Zurich Airport's AI security scanners in July 2024 to Apple's TSA-approved digital passports in July 2025. The difference now is not the technology itself, but its normalization. What began as isolated trials is rapidly becoming standardized airport infrastructure.
\n
For travelers, the benefit will be very tangible: no fumbling for documents, faster lane processing, and one less friction point in the airport journey.
\n
\n
Building the Next Era of Air Travel
\n
What does this early 2026 Radar indicate?
\n
It shows that the year is kicking off with structural upgrades designed to simplify and standardize the foundations of air travel.
\n
None of these three innovations are headline-grabbing gimmicks. They are system-level improvements. And history shows that when infrastructure evolves, visible innovation tends to follow.
\n
We will continue tracking how these foundational shifts translate into measurable change for airlines and travelers alike. Stay tuned.
\n
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
\n\n
As we enter a new year of separating real innovation signal from noise (think press releases, future-gazing keynotes, and hypothetical NDC scenarios), one thing appears very clear: AI continues to be the dominant force behind most airline innovation.
\n
But there’s a structural constraint. Especially in airline retail, AI can only create meaningful impact if the underlying commercial stack is ready, meaning modernized offer and order management systems, scalable NDC/API distribution layers, and better-connected data. Without that architecture in place, even the most advanced AI models cannot move beyond surface-level enhancements.
\n
This is precisely what our 2025 Innovation Radar review revealed. When we stepped back and analyzed the 35 most relevant innovations of last year, one domain clearly stood out: distribution. Nearly half of those innovations (14 out of 35) focused on how flights are searched, priced, offered, and booked (spanning conversational discovery, continuous pricing, NDC deployments, and early-stage order transformation).
\n
\n
Across most of these distribution initiatives, one underlying motivation became visible: Simplification. But what does simplification actually mean in practice? Read on to Innovation #1 for a compelling example.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n
\n
Lufthansa and Amadeus introduce a single “Order ID” that unifies bookings and ancillaries into one record, simplifying operations, supporting ONE Order standards, and enabling more efficient, AI-ready retailing infrastructure.
\n
Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a standardized framework enabling AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms - positioning Google to power agentic travel bookings while reshaping control over customer experience and commerce infrastructure.
\n
TSA expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 U.S. airports, allowing eligible passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical ID at security - marking the largest U.S. biometric rollout to date and significantly reducing friction at airport checkpoints.
\n
\n\n
Innovation #1: Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Introduce the Order ID
\n
If “simplification” was the hidden driver behind many 2025 distribution innovations, Lufthansa Group’s latest move proves that point.
Behind every airline booking sits a (surprisingly) complex technical structure. Traditional airline reservation systems were built decades ago around Passenger Name Records (PNRs), e-ticket numbers, and separate Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMDs) for ancillary items such as seats and baggage. For most passengers, this complexity is invisible until something goes wrong.
The fragmentation becomes visible once something changes (think disruptions, rebookings, or when ancillaries are added after the initial purchase). In those cases, the trip results in multiple references, separate records, and different system layers. What looks like a single “trip” to the passenger is often stored as several loosely connected components behind the scenes.
In early January, Lufthansa Group and Amadeus announced a partnership aimed directly at solving this structural problem: the introduction of a unified Order ID.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
A single Order ID replaces fragmented PNRs and e-ticket numbers, serving as the master reference for the entire trip.
\n
Allcomponents (flights, seat selections, baggage allowances, ancillaries) are stored in a single unified order record.
\n
The system runs on Amadeus’ Nevio platform and is aligned with IATA’s ONE Order standard.
\n
The rollout will gradually extend across all nine Lufthansa Group carriers: Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels, Swiss, Edelweiss, Discover, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Two things make this partnership significant.
\n
First, scale. The industry has been discussing Modern Airline Retailing and ONE Order for years. Lufthansa Group is one of the first large airline groups to implement order-based retailing in production, at scale, across multiple carriers and millions of annual passengers (and with a major GDS partner fully embedded).
\n
Second (and here we return to our original theme): structural simplification. While passengers may not immediately notice the change, airline operations will. A unified order structure dramatically simplifies rebooking, refund processing, and ancillary management, especially during disruptions when speed and clarity matter most. Agents gain a single, consolidated view of the trip instead of toggling between ticket, PNR, and EMD layers.
\n
And strategically, this shift becomes even more important in the context of AI.
\n
\n
As AI agents increasingly assist with booking modifications and dynamic retailing, fragmented legacy architectures become a bottleneck.
\n
Aclean, order-based structure provides the machine-readable clarity required for automated workflows and agentic booking models.
\n
\n
The key learning: Lufthansa’s Order ID isn’t a flashy front-end feature. It’s a foundational move that aligns perfectly with the simplification thesis and a clear example of how meaningful airline-tech innovation often begins beneath the surface.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol for Agentic AI
\n
If Innovation #1 was about structural simplification inside airline systems, Innovation #2 extends that same simplification logic to the broader commerce layer.
If the Order ID is about unifying airline backend systems, UCP is about unifying how AI agents interact with commerce platforms across the entire economy. The protocol establishes a common language for AI agents to handle product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase processes within conversational interfaces.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
UCP creates a standardized protocol allowing AI agents to operate across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers without requiring individual integrations.
\n
The protocol supports checkout features in Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, enabling users to complete purchases without leaving the conversation.
\n
UCPis designed to interoperate with other emerging standards, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent2Agent, and Google's Agent Payments Protocol.
\n
\n
Google has confirmed that flight and hotel bookings are next in line for agentic capabilities, following the launch of restaurant reservations and event tickets.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real question is not whether AI agents will book travel (they will, check out our 10 bets for the AI travel future until 2045), but who will control the infrastructure that enables them to do so. Google is positioning UCP as the operating system for agentic commerce, with major retail and payment partners already on board.
\n
For travel, this creates both opportunity and challenge.
\n
\n
On one hand, airlines with modern retailing infrastructure (such as Lufthansa Group's new Order ID system) will be better positioned to participate in agentic booking flows.
\n
On the other hand, merchants that participate in UCP may cede control over the user experience, checkout flow, and direct customer relationships to the AI interface layer.
The timing of UCP also reflects where consumer behavior is heading. While Skift research shows that travelers are not yet comfortable with fully autonomous AI bookings (only 2% of travelers currently allow AI to book on their behalf), the infrastructure is being built now for when that comfort level increases. Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all staking claims in this space, and the winners will shape how the next generation books travel.
\n
\n
Innovation #3: TSA Expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 Airports
\n
If the first two innovations focused on simplifying distribution and commerce infrastructure, Innovation #3 brings that same simplification logic to the physical side of the travel journey.
\n
It’s about reducing friction not in the booking flow, but at one of the most stressful points of travel: the security checkpoint.
\n
In mid-January, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a major expansion of its PreCheck Touchless ID program, bringing biometric facial recognition to 50 additional airports during the first quarter of 2026.
\n
The program enables eligible passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition as their sole form of identification, eliminating the need to present physical documents. With this expansion, a total of 65 U.S. airports will offer the capability.
\n
Here's how it works:
\n
\n
Passengers enrolled in TSA PreCheck with an active airline profile and valid passport can opt into biometric verification.
\n
Thesystem photographs travelers' faces and cross-references images with government-issued photo records in under 10 seconds.
\n
Participating airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United at select airports.
\n
Images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance and are deleted within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure.
\n
Priority airports for expansion include Houston Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles, Boston, Miami, and Orlando, many of which are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This represents the largest single expansion of biometric airport technology in U.S. history. Adding 50 airports in a single quarter demonstrates aggressive deployment momentum, driven in part by preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With millions of international visitors expected for the tournament, airports in host cities must efficiently process unprecedented volumes without overstressing existing systems.
\n
The expansion also reflects maturation of the technology and operating model.
\n
\n
TSA has addressed privacy concerns with 24-hour image deletion policies, opt-in enrollment, and transparency about data handling.
\n
Studies show the system maintains consistent performance across demographic groups, though civil rights organizations continue to monitor accuracy and potential bias.
\n
\n
We have tracked similar biometric developments internationally, from Zurich Airport's AI security scanners in July 2024 to Apple's TSA-approved digital passports in July 2025. The difference now is not the technology itself, but its normalization. What began as isolated trials is rapidly becoming standardized airport infrastructure.
\n
For travelers, the benefit will be very tangible: no fumbling for documents, faster lane processing, and one less friction point in the airport journey.
\n
\n
Building the Next Era of Air Travel
\n
What does this early 2026 Radar indicate?
\n
It shows that the year is kicking off with structural upgrades designed to simplify and standardize the foundations of air travel.
\n
None of these three innovations are headline-grabbing gimmicks. They are system-level improvements. And history shows that when infrastructure evolves, visible innovation tends to follow.
\n
We will continue tracking how these foundational shifts translate into measurable change for airlines and travelers alike. Stay tuned.
\n
","postBodyRss":"
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
\n\n
As we enter a new year of separating real innovation signal from noise (think press releases, future-gazing keynotes, and hypothetical NDC scenarios), one thing appears very clear: AI continues to be the dominant force behind most airline innovation.
\n
But there’s a structural constraint. Especially in airline retail, AI can only create meaningful impact if the underlying commercial stack is ready, meaning modernized offer and order management systems, scalable NDC/API distribution layers, and better-connected data. Without that architecture in place, even the most advanced AI models cannot move beyond surface-level enhancements.
\n
This is precisely what our 2025 Innovation Radar review revealed. When we stepped back and analyzed the 35 most relevant innovations of last year, one domain clearly stood out: distribution. Nearly half of those innovations (14 out of 35) focused on how flights are searched, priced, offered, and booked (spanning conversational discovery, continuous pricing, NDC deployments, and early-stage order transformation).
\n
\n
Across most of these distribution initiatives, one underlying motivation became visible: Simplification. But what does simplification actually mean in practice? Read on to Innovation #1 for a compelling example.
\n\n
Key summary:
\n
\n
Lufthansa and Amadeus introduce a single “Order ID” that unifies bookings and ancillaries into one record, simplifying operations, supporting ONE Order standards, and enabling more efficient, AI-ready retailing infrastructure.
\n
Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a standardized framework enabling AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms - positioning Google to power agentic travel bookings while reshaping control over customer experience and commerce infrastructure.
\n
TSA expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 U.S. airports, allowing eligible passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical ID at security - marking the largest U.S. biometric rollout to date and significantly reducing friction at airport checkpoints.
\n
\n\n
Innovation #1: Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Introduce the Order ID
\n
If “simplification” was the hidden driver behind many 2025 distribution innovations, Lufthansa Group’s latest move proves that point.
Behind every airline booking sits a (surprisingly) complex technical structure. Traditional airline reservation systems were built decades ago around Passenger Name Records (PNRs), e-ticket numbers, and separate Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMDs) for ancillary items such as seats and baggage. For most passengers, this complexity is invisible until something goes wrong.
The fragmentation becomes visible once something changes (think disruptions, rebookings, or when ancillaries are added after the initial purchase). In those cases, the trip results in multiple references, separate records, and different system layers. What looks like a single “trip” to the passenger is often stored as several loosely connected components behind the scenes.
In early January, Lufthansa Group and Amadeus announced a partnership aimed directly at solving this structural problem: the introduction of a unified Order ID.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
A single Order ID replaces fragmented PNRs and e-ticket numbers, serving as the master reference for the entire trip.
\n
Allcomponents (flights, seat selections, baggage allowances, ancillaries) are stored in a single unified order record.
\n
The system runs on Amadeus’ Nevio platform and is aligned with IATA’s ONE Order standard.
\n
The rollout will gradually extend across all nine Lufthansa Group carriers: Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels, Swiss, Edelweiss, Discover, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
Two things make this partnership significant.
\n
First, scale. The industry has been discussing Modern Airline Retailing and ONE Order for years. Lufthansa Group is one of the first large airline groups to implement order-based retailing in production, at scale, across multiple carriers and millions of annual passengers (and with a major GDS partner fully embedded).
\n
Second (and here we return to our original theme): structural simplification. While passengers may not immediately notice the change, airline operations will. A unified order structure dramatically simplifies rebooking, refund processing, and ancillary management, especially during disruptions when speed and clarity matter most. Agents gain a single, consolidated view of the trip instead of toggling between ticket, PNR, and EMD layers.
\n
And strategically, this shift becomes even more important in the context of AI.
\n
\n
As AI agents increasingly assist with booking modifications and dynamic retailing, fragmented legacy architectures become a bottleneck.
\n
Aclean, order-based structure provides the machine-readable clarity required for automated workflows and agentic booking models.
\n
\n
The key learning: Lufthansa’s Order ID isn’t a flashy front-end feature. It’s a foundational move that aligns perfectly with the simplification thesis and a clear example of how meaningful airline-tech innovation often begins beneath the surface.
\n
\n
Innovation #2: Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol for Agentic AI
\n
If Innovation #1 was about structural simplification inside airline systems, Innovation #2 extends that same simplification logic to the broader commerce layer.
If the Order ID is about unifying airline backend systems, UCP is about unifying how AI agents interact with commerce platforms across the entire economy. The protocol establishes a common language for AI agents to handle product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase processes within conversational interfaces.
\n
Here’s how it works:
\n
\n
UCP creates a standardized protocol allowing AI agents to operate across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers without requiring individual integrations.
\n
The protocol supports checkout features in Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, enabling users to complete purchases without leaving the conversation.
\n
UCPis designed to interoperate with other emerging standards, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent2Agent, and Google's Agent Payments Protocol.
\n
\n
Google has confirmed that flight and hotel bookings are next in line for agentic capabilities, following the launch of restaurant reservations and event tickets.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
The real question is not whether AI agents will book travel (they will, check out our 10 bets for the AI travel future until 2045), but who will control the infrastructure that enables them to do so. Google is positioning UCP as the operating system for agentic commerce, with major retail and payment partners already on board.
\n
For travel, this creates both opportunity and challenge.
\n
\n
On one hand, airlines with modern retailing infrastructure (such as Lufthansa Group's new Order ID system) will be better positioned to participate in agentic booking flows.
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On the other hand, merchants that participate in UCP may cede control over the user experience, checkout flow, and direct customer relationships to the AI interface layer.
The timing of UCP also reflects where consumer behavior is heading. While Skift research shows that travelers are not yet comfortable with fully autonomous AI bookings (only 2% of travelers currently allow AI to book on their behalf), the infrastructure is being built now for when that comfort level increases. Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all staking claims in this space, and the winners will shape how the next generation books travel.
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Innovation #3: TSA Expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 Airports
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If the first two innovations focused on simplifying distribution and commerce infrastructure, Innovation #3 brings that same simplification logic to the physical side of the travel journey.
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It’s about reducing friction not in the booking flow, but at one of the most stressful points of travel: the security checkpoint.
\n
In mid-January, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a major expansion of its PreCheck Touchless ID program, bringing biometric facial recognition to 50 additional airports during the first quarter of 2026.
\n
The program enables eligible passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition as their sole form of identification, eliminating the need to present physical documents. With this expansion, a total of 65 U.S. airports will offer the capability.
\n
Here's how it works:
\n
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Passengers enrolled in TSA PreCheck with an active airline profile and valid passport can opt into biometric verification.
\n
Thesystem photographs travelers' faces and cross-references images with government-issued photo records in under 10 seconds.
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Participating airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United at select airports.
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Images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance and are deleted within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure.
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Priority airports for expansion include Houston Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles, Boston, Miami, and Orlando, many of which are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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This represents the largest single expansion of biometric airport technology in U.S. history. Adding 50 airports in a single quarter demonstrates aggressive deployment momentum, driven in part by preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With millions of international visitors expected for the tournament, airports in host cities must efficiently process unprecedented volumes without overstressing existing systems.
\n
The expansion also reflects maturation of the technology and operating model.
\n
\n
TSA has addressed privacy concerns with 24-hour image deletion policies, opt-in enrollment, and transparency about data handling.
\n
Studies show the system maintains consistent performance across demographic groups, though civil rights organizations continue to monitor accuracy and potential bias.
\n
\n
We have tracked similar biometric developments internationally, from Zurich Airport's AI security scanners in July 2024 to Apple's TSA-approved digital passports in July 2025. The difference now is not the technology itself, but its normalization. What began as isolated trials is rapidly becoming standardized airport infrastructure.
\n
For travelers, the benefit will be very tangible: no fumbling for documents, faster lane processing, and one less friction point in the airport journey.
\n
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Building the Next Era of Air Travel
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What does this early 2026 Radar indicate?
\n
It shows that the year is kicking off with structural upgrades designed to simplify and standardize the foundations of air travel.
\n
None of these three innovations are headline-grabbing gimmicks. They are system-level improvements. And history shows that when infrastructure evolves, visible innovation tends to follow.
\n
We will continue tracking how these foundational shifts translate into measurable change for airlines and travelers alike. Stay tuned.
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
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Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
Welcome to the first regular edition of the OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar in 2026, where each month we spotlight three real-world airline-tech innovations that genuinely move the needle.
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As we enter a new year of separating real innovation signal from noise (think press releases, future-gazing keynotes, and hypothetical NDC scenarios), one thing appears very clear: AI continues to be the dominant force behind most airline innovation.
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But there’s a structural constraint. Especially in airline retail, AI can only create meaningful impact if the underlying commercial stack is ready, meaning modernized offer and order management systems, scalable NDC/API distribution layers, and better-connected data. Without that architecture in place, even the most advanced AI models cannot move beyond surface-level enhancements.
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This is precisely what our 2025 Innovation Radar review revealed. When we stepped back and analyzed the 35 most relevant innovations of last year, one domain clearly stood out: distribution. Nearly half of those innovations (14 out of 35) focused on how flights are searched, priced, offered, and booked (spanning conversational discovery, continuous pricing, NDC deployments, and early-stage order transformation).
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Across most of these distribution initiatives, one underlying motivation became visible: Simplification. But what does simplification actually mean in practice? Read on to Innovation #1 for a compelling example.
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Key summary:
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Lufthansa and Amadeus introduce a single “Order ID” that unifies bookings and ancillaries into one record, simplifying operations, supporting ONE Order standards, and enabling more efficient, AI-ready retailing infrastructure.
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Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a standardized framework enabling AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms - positioning Google to power agentic travel bookings while reshaping control over customer experience and commerce infrastructure.
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TSA expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 U.S. airports, allowing eligible passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical ID at security - marking the largest U.S. biometric rollout to date and significantly reducing friction at airport checkpoints.
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Innovation #1: Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Introduce the Order ID
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If “simplification” was the hidden driver behind many 2025 distribution innovations, Lufthansa Group’s latest move proves that point.
Behind every airline booking sits a (surprisingly) complex technical structure. Traditional airline reservation systems were built decades ago around Passenger Name Records (PNRs), e-ticket numbers, and separate Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMDs) for ancillary items such as seats and baggage. For most passengers, this complexity is invisible until something goes wrong.
The fragmentation becomes visible once something changes (think disruptions, rebookings, or when ancillaries are added after the initial purchase). In those cases, the trip results in multiple references, separate records, and different system layers. What looks like a single “trip” to the passenger is often stored as several loosely connected components behind the scenes.
In early January, Lufthansa Group and Amadeus announced a partnership aimed directly at solving this structural problem: the introduction of a unified Order ID.
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Here’s how it works:
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A single Order ID replaces fragmented PNRs and e-ticket numbers, serving as the master reference for the entire trip.
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Allcomponents (flights, seat selections, baggage allowances, ancillaries) are stored in a single unified order record.
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The system runs on Amadeus’ Nevio platform and is aligned with IATA’s ONE Order standard.
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The rollout will gradually extend across all nine Lufthansa Group carriers: Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels, Swiss, Edelweiss, Discover, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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Two things make this partnership significant.
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First, scale. The industry has been discussing Modern Airline Retailing and ONE Order for years. Lufthansa Group is one of the first large airline groups to implement order-based retailing in production, at scale, across multiple carriers and millions of annual passengers (and with a major GDS partner fully embedded).
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Second (and here we return to our original theme): structural simplification. While passengers may not immediately notice the change, airline operations will. A unified order structure dramatically simplifies rebooking, refund processing, and ancillary management, especially during disruptions when speed and clarity matter most. Agents gain a single, consolidated view of the trip instead of toggling between ticket, PNR, and EMD layers.
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And strategically, this shift becomes even more important in the context of AI.
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As AI agents increasingly assist with booking modifications and dynamic retailing, fragmented legacy architectures become a bottleneck.
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Aclean, order-based structure provides the machine-readable clarity required for automated workflows and agentic booking models.
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The key learning: Lufthansa’s Order ID isn’t a flashy front-end feature. It’s a foundational move that aligns perfectly with the simplification thesis and a clear example of how meaningful airline-tech innovation often begins beneath the surface.
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Innovation #2: Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol for Agentic AI
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If Innovation #1 was about structural simplification inside airline systems, Innovation #2 extends that same simplification logic to the broader commerce layer.
If the Order ID is about unifying airline backend systems, UCP is about unifying how AI agents interact with commerce platforms across the entire economy. The protocol establishes a common language for AI agents to handle product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase processes within conversational interfaces.
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Here’s how it works:
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UCP creates a standardized protocol allowing AI agents to operate across consumer surfaces, businesses, and payment providers without requiring individual integrations.
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The protocol supports checkout features in Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini app, enabling users to complete purchases without leaving the conversation.
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UCPis designed to interoperate with other emerging standards, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent2Agent, and Google's Agent Payments Protocol.
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Google has confirmed that flight and hotel bookings are next in line for agentic capabilities, following the launch of restaurant reservations and event tickets.
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Why does this innovation stand out?
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The real question is not whether AI agents will book travel (they will, check out our 10 bets for the AI travel future until 2045), but who will control the infrastructure that enables them to do so. Google is positioning UCP as the operating system for agentic commerce, with major retail and payment partners already on board.
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For travel, this creates both opportunity and challenge.
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On one hand, airlines with modern retailing infrastructure (such as Lufthansa Group's new Order ID system) will be better positioned to participate in agentic booking flows.
\n
On the other hand, merchants that participate in UCP may cede control over the user experience, checkout flow, and direct customer relationships to the AI interface layer.
The timing of UCP also reflects where consumer behavior is heading. While Skift research shows that travelers are not yet comfortable with fully autonomous AI bookings (only 2% of travelers currently allow AI to book on their behalf), the infrastructure is being built now for when that comfort level increases. Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all staking claims in this space, and the winners will shape how the next generation books travel.
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Innovation #3: TSA Expands PreCheck Touchless ID to 65 Airports
\n
If the first two innovations focused on simplifying distribution and commerce infrastructure, Innovation #3 brings that same simplification logic to the physical side of the travel journey.
\n
It’s about reducing friction not in the booking flow, but at one of the most stressful points of travel: the security checkpoint.
\n
In mid-January, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a major expansion of its PreCheck Touchless ID program, bringing biometric facial recognition to 50 additional airports during the first quarter of 2026.
\n
The program enables eligible passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition as their sole form of identification, eliminating the need to present physical documents. With this expansion, a total of 65 U.S. airports will offer the capability.
\n
Here's how it works:
\n
\n
Passengers enrolled in TSA PreCheck with an active airline profile and valid passport can opt into biometric verification.
\n
Thesystem photographs travelers' faces and cross-references images with government-issued photo records in under 10 seconds.
\n
Participating airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United at select airports.
\n
Images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance and are deleted within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure.
\n
Priority airports for expansion include Houston Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles, Boston, Miami, and Orlando, many of which are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.
\n
\n
Why does this innovation stand out?
\n
This represents the largest single expansion of biometric airport technology in U.S. history. Adding 50 airports in a single quarter demonstrates aggressive deployment momentum, driven in part by preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With millions of international visitors expected for the tournament, airports in host cities must efficiently process unprecedented volumes without overstressing existing systems.
\n
The expansion also reflects maturation of the technology and operating model.
\n
\n
TSA has addressed privacy concerns with 24-hour image deletion policies, opt-in enrollment, and transparency about data handling.
\n
Studies show the system maintains consistent performance across demographic groups, though civil rights organizations continue to monitor accuracy and potential bias.
\n
\n
We have tracked similar biometric developments internationally, from Zurich Airport's AI security scanners in July 2024 to Apple's TSA-approved digital passports in July 2025. The difference now is not the technology itself, but its normalization. What began as isolated trials is rapidly becoming standardized airport infrastructure.
\n
For travelers, the benefit will be very tangible: no fumbling for documents, faster lane processing, and one less friction point in the airport journey.
\n
\n
Building the Next Era of Air Travel
\n
What does this early 2026 Radar indicate?
\n
It shows that the year is kicking off with structural upgrades designed to simplify and standardize the foundations of air travel.
\n
None of these three innovations are headline-grabbing gimmicks. They are system-level improvements. And history shows that when infrastructure evolves, visible innovation tends to follow.
\n
We will continue tracking how these foundational shifts translate into measurable change for airlines and travelers alike. Stay tuned.
\n
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
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Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a recent example: Air France reported a loss of some US$193 million after initially adding capacity and then dropping it because of the lower-than-expected demand.
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So, what can we expect when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in June and July, with 63 matches spread across North America?
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Peak Season Meets a Mega Event
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The traditional peak period for travel to North America has always been June and July, as a combination of June school holidays in North America slip into the European school holiday periods of July.
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Average load factors in these two months are regularly more than 90% and average airfares are at their highest as airlines maximise revenues with only modest increases in capacity.
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The chart below highlights how scheduled airline capacity to the three host country markets is broadly unchanged year-on-year. Canada is the only market showing a notable growth of 4% in capacity, which allows the country to move slightly ahead of Mexico. The United States is the largest market - around ten times larger than the other two host countries, yet capacity is only up by 0.6% in the peak months.
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With limited additional capacity being offered in the market, airlines will be seeking to maximise their revenues during the World Cup. For fans, however, the focus will be on finding the cheapest ways to get from fixture to fixture while saving enough for a burger.
\n
Lessons from Qatar
\n
During the last World Cup in Doha, a shuttle service from Dubai resulted in many fans making multiple day trips to watch matches, with ease of entry between the two GCC countries facilitating the shuttle fans’ plans. That model is unlikely to translate easily to the United States, where visa requirements make multiple entries more complex.
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However, the 11 cities (12 stadiums) selected to host matches in the US are all well served by airports, and in some cases multiple airports with high frequency services. But while there appears to be plenty of flight choice, our analysis of average airfares suggests that many football fans will be looking for cheaper options for travel.
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Cheaper Transatlantic Airfares
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For fans travelling from Europe there is good news! Scheduled airline capacity from Europe to the US in June and July will be 4% higher than last year, suggesting a few thousand more seats will be available. And the good news gets even better as a softness in current demand has resulted in lower average economy airfares to eight of the host cities (compared to the same time last year).
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Kansas City stands out with airfares down by 16% year-on-year, the first match there takes place on 16 June between Argentina – Algeria. Boston is the main exception, with average economy airfares nearly 9% higher than last year, with the big attraction being a Norway – France fixture on the 26 June.
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It would seem, at least from an airfare perspective reaching the United States could be slightly cheaper than would have been expected this time last year, but what about travel within the United States?
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Domestic US Travel is Increasingly Expensive
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In a classic “game of two halves” plot, once landed it’s a completely different game. Domestic airfares between host cities are currently higher than last year.
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The table below shows the current average lowest economy airfare from each US host city to the other ten host cities; so, from Dallas to Miami, Philadelphia, Houston etc and in all cases the current airfare levels are significantly above those last year.
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Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami and Philadelphia are all showing increases of more than 50%; hardly friendly fares for visitors. There will of course be movements in airfares between now and June, and while these are current selling airfares it does not necessarily mean that football fans are booking their flights. Indeed, for the brave fan, based on the experiences of Air France and the 2024 Olympics waiting until closer to the day may lead to a bargain; but it’s a big call if you have a match ticket but no flights booked.
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There is no doubt that global mega events create surge pricing and crazy prices, from concerts to sporting events cities around the world have historically seen hotel prices increase and the World Cup 2026 is no exception; especially for those rarely attending countries such as Scotland, Curacao and Jordan. Ultimately there will always be someone willing to pay the price for that “once in a lifetime” opportunity and certainly FIFA and the airlines will make the most of that desire in June and July. But some people will find bargains, could one of those be you?
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
","rss_body":"
Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a recent example: Air France reported a loss of some US$193 million after initially adding capacity and then dropping it because of the lower-than-expected demand.
\n
So, what can we expect when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in June and July, with 63 matches spread across North America?
\n
Peak Season Meets a Mega Event
\n
The traditional peak period for travel to North America has always been June and July, as a combination of June school holidays in North America slip into the European school holiday periods of July.
\n
Average load factors in these two months are regularly more than 90% and average airfares are at their highest as airlines maximise revenues with only modest increases in capacity.
\n
The chart below highlights how scheduled airline capacity to the three host country markets is broadly unchanged year-on-year. Canada is the only market showing a notable growth of 4% in capacity, which allows the country to move slightly ahead of Mexico. The United States is the largest market - around ten times larger than the other two host countries, yet capacity is only up by 0.6% in the peak months.
\n
\n
With limited additional capacity being offered in the market, airlines will be seeking to maximise their revenues during the World Cup. For fans, however, the focus will be on finding the cheapest ways to get from fixture to fixture while saving enough for a burger.
\n
Lessons from Qatar
\n
During the last World Cup in Doha, a shuttle service from Dubai resulted in many fans making multiple day trips to watch matches, with ease of entry between the two GCC countries facilitating the shuttle fans’ plans. That model is unlikely to translate easily to the United States, where visa requirements make multiple entries more complex.
\n
However, the 11 cities (12 stadiums) selected to host matches in the US are all well served by airports, and in some cases multiple airports with high frequency services. But while there appears to be plenty of flight choice, our analysis of average airfares suggests that many football fans will be looking for cheaper options for travel.
\n
Cheaper Transatlantic Airfares
\n
For fans travelling from Europe there is good news! Scheduled airline capacity from Europe to the US in June and July will be 4% higher than last year, suggesting a few thousand more seats will be available. And the good news gets even better as a softness in current demand has resulted in lower average economy airfares to eight of the host cities (compared to the same time last year).
\n
Kansas City stands out with airfares down by 16% year-on-year, the first match there takes place on 16 June between Argentina – Algeria. Boston is the main exception, with average economy airfares nearly 9% higher than last year, with the big attraction being a Norway – France fixture on the 26 June.
\n
\n
It would seem, at least from an airfare perspective reaching the United States could be slightly cheaper than would have been expected this time last year, but what about travel within the United States?
\n
Domestic US Travel is Increasingly Expensive
\n
In a classic “game of two halves” plot, once landed it’s a completely different game. Domestic airfares between host cities are currently higher than last year.
\n
The table below shows the current average lowest economy airfare from each US host city to the other ten host cities; so, from Dallas to Miami, Philadelphia, Houston etc and in all cases the current airfare levels are significantly above those last year.
\n
Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami and Philadelphia are all showing increases of more than 50%; hardly friendly fares for visitors. There will of course be movements in airfares between now and June, and while these are current selling airfares it does not necessarily mean that football fans are booking their flights. Indeed, for the brave fan, based on the experiences of Air France and the 2024 Olympics waiting until closer to the day may lead to a bargain; but it’s a big call if you have a match ticket but no flights booked.
\n
\n
There is no doubt that global mega events create surge pricing and crazy prices, from concerts to sporting events cities around the world have historically seen hotel prices increase and the World Cup 2026 is no exception; especially for those rarely attending countries such as Scotland, Curacao and Jordan. Ultimately there will always be someone willing to pay the price for that “once in a lifetime” opportunity and certainly FIFA and the airlines will make the most of that desire in June and July. But some people will find bargains, could one of those be you?
\n
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a recent example: Air France reported a loss of some US$193 million after initially adding capacity and then dropping it because of the lower-than-expected demand.
\n
So, what can we expect when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in June and July, with 63 matches spread across North America?
\n
Peak Season Meets a Mega Event
\n
The traditional peak period for travel to North America has always been June and July, as a combination of June school holidays in North America slip into the European school holiday periods of July.
\n
Average load factors in these two months are regularly more than 90% and average airfares are at their highest as airlines maximise revenues with only modest increases in capacity.
\n
The chart below highlights how scheduled airline capacity to the three host country markets is broadly unchanged year-on-year. Canada is the only market showing a notable growth of 4% in capacity, which allows the country to move slightly ahead of Mexico. The United States is the largest market - around ten times larger than the other two host countries, yet capacity is only up by 0.6% in the peak months.
\n
\n
With limited additional capacity being offered in the market, airlines will be seeking to maximise their revenues during the World Cup. For fans, however, the focus will be on finding the cheapest ways to get from fixture to fixture while saving enough for a burger.
\n
Lessons from Qatar
\n
During the last World Cup in Doha, a shuttle service from Dubai resulted in many fans making multiple day trips to watch matches, with ease of entry between the two GCC countries facilitating the shuttle fans’ plans. That model is unlikely to translate easily to the United States, where visa requirements make multiple entries more complex.
\n
However, the 11 cities (12 stadiums) selected to host matches in the US are all well served by airports, and in some cases multiple airports with high frequency services. But while there appears to be plenty of flight choice, our analysis of average airfares suggests that many football fans will be looking for cheaper options for travel.
\n
Cheaper Transatlantic Airfares
\n
For fans travelling from Europe there is good news! Scheduled airline capacity from Europe to the US in June and July will be 4% higher than last year, suggesting a few thousand more seats will be available. And the good news gets even better as a softness in current demand has resulted in lower average economy airfares to eight of the host cities (compared to the same time last year).
\n
Kansas City stands out with airfares down by 16% year-on-year, the first match there takes place on 16 June between Argentina – Algeria. Boston is the main exception, with average economy airfares nearly 9% higher than last year, with the big attraction being a Norway – France fixture on the 26 June.
\n
\n
It would seem, at least from an airfare perspective reaching the United States could be slightly cheaper than would have been expected this time last year, but what about travel within the United States?
\n
Domestic US Travel is Increasingly Expensive
\n
In a classic “game of two halves” plot, once landed it’s a completely different game. Domestic airfares between host cities are currently higher than last year.
\n
The table below shows the current average lowest economy airfare from each US host city to the other ten host cities; so, from Dallas to Miami, Philadelphia, Houston etc and in all cases the current airfare levels are significantly above those last year.
\n
Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami and Philadelphia are all showing increases of more than 50%; hardly friendly fares for visitors. There will of course be movements in airfares between now and June, and while these are current selling airfares it does not necessarily mean that football fans are booking their flights. Indeed, for the brave fan, based on the experiences of Air France and the 2024 Olympics waiting until closer to the day may lead to a bargain; but it’s a big call if you have a match ticket but no flights booked.
\n
\n
There is no doubt that global mega events create surge pricing and crazy prices, from concerts to sporting events cities around the world have historically seen hotel prices increase and the World Cup 2026 is no exception; especially for those rarely attending countries such as Scotland, Curacao and Jordan. Ultimately there will always be someone willing to pay the price for that “once in a lifetime” opportunity and certainly FIFA and the airlines will make the most of that desire in June and July. But some people will find bargains, could one of those be you?
\n
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a recent example: Air France reported a loss of some US$193 million after initially adding capacity and then dropping it because of the lower-than-expected demand.
\n
So, what can we expect when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in June and July, with 63 matches spread across North America?
\n
Peak Season Meets a Mega Event
\n
The traditional peak period for travel to North America has always been June and July, as a combination of June school holidays in North America slip into the European school holiday periods of July.
\n
Average load factors in these two months are regularly more than 90% and average airfares are at their highest as airlines maximise revenues with only modest increases in capacity.
\n
The chart below highlights how scheduled airline capacity to the three host country markets is broadly unchanged year-on-year. Canada is the only market showing a notable growth of 4% in capacity, which allows the country to move slightly ahead of Mexico. The United States is the largest market - around ten times larger than the other two host countries, yet capacity is only up by 0.6% in the peak months.
\n
\n
With limited additional capacity being offered in the market, airlines will be seeking to maximise their revenues during the World Cup. For fans, however, the focus will be on finding the cheapest ways to get from fixture to fixture while saving enough for a burger.
\n
Lessons from Qatar
\n
During the last World Cup in Doha, a shuttle service from Dubai resulted in many fans making multiple day trips to watch matches, with ease of entry between the two GCC countries facilitating the shuttle fans’ plans. That model is unlikely to translate easily to the United States, where visa requirements make multiple entries more complex.
\n
However, the 11 cities (12 stadiums) selected to host matches in the US are all well served by airports, and in some cases multiple airports with high frequency services. But while there appears to be plenty of flight choice, our analysis of average airfares suggests that many football fans will be looking for cheaper options for travel.
\n
Cheaper Transatlantic Airfares
\n
For fans travelling from Europe there is good news! Scheduled airline capacity from Europe to the US in June and July will be 4% higher than last year, suggesting a few thousand more seats will be available. And the good news gets even better as a softness in current demand has resulted in lower average economy airfares to eight of the host cities (compared to the same time last year).
\n
Kansas City stands out with airfares down by 16% year-on-year, the first match there takes place on 16 June between Argentina – Algeria. Boston is the main exception, with average economy airfares nearly 9% higher than last year, with the big attraction being a Norway – France fixture on the 26 June.
\n
\n
It would seem, at least from an airfare perspective reaching the United States could be slightly cheaper than would have been expected this time last year, but what about travel within the United States?
\n
Domestic US Travel is Increasingly Expensive
\n
In a classic “game of two halves” plot, once landed it’s a completely different game. Domestic airfares between host cities are currently higher than last year.
\n
The table below shows the current average lowest economy airfare from each US host city to the other ten host cities; so, from Dallas to Miami, Philadelphia, Houston etc and in all cases the current airfare levels are significantly above those last year.
\n
Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami and Philadelphia are all showing increases of more than 50%; hardly friendly fares for visitors. There will of course be movements in airfares between now and June, and while these are current selling airfares it does not necessarily mean that football fans are booking their flights. Indeed, for the brave fan, based on the experiences of Air France and the 2024 Olympics waiting until closer to the day may lead to a bargain; but it’s a big call if you have a match ticket but no flights booked.
\n
\n
There is no doubt that global mega events create surge pricing and crazy prices, from concerts to sporting events cities around the world have historically seen hotel prices increase and the World Cup 2026 is no exception; especially for those rarely attending countries such as Scotland, Curacao and Jordan. Ultimately there will always be someone willing to pay the price for that “once in a lifetime” opportunity and certainly FIFA and the airlines will make the most of that desire in June and July. But some people will find bargains, could one of those be you?
\n
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
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Global sporting events rarely result in an immediate increase in demand during the event itself. In many cases, air travel actually softens as local residents stay at home and higher accommodation costs deter some visitors.
\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Games was a recent example: Air France reported a loss of some US$193 million after initially adding capacity and then dropping it because of the lower-than-expected demand.
\n
So, what can we expect when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in June and July, with 63 matches spread across North America?
\n
Peak Season Meets a Mega Event
\n
The traditional peak period for travel to North America has always been June and July, as a combination of June school holidays in North America slip into the European school holiday periods of July.
\n
Average load factors in these two months are regularly more than 90% and average airfares are at their highest as airlines maximise revenues with only modest increases in capacity.
\n
The chart below highlights how scheduled airline capacity to the three host country markets is broadly unchanged year-on-year. Canada is the only market showing a notable growth of 4% in capacity, which allows the country to move slightly ahead of Mexico. The United States is the largest market - around ten times larger than the other two host countries, yet capacity is only up by 0.6% in the peak months.
\n
\n
With limited additional capacity being offered in the market, airlines will be seeking to maximise their revenues during the World Cup. For fans, however, the focus will be on finding the cheapest ways to get from fixture to fixture while saving enough for a burger.
\n
Lessons from Qatar
\n
During the last World Cup in Doha, a shuttle service from Dubai resulted in many fans making multiple day trips to watch matches, with ease of entry between the two GCC countries facilitating the shuttle fans’ plans. That model is unlikely to translate easily to the United States, where visa requirements make multiple entries more complex.
\n
However, the 11 cities (12 stadiums) selected to host matches in the US are all well served by airports, and in some cases multiple airports with high frequency services. But while there appears to be plenty of flight choice, our analysis of average airfares suggests that many football fans will be looking for cheaper options for travel.
\n
Cheaper Transatlantic Airfares
\n
For fans travelling from Europe there is good news! Scheduled airline capacity from Europe to the US in June and July will be 4% higher than last year, suggesting a few thousand more seats will be available. And the good news gets even better as a softness in current demand has resulted in lower average economy airfares to eight of the host cities (compared to the same time last year).
\n
Kansas City stands out with airfares down by 16% year-on-year, the first match there takes place on 16 June between Argentina – Algeria. Boston is the main exception, with average economy airfares nearly 9% higher than last year, with the big attraction being a Norway – France fixture on the 26 June.
\n
\n
It would seem, at least from an airfare perspective reaching the United States could be slightly cheaper than would have been expected this time last year, but what about travel within the United States?
\n
Domestic US Travel is Increasingly Expensive
\n
In a classic “game of two halves” plot, once landed it’s a completely different game. Domestic airfares between host cities are currently higher than last year.
\n
The table below shows the current average lowest economy airfare from each US host city to the other ten host cities; so, from Dallas to Miami, Philadelphia, Houston etc and in all cases the current airfare levels are significantly above those last year.
\n
Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami and Philadelphia are all showing increases of more than 50%; hardly friendly fares for visitors. There will of course be movements in airfares between now and June, and while these are current selling airfares it does not necessarily mean that football fans are booking their flights. Indeed, for the brave fan, based on the experiences of Air France and the 2024 Olympics waiting until closer to the day may lead to a bargain; but it’s a big call if you have a match ticket but no flights booked.
\n
\n
There is no doubt that global mega events create surge pricing and crazy prices, from concerts to sporting events cities around the world have historically seen hotel prices increase and the World Cup 2026 is no exception; especially for those rarely attending countries such as Scotland, Curacao and Jordan. Ultimately there will always be someone willing to pay the price for that “once in a lifetime” opportunity and certainly FIFA and the airlines will make the most of that desire in June and July. But some people will find bargains, could one of those be you?
\n
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
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The extended holiday covers a nine-day period from Sunday 15th – Monday 23rd February which, with some careful planning, means a two-week break is possible.
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A longer than usual break widens the range of travel options immensely, and there are many combinations available to travellers.According to OAG’s latest data, domestic capacity is almost 8% higher this February than last year, meaning there’s more choice than ever about where to go.
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There will inevitably be a surge of travel domestically as families come together for the holidays, and we will likely see many travellers choosing to do this. But there will also be those that take advantage of the long holiday to pack in a city break either in China or elsewhere in Asia.
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Which Chinese Cities Are Better Connected for Spring Festival in 2026?
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The cities currently seeing fastest growth in China demonstrate the move underway to enable better connectivity.All of the cities on the map below have seen the number of flights operated from their airports grow by over 50% compared to last February, but some have seen flights increase by up to eight times last year’s growth rate. Notably:
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Weihei in China’s eastern Shandong province.
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Wuyishan, the UNESCO world heritage site in northwest Fujian, which has seen flight growth of more than 6.5 times last year’s levels.
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Altay's Ascent
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There is also considerable growth in connectivity from some of China’s peripheral cities,especially to Altay in northern Xinjiang which is known as the Switzerland of the East, perfect for winter tourism if you’re inspired by the Winter Olympics.Altay is growing in importance as a must-visit destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains, and in February 2026 there are over 1,500 flights to Altay from destinations all over China.
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New services to Altay since February 2025 include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and Wuhan.
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Mangshi is Having a Moment
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Yunnan Province is a vibrant part of China, and for those keen to return home there or discover its Southeast Asian style architecture, travel between Guangzhou (CAN) and Mangshi (LUM) in Yunnan Province is also now much easier, with six daily flights between the two cities.Mangshi is having a moment, in flight terms anyway, with more than double the amount of flights this February than last, to destinations all over China.
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Which International Markets are Growing for Chinese Travellers?
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For those looking to travel internationally, especially given the longer holiday this year, the world is wide open.The strongest growth is to some destinations which remain relatively untapped – South Asia, Central Asia – which are small markets but fast growing.The delights of countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan offer adventure, cultural experiences and lots to post about on WeChat on your return.
\n
\n
There is also strong capacity growth taking place during the Spring Festival month to more familiar destinations closer to home – Southeast Asia remains very popular, with an uplift in capacity of almost one third this February compared to last year. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam all have strong growth in seats added this year, whilst Australia, the UAE and Russia look to be proving popular this holiday.
\n
\n
2026 will usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy and bold forward movement. China's aviation sector appears to be galloping ahead with renewed vigor, and the expansion of both domestic and international air travel options for this Spring Festival reflects China's growing appetite for exploration, signaling a confident outlook for travel in the year ahead.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
\n
The extended holiday covers a nine-day period from Sunday 15th – Monday 23rd February which, with some careful planning, means a two-week break is possible.
\n
\n
A longer than usual break widens the range of travel options immensely, and there are many combinations available to travellers.According to OAG’s latest data, domestic capacity is almost 8% higher this February than last year, meaning there’s more choice than ever about where to go.
\n
\n
\n
There will inevitably be a surge of travel domestically as families come together for the holidays, and we will likely see many travellers choosing to do this. But there will also be those that take advantage of the long holiday to pack in a city break either in China or elsewhere in Asia.
\n
Which Chinese Cities Are Better Connected for Spring Festival in 2026?
\n
\n
The cities currently seeing fastest growth in China demonstrate the move underway to enable better connectivity.All of the cities on the map below have seen the number of flights operated from their airports grow by over 50% compared to last February, but some have seen flights increase by up to eight times last year’s growth rate. Notably:
\n
\n
Weihei in China’s eastern Shandong province.
\n
Wuyishan, the UNESCO world heritage site in northwest Fujian, which has seen flight growth of more than 6.5 times last year’s levels.
\n
\n
\n
Altay's Ascent
\n
There is also considerable growth in connectivity from some of China’s peripheral cities,especially to Altay in northern Xinjiang which is known as the Switzerland of the East, perfect for winter tourism if you’re inspired by the Winter Olympics.Altay is growing in importance as a must-visit destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains, and in February 2026 there are over 1,500 flights to Altay from destinations all over China.
\n
\n
New services to Altay since February 2025 include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and Wuhan.
\n
Mangshi is Having a Moment
\n
Yunnan Province is a vibrant part of China, and for those keen to return home there or discover its Southeast Asian style architecture, travel between Guangzhou (CAN) and Mangshi (LUM) in Yunnan Province is also now much easier, with six daily flights between the two cities.Mangshi is having a moment, in flight terms anyway, with more than double the amount of flights this February than last, to destinations all over China.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Which International Markets are Growing for Chinese Travellers?
\n
For those looking to travel internationally, especially given the longer holiday this year, the world is wide open.The strongest growth is to some destinations which remain relatively untapped – South Asia, Central Asia – which are small markets but fast growing.The delights of countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan offer adventure, cultural experiences and lots to post about on WeChat on your return.
\n
\n
There is also strong capacity growth taking place during the Spring Festival month to more familiar destinations closer to home – Southeast Asia remains very popular, with an uplift in capacity of almost one third this February compared to last year. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam all have strong growth in seats added this year, whilst Australia, the UAE and Russia look to be proving popular this holiday.
\n
\n
2026 will usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy and bold forward movement. China's aviation sector appears to be galloping ahead with renewed vigor, and the expansion of both domestic and international air travel options for this Spring Festival reflects China's growing appetite for exploration, signaling a confident outlook for travel in the year ahead.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
\n
The extended holiday covers a nine-day period from Sunday 15th – Monday 23rd February which, with some careful planning, means a two-week break is possible.
\n
\n
A longer than usual break widens the range of travel options immensely, and there are many combinations available to travellers.According to OAG’s latest data, domestic capacity is almost 8% higher this February than last year, meaning there’s more choice than ever about where to go.
\n
\n
\n
There will inevitably be a surge of travel domestically as families come together for the holidays, and we will likely see many travellers choosing to do this. But there will also be those that take advantage of the long holiday to pack in a city break either in China or elsewhere in Asia.
\n
Which Chinese Cities Are Better Connected for Spring Festival in 2026?
\n
\n
The cities currently seeing fastest growth in China demonstrate the move underway to enable better connectivity.All of the cities on the map below have seen the number of flights operated from their airports grow by over 50% compared to last February, but some have seen flights increase by up to eight times last year’s growth rate. Notably:
\n
\n
Weihei in China’s eastern Shandong province.
\n
Wuyishan, the UNESCO world heritage site in northwest Fujian, which has seen flight growth of more than 6.5 times last year’s levels.
\n
\n
\n
Altay's Ascent
\n
There is also considerable growth in connectivity from some of China’s peripheral cities,especially to Altay in northern Xinjiang which is known as the Switzerland of the East, perfect for winter tourism if you’re inspired by the Winter Olympics.Altay is growing in importance as a must-visit destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains, and in February 2026 there are over 1,500 flights to Altay from destinations all over China.
\n
\n
New services to Altay since February 2025 include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and Wuhan.
\n
Mangshi is Having a Moment
\n
Yunnan Province is a vibrant part of China, and for those keen to return home there or discover its Southeast Asian style architecture, travel between Guangzhou (CAN) and Mangshi (LUM) in Yunnan Province is also now much easier, with six daily flights between the two cities.Mangshi is having a moment, in flight terms anyway, with more than double the amount of flights this February than last, to destinations all over China.
\n
\n
\n
\n
Which International Markets are Growing for Chinese Travellers?
\n
For those looking to travel internationally, especially given the longer holiday this year, the world is wide open.The strongest growth is to some destinations which remain relatively untapped – South Asia, Central Asia – which are small markets but fast growing.The delights of countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan offer adventure, cultural experiences and lots to post about on WeChat on your return.
\n
\n
There is also strong capacity growth taking place during the Spring Festival month to more familiar destinations closer to home – Southeast Asia remains very popular, with an uplift in capacity of almost one third this February compared to last year. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam all have strong growth in seats added this year, whilst Australia, the UAE and Russia look to be proving popular this holiday.
\n
\n
2026 will usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy and bold forward movement. China's aviation sector appears to be galloping ahead with renewed vigor, and the expansion of both domestic and international air travel options for this Spring Festival reflects China's growing appetite for exploration, signaling a confident outlook for travel in the year ahead.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
\n
The extended holiday covers a nine-day period from Sunday 15th – Monday 23rd February which, with some careful planning, means a two-week break is possible.
\n
\n
A longer than usual break widens the range of travel options immensely, and there are many combinations available to travellers.According to OAG’s latest data, domestic capacity is almost 8% higher this February than last year, meaning there’s more choice than ever about where to go.
\n
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There will inevitably be a surge of travel domestically as families come together for the holidays, and we will likely see many travellers choosing to do this. But there will also be those that take advantage of the long holiday to pack in a city break either in China or elsewhere in Asia.
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Which Chinese Cities Are Better Connected for Spring Festival in 2026?
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The cities currently seeing fastest growth in China demonstrate the move underway to enable better connectivity.All of the cities on the map below have seen the number of flights operated from their airports grow by over 50% compared to last February, but some have seen flights increase by up to eight times last year’s growth rate. Notably:
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Weihei in China’s eastern Shandong province.
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Wuyishan, the UNESCO world heritage site in northwest Fujian, which has seen flight growth of more than 6.5 times last year’s levels.
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Altay's Ascent
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There is also considerable growth in connectivity from some of China’s peripheral cities,especially to Altay in northern Xinjiang which is known as the Switzerland of the East, perfect for winter tourism if you’re inspired by the Winter Olympics.Altay is growing in importance as a must-visit destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains, and in February 2026 there are over 1,500 flights to Altay from destinations all over China.
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New services to Altay since February 2025 include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and Wuhan.
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Mangshi is Having a Moment
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Yunnan Province is a vibrant part of China, and for those keen to return home there or discover its Southeast Asian style architecture, travel between Guangzhou (CAN) and Mangshi (LUM) in Yunnan Province is also now much easier, with six daily flights between the two cities.Mangshi is having a moment, in flight terms anyway, with more than double the amount of flights this February than last, to destinations all over China.
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Which International Markets are Growing for Chinese Travellers?
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For those looking to travel internationally, especially given the longer holiday this year, the world is wide open.The strongest growth is to some destinations which remain relatively untapped – South Asia, Central Asia – which are small markets but fast growing.The delights of countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan offer adventure, cultural experiences and lots to post about on WeChat on your return.
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There is also strong capacity growth taking place during the Spring Festival month to more familiar destinations closer to home – Southeast Asia remains very popular, with an uplift in capacity of almost one third this February compared to last year. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam all have strong growth in seats added this year, whilst Australia, the UAE and Russia look to be proving popular this holiday.
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2026 will usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy and bold forward movement. China's aviation sector appears to be galloping ahead with renewed vigor, and the expansion of both domestic and international air travel options for this Spring Festival reflects China's growing appetite for exploration, signaling a confident outlook for travel in the year ahead.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
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While Spring Festival in China traditionally centres around families and friends celebrating Chinese New Year together, this year marks the longest Spring Festival holiday in history, making it easier than ever to get away during the break.
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The extended holiday covers a nine-day period from Sunday 15th – Monday 23rd February which, with some careful planning, means a two-week break is possible.
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A longer than usual break widens the range of travel options immensely, and there are many combinations available to travellers.According to OAG’s latest data, domestic capacity is almost 8% higher this February than last year, meaning there’s more choice than ever about where to go.
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There will inevitably be a surge of travel domestically as families come together for the holidays, and we will likely see many travellers choosing to do this. But there will also be those that take advantage of the long holiday to pack in a city break either in China or elsewhere in Asia.
\n
Which Chinese Cities Are Better Connected for Spring Festival in 2026?
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The cities currently seeing fastest growth in China demonstrate the move underway to enable better connectivity.All of the cities on the map below have seen the number of flights operated from their airports grow by over 50% compared to last February, but some have seen flights increase by up to eight times last year’s growth rate. Notably:
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Weihei in China’s eastern Shandong province.
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Wuyishan, the UNESCO world heritage site in northwest Fujian, which has seen flight growth of more than 6.5 times last year’s levels.
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Altay's Ascent
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There is also considerable growth in connectivity from some of China’s peripheral cities,especially to Altay in northern Xinjiang which is known as the Switzerland of the East, perfect for winter tourism if you’re inspired by the Winter Olympics.Altay is growing in importance as a must-visit destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains, and in February 2026 there are over 1,500 flights to Altay from destinations all over China.
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New services to Altay since February 2025 include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Yinchuan and Wuhan.
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Mangshi is Having a Moment
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Yunnan Province is a vibrant part of China, and for those keen to return home there or discover its Southeast Asian style architecture, travel between Guangzhou (CAN) and Mangshi (LUM) in Yunnan Province is also now much easier, with six daily flights between the two cities.Mangshi is having a moment, in flight terms anyway, with more than double the amount of flights this February than last, to destinations all over China.
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Which International Markets are Growing for Chinese Travellers?
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For those looking to travel internationally, especially given the longer holiday this year, the world is wide open.The strongest growth is to some destinations which remain relatively untapped – South Asia, Central Asia – which are small markets but fast growing.The delights of countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan offer adventure, cultural experiences and lots to post about on WeChat on your return.
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There is also strong capacity growth taking place during the Spring Festival month to more familiar destinations closer to home – Southeast Asia remains very popular, with an uplift in capacity of almost one third this February compared to last year. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam all have strong growth in seats added this year, whilst Australia, the UAE and Russia look to be proving popular this holiday.
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2026 will usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy and bold forward movement. China's aviation sector appears to be galloping ahead with renewed vigor, and the expansion of both domestic and international air travel options for this Spring Festival reflects China's growing appetite for exploration, signaling a confident outlook for travel in the year ahead.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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The panel discussed:
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The role regional airports play in their communities
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How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
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The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
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Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
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EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
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There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
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Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
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Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
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Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
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Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
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International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
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Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
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Regional leaders emerge:\n
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Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
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International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
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sustained tourism growth in northern europe
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Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
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Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
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Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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The panel discussed:
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The role regional airports play in their communities
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How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
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The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
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Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
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EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
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There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
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Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
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Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
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Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
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Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
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International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
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Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
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Regional leaders emerge:\n
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Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
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International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
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sustained tourism growth in northern europe
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Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
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Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
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Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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The panel discussed:
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\n
The role regional airports play in their communities
\n
How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
\n
The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
\n
\n
Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
\n\n
EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
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There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
\n
\n
Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
\n
Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
\n
Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
\n
\n
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Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
\n
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International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
\n
Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
\n
Regional leaders emerge:\n
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Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
\n
International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
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sustained tourism growth in northern europe
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Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
\n
Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
\n
Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The role regional airports play in their communities
\n
How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
\n
The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
\n
\n
Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
\n\n
EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
\n
There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
\n
\n
Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
\n
Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
\n
Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
\n
\n
\n
Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
\n
\n
International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
\n
Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
\n
Regional leaders emerge:\n
\n
Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
\n
International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
sustained tourism growth in northern europe
\n
\n
Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
\n
Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
\n
Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The role regional airports play in their communities
\n
How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
\n
The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
\n
\n
Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
\n\n
EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
\n
There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
\n
\n
Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
\n
Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
\n
Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
\n
\n
\n
Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
\n
\n
International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
\n
Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
\n
Regional leaders emerge:\n
\n
Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
\n
International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
sustained tourism growth in northern europe
\n
\n
Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
\n
Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
\n
Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The role regional airports play in their communities
\n
How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
\n
The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
\n
\n
Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
\n\n
EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
\n
There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
\n
\n
Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
\n
Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
\n
Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
\n
\n
\n
Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
\n
\n
International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
\n
Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
\n
Regional leaders emerge:\n
\n
Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
\n
International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
sustained tourism growth in northern europe
\n
\n
Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
\n
Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
\n
Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The role regional airports play in their communities
\n
How the pandemic changed regional connectivity in Europe
\n
The challenges for regional airlines in today's environment
\n
\n
Below are just some highlights, with the full recording ready to view at the bottom of the page.
\n\n
EuropeaN AIRLINE MARKET SHIFT
\n
There have been significant changes in the European airline industry over the past 15 years:
\n
\n
Fewer airlines: a 25% decrease since 2010
\n
Market concentration: the top 20 carriers now hold 89% of total capacity
\n
Increased dominance: larger players increasingly lead the market
\n
\n
\n
Europe's Domestic Aviation Decline Amid Global Growth
\n
\n
International growth doubles domestic: Global international capacity for this quarter up 5.7% vs. domestic at 2.5%
\n
Europe's domestic market contracts: -0.5% decline in Q1 2026, the only region showing negative domestic growth
\n
Regional leaders emerge:\n
\n
Domestic: Africa leads at 9.6% growth
\n
International: Middle East (8.4%) and SW Pacific (8.7%) show strongest growth
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
sustained tourism growth in northern europe
\n
\n
Rovaniemi has experienced over 20% annual growth for three consecutive years
\n
Similar growth trends have been observed in Tromsø, Norway
\n
Both Cities are becoming increasingly popular travel destinations in Northern Europe
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Petri Vuori (Senior Vice President, Sales and Route Development, Finavia) to discuss the role of regional airports, routes and airlines in shaping European connectivity.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
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Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
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Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
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On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
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Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
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What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
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In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
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This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
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Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
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In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
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WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
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Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
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Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
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Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Sanja Ples (CEO, ch-aviation) and Jon Howey (Deputy COO & Head of Aviation Risk, CALC) to discuss the year in aviation and explore the trends that may shape the industry in 2026.
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\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
Global airline capacity trends and where growth is taking place right now
\n
New developments to come in 2026 in the airline community
\n
The airlines to watch in the year ahead
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Capacity growth for the year to date remains steady at 3.1% ahead of last year.
\n
Q1 2026 is currently 3.6% ahead of Q1 2025.
\n
\n
\n
Which aviation markets led growth in 2025?
\n
\n
Central Asia and North Africa led growth in 2025, with some markets still to shake off the impact from the pandemic:
\n
\n
\n
Growth appears steady across most markets this winter
\n
\n
Domestic aviation markets in Asia, Latin America and Australia are seeing strongest growth of almost 4% compared to last winter.
\n
The Middle East is also strong, but impacted by missing data in Iran - if we strip out this effect, domestic growth is almost 10% ahead.
\n
International growth is strongest in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Pacific.
\n
\n
\n
Some turbulence emerging in North-East Asia
\n
\n
On 14 November, China issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens not to travel to Japan following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This was followed by a further warning to Chinese citizens from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, raising security concerns about travel in Japan.
\n
Capacity between the two countries has seen a significant fall in the last four weeks for the rest of the winter season (December –the end of March), with seats down by 18% compared to the position before the announcements. Before this, 82% of capacity was operated by Chinese carriers, and they have reduced capacity by 19% for the rest of the season. This may reduce further in the coming weeks.
\n
\n
\n
What does the Low-cost Carrier (LCC) landscape look like in Europe?
\n
\n
In 5 of the Top 10 LCC markets in Europe, Ryanair has the largest share.
\n
This is highest in Italy, where they operate 57% of capacity.
\n
Only Norway has a more dominant carrier, Norwegian, who operate 85% of capacity.
\n
In Poland, Ryanair also operate over 50% of capacity.
\n
\n
\n
WHAT DOES THE LCC LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE IN the US?
\n
\n
Meanwhile, in the US, LCC access to major hubs remains limited. The panel explores the data and discusses the reasons why the US's biggest airports are still difficult markets for LCCs to operate in:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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The panel discussed:
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What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
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Who is travelling internationally and to where
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Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
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A look at growth trends
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First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
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Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
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NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
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Colombia: A market overview
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Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
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This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
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Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
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Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
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Colombia's post-covid recovery
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While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
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A strategic location for inbound travel
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Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
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And what about outbound travel?
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Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
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What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
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Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
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This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
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Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
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A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
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And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
\n
\n
\n
Colombia's post-covid recovery
\n
While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
\n
\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
\n
\n
\n\n
Watch the full webinar:
\n
There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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The panel discussed:
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What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
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Who is travelling internationally and to where
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Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
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Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
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NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
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Colombia: A market overview
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Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
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This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
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Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
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Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
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Colombia's post-covid recovery
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While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
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A strategic location for inbound travel
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Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
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And what about outbound travel?
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Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Valeria Bucheli (Senior Tourism Representative - Head of Aviation, ProColombia) to discuss the dynamic growth of Colombia's aviation market and the driving forces behind it.
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The panel discussed:
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What is driving the rapid growth of air services in Colombia
\n
Who is travelling internationally and to where
\n
Airline expansion strategies - examining the players, their approaches, and the reasons behind them
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth for the year to date remains steady, at 3% ahead of last year.
\n
NOTE: 2025 is the yellow line, 2024 is the grey line, 2019 is the black line, and the green dotted line shows where capacity would have been had pre-2019 growth trends continued.
\n
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\n
Colombia: A market overview
\n
Next, the panel gave some context on Colombia's market in capacity terms:
\n
\n
This month, Colombia is the 23rd largest market in capacity terms globally, with 10.7m seats across both domestic and international markets.
\n
Only Brazil and Mexico are bigger in terms of Latin America competitors, driven by their much larger populations leading to very large domestic air markets.
\n
Over the last 25 years, Colombia has seen capacity grow at a CAGR rate of 5.8%, second only to Panama, amongst the Top 10 in Latin America.
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Colombia's post-covid recovery
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While looking at Colombia's growth trends over the past decade, the panel discussed the strategies taken during and coming out of the pandemic that helped boost their post-Covid recovery:
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\n
A strategic location for inbound travel
\n
Next, the panel highlighted the importance of Colombia's location and the opportunities it provides to connect with travellers from across the Americas:
\n
\n
And what about outbound travel?
\n
Off the back of the previous slide, the panel discuss outbound travel - where are Colombians flying to?
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Watch the full webinar:
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There's so much more to discover in the full panel discussion - for more insights, watch below:
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Andrew Ward (Director, Transport & Logistics, Middle East) to discuss the influential rise of superconnectors in the Gulf region and Türkiye and their impact on worldwide connectivity.
\n\n
The panel discussed:
\n
\n
The extent to which infrastructure enables growth
\n
How national airline development has transformed Europe-Asia connectivity
\n
What rising competitors (like Riyadh) could mean for the future
\n
\n\n
A look at growth trends
\n
First, the panel began by taking a look at global growth trends:
\n
\n
Global capacity growth is slowing, down to 2.9% for the year to date, from 3.1% during the summer.
\n
Domestic capacity growth for the year to date (January-September) remains strong in Latin America and the Middle East, but has slowed in Asia Pacific, North America, and is declining in Europe.
\n
International capacity growth remains strong in all regions with the exception of North America. Strongest international growth is taking place in the Asia Pacific region, although the region still remains behind 2019.
\n
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exploring the Superconnectors
\n
Next, the panel moved on to discuss the topic of this month's webinar, superconnectors:
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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%).
\n
Other international hubs are growing faster – notably IST, which is up 5.5%, and HKG +13%, driven by ongoing post-COVID-19 recovery and new runway capacity.
\n
The Middle East and Türkiye have spent the last decade developing multi-runway, mega-terminal designs to handle 70M–100M+ passengers annually, allowing hubs in these areas to capture connecting flows.
\n
Dubai is the largest of the group, with capacity reaching 124m in 2025, up from 104m a decade ago. However, it is the slowest growing, with a CAGR of 1.8%.
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The fastest growing is Riyadh, averaging 6.1% capacity growth each year for the last decade.
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So, how do the superconnectors compare?
\n
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How has connectivity evolved?
\n
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.
\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%.
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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.
\n
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What does the future hold?
\n
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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.
\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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\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:
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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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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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During the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
Or search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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John Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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